Greetings, Welcome to the Summer 2016 issue of the United States Cybersecurity Magazine. While great leaps and bounds have been made in cybersecurity, the threat that malicious individuals and groups present to our nation … Read more
Combatting cybercrime is where we, as a society, find ourselves in uncharted territory. The criminal of today does not rely on in-person interaction, but on the continually-shifting dynamics of the Internet. It is arguable that … Read more
With more than 80 million related events occurring annually, cybersecurity is one of the biggest concerns for companies today.1 And since 55 percent of attacks in 2014 were carried out by insiders – actors with … Read more
Counterfeiting threatens profits, compromises brand reputation, and endangers customers. A fake bag or watch may seem like a harmless bargain, but buyers are often unaware that its profits fund organized crime or even terrorism. The … Read more
At the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) Champions of Freedom event in June 2015, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated, “Like many of you, we at Apple reject the idea that our customers should have to … Read more
When asked about his recent transition from Garrison Commander at Fort George G. Meade to Director of Cyber Development in the Maryland Department of Commerce (previously the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development), Ken … Read more
The expansion of network-connected devices that has been dubbed the Internet of Things (IoT) has also brought about a sea change in enterprise information technology (IT). While this change has been occurring over several years, … Read more
Housekeeping, landscaping, tax preparation, and automobile services are all best left to the experts. Private individuals outsource because it saves time and money, and businesses do the same. The top reasons companies outsource are to … Read more
“Maryland has effectively leveraged its existing assets, proximity to the federal government, and strong leadership both at the gubernatorial and congressional delegation level to brand itself as the ‘cybersecurity epicenter’ of the country.” A bit … Read more
Information security doesn’t start and end with business development experts and implementation specialists. It should have its roots within the foundations of a company, its core concept, and its leadership. Information security practices need to … Read more
