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BAE-CIPFA Team to Offer Cyber, Counterfraud Services in Public Sector; George Robbins Comments

BAE Systemsâ€™ applied intelligence business has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy to develop counterfraud and cybersecurity services for the public sector. CIPFA and BAE intend for the partnership to provide public organizations with the technology to manage risks, detect fraudulent activities, counter cyber threats and combat money laundering activities, BAE […] More

by Jay Clemens February 27, 2015, 11:56 am
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David DeWalt: FireEye-Singtel Team’s New Security Ops Center Seeks to Address SE Asia Cyber Demand

FireEyeÂ and Singapore TelecommunicationsÂ have openedÂ a jointÂ Advanced Security Operations Center that collaborates with Singtel’s network operations center and FireEye’s global ASOC network to offer their combined security and “info-communications” technologies. FireEye said WednesdayÂ the ASOC is located in Singapore and houses 50 security professionals who work to deliver threat detection, prevention and responseÂ services to Asia-Pacific customers. “We are […] More

by Anna Forrester February 27, 2015, 9:15 am
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TechNavio Predicts 6% CAGR for Aviation Cybersecurity Market

A new study from TechNavio predicts the market for aviation cybersecurity platforms will experience a 5.94 percent compound annual growth rate from 2014 to 2019. The research highlighted cyber threats as a major security issue for aviation organizations due to a growing adoption of mobile technologies, Reportlinker said Wednesday. TechNavio analysts believe technology could help […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman February 26, 2015, 10:48 am
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ABI Research: Global Healthcare Cyber Spend to Hit $10B by 2020

ABI Research has described the healthcare sector as â€œill-prepared for the new cyber ageâ€ as the research firm projects the global healthcare cybersecurity spending to reach $10 billion by 2020. The estimated spending is less than 10 percent of the total budget for critical infrastructure security worldwide compared with other critical industries, ABI Research said […] More

by Jay Clemens February 26, 2015, 7:13 am
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FireEye’s Kevin Mandia: New Mandiant Report Details Cyber Threat Trends, Tactics

FireEye has unveiled the sixth annual M-Trends report from Mandiant that outlines the emerging tactics and trends in the cyber threat landscape based on data from advanced threat investigations over the past year. “[Threat] actors have continued to evolve, up their game, and utilize new tools and tactics to compromise organizations, steal data and cover […] More

by Anna Forrester February 25, 2015, 9:51 am
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Booz Allen, HITRUST to Host Cyber Event in Washington; Jim Koenig Comments

Booz Allen Hamilton and the Health Information Trust Alliance will jointly host a cyber event on March 25 meant to help participants assess their cyber response strategy. The cyber town hall session in Washington, D.C., is intended to provide industry with an understanding of cyber resources available from the Department of Health and Human Services, […] More

by Jay Clemens February 23, 2015, 8:23 am
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Lockheed Survey Highlights Gap, Challenges to Organizationsâ€™ Cyber Approaches; Guy Delp Comments

Lockheed MartinÂ has released survey findings that highlight the challenges and gap facing organizationsâ€™ strategy to predict and counter cyber attacks. The survey, conducted by Ponemon Institute, finds that information technology practitioners believe their companies lack the budget (64%) or experts (65%) to address cyber threats, LockheedÂ said Thursday. â€œThis survey illuminates areas of concern about cyber […] More

by Jay Clemens February 23, 2015, 7:07 am
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Amit Yoran: RSA to Hone Strategy to Address Emerging Threats, Industry Challenges

RSA President Amit Yoran has outlined his plans to hone the company’s vision and growth strategy and leverage new technology amid the emergence of advanced threat actors, GovInfoSecurity reported Thursday. Tom Field writes that Yoran, an inductee into Executive Mosaic‘s Wash100 for 2015, alsoÂ discussed challenges to the security industry, including the shortage of staff skilled […] More

by Anna Forrester February 20, 2015, 10:47 am
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Patricia Lewis Outlines Lockheed’s Strategy to Attract, Retain Cyber Workers

Patricia Lewis, Lockheed Martinâ€™s senior vice president of human resources, has discussed the companyâ€™s strategyÂ to recruit and retain its cyber personnel, the Washington Business Journal reported Thursday. Lewis told the Business Journalâ€™s Jill Aitoro that Lockheed has worked toÂ cyber talent from universities, offer retention pay and salariesÂ based on market standards and put incentives in the […] More

by Jay Clemens February 20, 2015, 9:52 am
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Lisa Hook: Neustar Integrates NIST Cybersecurity Framework into Risk Mgmt Practices

Neustar has vowed to support the National Institute of Standards and Technologyâ€™s cybersecurity framework by incorporating the guidelines into the companyâ€™s security and risk management policies. Lisa Hook, Neustarâ€™s CEO and president, said Friday the company lauds the NIST for developing the framework withÂ public-private collaboration and industry-wide applicability in mind. Hook added that Neustar also […] More

by Jay Clemens February 18, 2015, 6:16 am
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David DeWalt: FireEye’s Threat Intell Sharing Initiative Eyes Cyber Automation, Customization

FireEyeÂ has unveiled its Global Threat Intelligence Sharing initiative to help customers exchange threat intelligence with community members such as industry partners and establish a unified cyber defense effort. The company said FridayÂ the initiativeÂ aims to leverage FireEye’sÂ Community Threat Intelligence platform, the FireEye Dynamic Threat Intelligence cloud and Adaptive Defense strategy in order to enable real-time sharing […] More

by Anna Forrester February 17, 2015, 9:35 am
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Study: Cloud, Mobile Computing to Drive Financial Services Security Market Growth

Research and Markets has forecast the global market for cybersecurity offerings within the banking, financial services and insurance sector to yield a 13.14 percent compound annual growth rate through 2019. The increasing use of cloud security and mobile platforms is projected to drive the BFSI cybersecurity market’s growth over the next four years, the research […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman February 6, 2015, 12:08 pm