Issue: Summer 2023

From the Summer 2023 Issue

From the Publisher

Author(s):

Karen Austin, CEO, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

Greetings, Welcome to the Fall 2023 issue of the United States Cybersecurity Magazine!   We would like to extend our appreciation to the numerous individuals and organizations for their contributions and sponsorships during the compilation process of this issue.  You have played a significant role in enhancing the United States Cybersecurity Magazine!  We will continue … Read more

From the Summer 2023 Issue

From the Editor-in-Chief

Author(s):

Adam Firestone, Editor-in-Chief , United States Cybersecurity Magazine

Hello, Cybersecurity is an interesting word.  It’s often referred to as an “industry,” yet the word evokes imagery not of a factory or a production line but of hyperintellectual technologists tackling mindbogglingly complex technical challenges, electronic ninjas dueling with electric katanas in the ether, and ever-vigilant sentinels protecting the nation from those who would do … Read more

From the Summer 2023 Issue

The Accelerators Neutralizing Global Security Threats

Author(s):

Oko Davaasuren, Senior Director, Techstars

The Accelerators Neutralizing Global Security Threats

It is fair to say that the global cybersecurity industry has become an incredibly important sector in recent years. This is largely due to the growing number of threats and attacks, amid the rise of technology-driven business and remote working practices. The global cyber landscape has seen a dramatic increase in cybercrime since the beginning … Read more

From the Summer 2023 Issue

Ease of Use and Maximum Security: What Every App User Wants

Author(s):

Ashok Kumar Padmaraju, Senior Technical Manager (IT Security), Leading Biopharma Organization

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The appetite for new mobile applications (apps) is growing at an exponential rate and the number of organizations incorporating them into their business models is staggering. Apps make it easier for customers to connect with a company’s products and its online platforms. Mobile apps help businesses build brand loyalty, provide insights into customer behaviors and … Read more

From the Summer 2023 Issue

Defense In Depth and DMZ WEB Server Deployment

Author(s):

Syed Taha Ahmed Jafri, Information Security Specialist,

Defense In Depth and DMZ

Introduction This article will discuss Defense in Depth (DID) in detail and minimum steps to securely deploy a Web server in DMZ for a FinTech 3-tier application. 3-TIER ARCHITECTURE In software engineering the methodology of 3-tier architecture is used to divide an application into logical boundaries. These boundaries are logical and their main benefit is … Read more

From the Summer 2023 Issue

Cybersecurity AI Liability Insurance: Safeguarding Businesses in the Digital Age

Author(s):

Dr. Rebecca Wynn, Chief Cybersecurity Strategist & CISO, Click Solutions Group

AI Liability Insurance

Cyber threats are rising in the digital era, making cybersecurity a top priority for businesses globally. As technology use and handling of sensitive data continue to be prevalent, companies must guarantee they are shielded against cyber-attacks. Cybersecurity AI Liability insurance offers the solution by providing coverage against cyber threats and liabilities. This insurance type assists … Read more

From the Summer 2023 Issue

How Live Patching Can Help Transform a SecOps Team’s Workload

Author(s):

Jim Jackson, President and Chief Revenue Officer, TuxCare

Live Patching

As cyber risk continues to increase across the enterprise, so has the sheer number of tasks and responsibilities of today’s CISOs and their teams. Gone are the days when IT security leadership operated on a largely tactical level, separate from major decisions. Now, these leaders are part of the backbone of their organization, aligning strategic … Read more

From the Summer 2023 Issue

Protecting Your Business: Effective Strategies for Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

Author(s):

Dr. Michael C. Redmond, PhD, Founder and CEO, Redmond Worldwide

Protecting Your Business

Ransomware attacks are a growing threat to organizations of all sizes, and they can cause considerable damage to both the affected company and its customers. These attacks involve hackers gaining access to an organization’s systems and encrypting important data, then demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key. Ransomware attacks can result in lost data, … Read more

From the Summer 2023 Issue

Cognitive Cybernetics: Merging Human and Machine Intelligence for Next-Generation Security

Author(s):

Dr.K.V.N.Rajesh, Subject Matter Expert, CloudThat

Cognitive Cybernetics

Introduction The landscape of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, with attackers employing increasingly sophisticated methods to breach defenses. To counter these threats, a new approach has emerged: cognitive cybernetics. By merging the power of human and machine intelligence, cognitive cybernetics aims to create next-generation security systems that are capable of more effectively detecting, preventing, and responding … Read more

From the Summer 2023 Issue

The Role of Threat Modeling in Penetration Testing

Author(s):

Andrew Obadiaru, CISO, Cobalt

Threat Modeling in Pen-Testing

As cybercriminals access increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques, organizations must develop comprehensive security frameworks and risk mitigation strategies. However, many modern defense strategies are still built on a reactive response to threats rather than a proactive approach that identifies potential risks before they become a problem. Threat modeling has emerged as a way to proactively … Read more