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Internet Security Software Market Current and Future Trends, Leading Players, Industry Segments and Regional Forecast By 2029 – Eurowire

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Researchmoz Presents Internet Security Software Market Size, Status and Forecast 2020-2026 New Document to its Studies Database

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The Internet Security Software market is analysed and market size information is provided by regions (countries).

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3 Competition Landscape by Key Players

4 Breakdown Data by Type (2015-2026)

5 Breakdown Data by Application (2015-2026)

6 North America

7 Europe

8 China

9 Japan

10 Southeast Asia

11 India

12 Central & South America

13Key Players Profiles

14Analysts Viewpoints/Conclusions

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Know Your Role: You Are Part of the Security Team – ClearanceJobs – ClearanceJobs

November 6, 2020 | Author: admin

If you think that your companys security team is singularly responsible for keep things secure, think again. The security team in your organization is responsible in a big way to create and enforce policy, to educate users, and to constantly evolve the security posture, but they are not alone in this fight. You, as an employee, are also responsible for the security of your organization. Security teams can only do so much, after educating users and creating policies, its the user that needs to step up and do their part. So what is your part as a user? Lets work through some of the security responsibilities that you as a user need to own in order to keep things safe and secure in the workplace.

Nothing has caused more headaches for security teams than removable media. Just ask the NSA after the whole Edward Snowden fiasco! He regularly stole information and carried it out on a USB drive. If your job requires the usage of removable media, make sure that you only use it for approved activities. Before you plug it into a sensitive system, find a non-networked PC and have your drive scanned for viruses, which removable media also brings into the picture. You likely signed a removable media policy agreeing to the terms, so be careful what you do with it, it could cost your company and it will cost you your job if mishandled.

The internet is an amazing resource, however, it can also be a major liability. Much like the policy you signed for the approved use of removable media, I can guarantee you signed an acceptable use policy for the internet. Avoid the use of pornography in the workplace, as it can be riddled with viruses that can take down a network. Additionally, be careful of any download that comes from the internet. Ensure that the download is from a reputable source before clicking the download link. Users have a big impact on internet security for an organization; play your part to make sure you are staying safe online.

Social media has become a big problem. Users accounts get hacked and then send invitations to others in order to steal their information. Employees spend time at work on social media, updating accounts, snapping pictures, and connecting with others. Social media should not be used on corporate machines, period. Additionally, if you choose to use social media throughout the workday on your personal devices, be aware of what you are posting. Do not post information about the project you are working on, or where you are traveling to next for work. Hackers and social engineering attacks can utilize social media to grab a bunch of puzzle pieces and put together a bigger picture of whats going on. Enjoy social media if you must just dont drag your organization into it.

Some of the worst cyber attacks have stemmed from an insider threat. Whether it was because of elevated user rights, or a lack of separation of duties, it happens frequently. Your role in security as it pertains to insider threats is to be aware of what is going on around you. Get to know the people you work with, and be aware of any odd behavior. Is your coworker all of a sudden spending a ton of money in an unexplained fashion? Do you notice that they are coming in at odd hours and staying after late by themselves? These are indicators of insider threats. Report anything suspicious to your security team so things do not get out of hand.

Be vigilant when you work. Operational security and situation awareness are key to remaining aware of security risks. If you avoid inappropriate or unnecessary use of the internet, watch for insider threat markers and manage removable media safely, you are doing your part to keep things safe. If you lack training, get with your supervisor and ensure that you have the appropriate training to do your part in security.

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‘This is how it was all supposed to work’: The EI-ISAC readies for Election Day – StateScoop

November 6, 2020 | Author: admin

Written by Benjamin Freed Nov 3, 2020 | STATESCOOP

On Tuesday, state and federal agencies and industry groups will staff war rooms focused on monitoring and responding to the latest threats to the administration of an election thats already seen disinformation campaigns, threats from foreign governments, sweeping changes to how people cast ballots and, in just the past few weeks, record-busting early voting.

One of those war rooms is running out of an office park in East Greenbush, New York, home to the Center for Internet Security, which operates the Election Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center, the federally backed entity that distributes threat intelligence to election administrators and helps state and local governments backstop their voting-related IT systems.

In an interview Monday, the EI-ISACs director, Ben Spear, told StateScoop the organization, which enrolls thousands of state and local election offices, that this years plans build on its work over the last few election cycles. While CIS, which also operates the Multi-State ISAC, maintains a round-the-clock security operations center, its Election Day war room is a much bigger effort.

Were always available for folks, he said. But for Election Day itself, we have a full contingent across all the teams.

That includes members of CISs incident-response, intelligence and engineering teams who will be on site socially distanced and wearing masks, Spear noted monitoring for suspicious activity and issuing updates to EI-ISAC members at least once every four hours.

In addition to the in-person operation, Spear said theres also a heavy virtual presence. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which funds the EI-ISAC, will run a nationwide situational awareness room through which federal officials, vendors and state and local election officials can communicate with each other about any physical or digital threats.

In just the past two weeks, CISA and the FBI have issued multiple alerts about malicious activity targeting election-related systems emanating from Iran and Russia. But Spear said the EI-ISACs members in state and local government are taking the advisories seriously and making the necessary adjustments, like installing software patches andfixing system configurations.

This is how it was all supposed to work, he said. Members are addressing [vulnerabilities]. We along with our federal partners are working to identify gaps so we can point those out. This is the big thing people are keeping an eye out for.

In the months leading up to the election, the Center for Internet Security has also been rolling out new products for its EI-ISAC and MS-ISAC members. In August, it launched a Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting service to prevent state and local government usersfrom connecting to web domains known to be affiliated with ransomware, other forms of malware, phishing campaigns and other threats. It also runs an endpoint detection and response service.

The MDBR service, Spear said, has been a complement to CISs network-monitoring devices, known as Albert sensors, which have become popular among states and bigger cities and counties, but may be less accessible to smaller local governments.

Albert is something that requires an IT guy to install a piece of equipment, he said. MDBR and EDR can block that activity and officials can have peace of mind.

Beyond monitoring for malicious nation-state and cybercriminal activity, Spear said the EI-ISAC war room will, like the rest of the election-security community, be looking out for misinformation and disinformation, especially if, as expected, it takes some states longer than usual to count their ballots due to the high volume of mail-in voting.

[Its] always a concern, particularly if we see this lengthen out, he said. Theres always opportunity for an adversary to take advantage of an opportunity.

But, Spear said, the war room will run for as long as it needs to, regularly assessing when it might be time to stand down, though the EI-ISAC will still be ready to respond to its members needs.

Were able to provide continuous support, he said. Were always going to be there.

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Two reasons your Wi-Fi is slow, and how to fix them – CNET

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Months into the coronavirus crisis, and with the holiday season approaching, good Wi-Fi is more important than ever -- whether you need it for at-home schooling, work or just streaming the latest show on Netflix or Disney Plus to occupy the kiddos and give yourself a much-needed 30-minute breather. Alas, steady internet is rarely our reality, and in many areas, monopolies or duopolies of Spectrum, AT&T or other local providers make it hard to just switch companies.

What's worse, with last year's Supreme Court decisionto decline to hear an appeal on net neutrality, ISPs can still legally throttle your internet, limiting your broadband if you're streaming more YouTube or Hulu than they wantand providing slower connections to websites owned by their competitors. Luckily, there's a solution to some of these problems: the virtual private network. Basically, ISPs need to see your IP address to slow down your internet, and a good VPN ($13 at CyberGhost) will shield that identity -- though it comes with some limitations and downsides, which I'll discuss below.

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Whether you need to reposition your router or you need to consider getting a VPN, here's how to fix your crummy Wi-Fi.

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Step 1

Run through the usual troubleshooting methods

So your Wi-Fi is slow and you think your service provider is throttling your connection. Before you jump to those conclusions, it's important to run through the usual troubleshooting list: Check that your router is centrally located in your home, reposition its antennas, double check your network security and so on. If you want to read about more ways to optimize your Wi-Fi, check out our suggestions.

If you've run through the laundry list and your Wi-Fi is still chugging, move on to the next step.

Step 2

Test your internet health

Once you've made sure there are no simple explanations to your Wi-Fi woes, you can get a more in depth measurement of the health of your internet in a number of ways. I would suggest starting out with a simple test through M-Lab. This will check your connection speed, essentially gauging whether your ISP is providing consistent performance no matter the content you're accessing. This measurement isn't perfect, but it's a good starting place.

Step 3

Find a reliable VPN

If you've done a basic first test on your internet health, and you still think something may be awry with your ISP, start researching VPNs. There are dozens of reasons to get one, and just as many factors to take into account while searching for the best virtual private network, such as security, price and server locations. Luckily, we've done that work for you already. Check out our suggestions here: CNET's picks for best VPNs.

Step 4

Compare your speed with the VPN.

Next, test your internet speed somewhere like Fast.com or Speedtest.net. Compare the results to the same test when your VPN is active. The use of any VPN should cut your speed considerably, so the speed tests should show a discrepancy, with the VPN-active speed notably slower than the VPN-inactive speed. But a VPN also hides the IP address that providers use to identify you, so if your speed test with the VPN is faster than without the VPN, that may mean your ISP is targeting your IP address for throttling.

Step 5

Fix your internet

OK, this is the hard part. Even if you find out your provider is throttling your internet, there may not be much you can actually do. Many people in the US live in regions with ISP monopolies or duopolies, so you might not be able to find a better provider. But here are a few useful responses:

Correction, Feb. 10: This article previously misattributed last year's net neutrality ruling to the Supreme Court, rather than the DC Circuit Court that decided the case. The Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal.

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Keeping Yourself Safe on the Internet at University – TechBullion

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Going to a university is such a huge step and a great advancement in your education; you will get lots of useful theories, knowledge, friends, and general experience about life from much the same people as you. But one of the dreadful experiences you should try to avoid is being a victim to cyber-crime/bullying, online theft, or data theft.

While it is somewhat impossible to go through the university without loads of help from the web, you should also be wary of things you do there. Yes, every student has the Internet as a dear friend and helper, seeing that it was developed on university campuses. But recklessness on the web is just as devastating as an Army General leaving his headquarters unguarded in search of feeble victories.

The horrible thing about internet attacks is that it can morph in any form, and hackers continue to seek other ingenious means of wreaking havoc on your device remotely. It will be foolhardy to leave the protection of your online data and health solely to the programmed actions of your device.

Here are the 5 most important actions you should take to ensure your online safety in the university;

When it comes to security (esp. Online) you have to be intentional, especially in a wide, diverse, and free environment like a University campus. You can compare undergraduate courses in different universities if you are not sure about which university to apply to.

Passwords and their Complexity

Using passwords to create an exclusive gateway into your profiles or online data is one of the most popular forms of cybersecurity. When creating passwords, use characters that are in every way unique and not-easily decipherable; this is why most online sites suggest passwords. Most people erroneously use only their names/known letters in the characters in their passwords, which is very risky.

To reduce the risk of these, cyber experts put forth some rules on creating passwords or password complexities. They involve creating passwords that contain characters such as;

It increases the odds/probabilities of a hackers computer to suggest the passwords you use. The more the characters and length, the difficult it becomes to crack.

Speaking to your fellow students

Ever heard the phrase you are only as strong as your weakest member? Many banks have lost millions from a malware attack unknowingly carried by one of their staff.

Your safety tips and cautions will only be useful if your fellow students are also conscious of their safety. It is common to exchange files and connect devices when you are in the university, but what happens when your fellow students device is corrupted/breached with a virus?

The sad thing about your online security is that even those that hang out with you have to be cautious in their use of the web. Therefore, you need to explain to your friends why they have to take their security seriously.

Anti-Virus Software

A popular way for hackers to get access to your files or disrupt your device working is to move malicious software or programs to your device (Virus). Most viruses do not disrupt your computer immediately, often opting for chronic and gradual degradation, plus they can serve as a portal for people to gain access to your device remotely.

Anti-Virus programs are written against such programs to hunt and stop the suspicious programs. Although most devices come with their Anti-Virus software, they are mostly ineffectual against upgraded malware programs. Some types of anti-virus programs are;

Using secure browsers

While Anti-Spywares and other methods mentioned here are mostly reactive measures, using secure browsers count as proactive and safer methods of ensuring your safety online. Secure browsers help to stop third-party tools like cookies, bugs, and malicious links.

Cookies are tools that help in tracking internet data; they contain your browsing history, usernames, passwords, and other activities you perform on the pages you visit. Hackers can easily track your identity and personal data with these cookies when you visit malicious pages without secure browsers. Examples of secure browsers are Firefox, Chrome, Chromium, Tor, etc.

When using secure browsers;

Responsible use of the Social Media

It is now a trend for people to publish their daily activities online through Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and so on. And by doing this, they reveal to would-be hackers some of their private data such as their locations, schedule, identity, and personal lives.

While it is not a bad thing to post pictures about a hiking trip with friends or the grand hip-hop concert, you should do them responsibly. Take such precautions like;

Wrapping Up

Of all actions you can take about your security and safety, the most important is being intentional and cautious of your online activity.

You can also use VPNs when browsing; they help you to secure your activities online. When you shop online, remember to clear all your card information and passwords because malware attacks can be two-ways.

Always remember that internet carelessness is just as fatal as handing over the keys of your property to a known Hoodlum.

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IT Security Spending in Government Market Expected to Flourish By 2025 with Top Key Players- IT Security Spending in Government are: Check Point…

November 6, 2020 | Author: admin

The Global IT Security Spending in Government Market report provides a detailed analysis of global market size, regional and country-level market size, segmentation market growth, market share, competitive Landscape, sales analysis, impact of domestic and Global Market players, value chain optimization, trade regulations, recent developments, opportunities analysis, strategic market growth analysis, product launches, area marketplace expanding, and technological innovations.

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The global IT Security Spending in Government market size is expected to gain market growth in the forecast period of 2020 to 2025, with a CAGR of xx%% in the forecast period of 2020 to 2025 and will expected to reach USD xx million by 2025, from USD xx million in 2019.

The major players covered in IT Security Spending in Government are:The major players covered in IT Security Spending in Government are:Check Point Software TechnologiesF5 NetworksJuniper NetworksCisco SystemsDell SonicWallFortinetPalo Alto NetworksBarracuda NetworksArbor NetworksFireEyeSophosTrend Micro

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Market segmentationIT Security Spending in Government market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2015-2025, the growth among segments provide accurate calculations and forecasts for sales by Type and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Global IT Security Spending in Government Market By Type:By Type, IT Security Spending in Government market has been segmented into:Internet SecurityEndpoint SecurityWireless SecurityCloud Security

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The report offers in-depth assessment of the growth and other aspects of the IT Security Spending in Government market in important countries (regions), including:North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy)Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Australia)South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia)Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa)

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Major Table of Contents1 IT Security Spending in Government Market Overview2 Company Profiles3 Market Competition, by Players4 Market Size by Regions10 Market Size Segment by Type11 Global IT Security Spending in Government Market Segment by Application12 Global IT Security Spending in Government Market Size Forecast (2021-2025)Continued

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Arson, water damage: Paper ballots are fragile. But there’s a reason we don’t vote online – CNET

November 6, 2020 | Author: admin

Returning a physical copy of your ballot is the safe option, cybersecurity experts say. The fewer people who return their ballots online, the less tempting of a target it becomes for hackers.

Fire and flood have threatened paper ballots in this election, with a fire set inside a ballot drop boxin Los Angeles County, California, and a broken water pipe dousing a room where ballots were stored in Fulton County, Georgia. The Georgia ballots weren't harmed, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, but some of the California ballots were damaged. Still, election security experts say paper ballots are the safest and most secure way to vote.

That's why, despite the high demand for absentee voting this year, the vast majority of people aren't allowed to vote online. Internet-enabled voting is limited to thousands of overseas, military, sick and disabled voters. Each election cycle, some will mail back printouts of their marked, signed ballots, which is the most secure option. Others will return the ballots via email, fax or web portal.

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There's a great big caveat for voters in the second group. They must generally waive their right to a secret ballot. That's because your name is attached to your ballot as it travels to your election agency. Additionally, cybersecurity experts say there's no technology today that can secure online voting. While fraud is part of the cost of doing business with industries like banking, which millions of people access over the internet, fraud isn't an acceptable risk for elections agencies and can't be easily fixed after the fact. To secure online elections, we'd need technology that can stop ballot tampering from happening and detect compromised ballots before they're counted. We're not there yet.

Read more:Elections misinformation: How to separate fact from fiction

Waiving your right to a secret ballot is a big decision. Ever since the US embraced the secret ballot in the late 1800s, voters have viewed it as essential to protecting their choices from external pressure. And running the risk that hackers will tamper with your ballot is a scary prospect that has an impact beyond just your vote.

Still, some uses of the internet are riskier than others when it comes to ballots. Here's everything you need to know about using the internet to vote, and what makes sense for you.

Only a small number of people vote online.

There are two reasons it might make sense for you to ask your local election agency, typically a county clerk, to send you a blank ballot over the internet. If you're out of the country, getting a PDF of a blank ballot cuts out one end of the mail system. That's why federal law requires states to provide ballots electronically to military and overseas voters.

Or, you might have a disability that makes it hard for you to fill out a paper absentee ballot. This includes people with low vision or limited mobility. In that case, getting a PDF lets you mark your ballot on your computer without needing help from a friend or family member. Many states offer this option, including Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Utah, Delaware and West Virginia. You can contact your county clerk or secretary of state to learn what's available to you.

Read more: Voted by mail? Here's how to track your ballot online

This is where security experts will step in and say, it's fine to receive your ballot online. The election agency will either email or fax you a PDF of the ballot, or it might give you a link to a web portal where you can download it. As with paper absentee ballots, these electronic versions come with bar codes and other fraud detection measures. As with any form of voting, you can access a sample ballot from your county and compare it to your blank ballot to reassure yourself everything is correct.

If your election agency lets you mark your ballot on the web portal, that's probably safe too, although it can come with risks. Security researchers from MIT and the University of Michigan found that the Democracy Live web portal, called OmniBallot, sometimes sends data about voters' ballot choices back to the company's servers.

Democracy Live says it doesn't store or access this data, but the researchers say it's an unnecessary risk. If hackers compromised the company's systems, ballots would be vulnerable. States can choose a version of OmniBallot that keeps data about ballot choices on your computer, a more secure option. However, not every state does this. If you're concerned about this risk, you can ask your local election agency how its system for marking ballots electronically works.

Another ballot portal, from Voting Works, also lets voters mark their ballots in a web browser. It always keeps ballot choices on voters' machines, the company says.

Many states allow some combination of military, overseas and disabled voters to return a ballot electronically. Depending on the state or county, voters might be able to return the ballot over a web portal, or they might be asked to email or fax an image of the ballot. Voters who use fax or email typically print and sign their marked ballots before scanning or photographing it to send it back.

Voters who go this route must generally waive their right to a secure ballot, and cybersecurity experts say these options aren't secure, period.

Hackers could infiltrate your computer using malware or compromised websites and change your votes. There's no documented cases of this happening, but there's also no good fraud prevention to detect it. They also have a variety of tools to access faxes and email systems. Finally, hackers could try to compromise the systems of companies such as Democracy Live and steal or alter ballots there.

We're at least 10 years away from having technology that could let voters cast ballots online securely, said Dan Wallach, a computer science professor at Rice University who consults for Voting Works. That includes technology that would keep hackers off your computer, where they could tamper with your vote, as well as systems for stopping voting fraud before it happens.

For now, Wallach said, "We still like the idea of a piece of dead tree going through the mail."

Mailing a physical copy of your ballot back to your election agency is the safest choice for absentee voting. You can typically do this after getting your blank ballot electronically. Usually, voters must sign the printout before putting it in the mail, and it's important to make sure you have enough postage.

Still, some people will be tempted to use an electronic method to avoid mailing their ballot internationally. If the country you live in has unreliable mail, that might be a major concern. And this year, slowdowns in the US mail system may compound the problem.

It's best if only a small percentage of US voters take this route, cybersecurity experts say. The more voters who use it, the more motivated hackers will become to find ways to compromise ballots sent online.

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Live News Streaming Figures for #Election2020 Highlight Misinformation Threat – Infosecurity Magazine

November 6, 2020 | Author: admin

Live news streaming traffic of the US Presidential election was double the peak levels observed during the 2016 election, according to data released by Akamai. The approximately 18 Tbps recorded on Akamais Intelligent Edge platform during coverage of the election on November 3 was around five-times higher than traffic seen on a typical day.

The figures highlight the extent to which people have digested information about this year's election at home via digital and streaming technology as a result of COVID-19 social distancing restrictions.

It fits with the trends seen throughout the entire pandemic election season, with much more campaigning taking place digitallyandpeople havingbeen increasingly reliant on television and the internet for information. This has provided extra opportunities for malicious actors to spread misinformation about the campaigns and, especially in recent days, about the integrity of the election itself.

In response, social media firms like Twitter and Facebook have taken a strong line on the spread of misinformation on their sites, even leading to the suspension of the Twitter account of the president of the United Stateselection campaign.

Speaking to Infosecurity about these trends, Joseph Carson, chief security scientist and advisory CISO at Thycotic, commented: I dont think that the security of the US election has made much difference since the attackers continued to focus cyber-attacks at the election campaigns and creating disinformation on social media, all focused at generating distrust in the system. Hacking an election is not about influencing the outcome, it is about hacking democracy. It is always important to see the ultimate motive and hacking democracy is about dividing people, creating distrust in both your government and your fellow citizens.

He added: Again, hacking an election is not about changing the outcome, it is a long term election hacking campaign creating distrust in democracy and polarization in the country.A country that is divided will fail to innovate and create a positive society where security is part of the culture.

Tensions surrounding the election have been ramped up as votes continue to be counted across key swing states in what is proving to be a tight race. Current President Donald Trump has repeatedly made claims of fraud in light of the much greater use of postal ballots in this election, and has launched legal actions in several states. Such claims have been widely circulated across social media, sparking fears this could lead to violence at polling stations.

Victoria Mosby, federal mobile security expert at Lookout, said: With the vast majority of the United States stuck at home, campaigns have created elaborate ads, videosand tweets to reach their constituents. The issue is that this also allows for disinformation to spread uncontrollably across these platforms in both simple and complex forms. This could be as simple as a misleading post going viral and reflecting poorly enough on a candidate to swing voter opinions. The more complex actors use deep fake technology, which has come a very long way over the last few years. This technology makes it relatively straightforward to create fake videos of a candidates likeness in questionable scenarios.

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Florida Invests in Security Controls Ahead of #Election2020 – Infosecurity Magazine

November 6, 2020 | Author: admin

Florida has invested $14.6min securing its county election offices

Pinellas county supervisor of elections, Julie Marcus, told ABC Action News it is putting resources into detecting, monitoringand responding to cyber-threats, after it was determined by the Mueller investigation that, in 2016, the Russian military intelligence agency sent spear-phishing emails to over 120 email accounts used by Florida county officials.

This led to two Florida counties being attacked, but state officials did not reveal which. Guy Garrett, assistant director of University of West Floridas Center for Cybersecurity, which helped state election officials identify and fix vulnerabilities, said what the bad guys were after at that point was actually the voter database. Fortunately, we were able to get dollars through grants in the legislature to address those problems.

This led to the $14.6minvestment in Floridas 67 counties, althoughelection supervisors were required to sign confidentiality agreements regarding exactly how that money would be spent.

Marcus said the tabulation system, which counts votes, cannot be hacked as the system is unconnected to the internet, and its protected under multiple layers of security.

Jake Moore, cybersecurity specialist at ESET, said: I would be extremely surprised if we go through the election without a security or technical hitch. Even if the system can handle the deluge of information all on one day, there will be multiple attempts to knock it over to even cast the smallest of doubt on the outcome.

At least Florida has learnedfrom its previous mistakes which cannot be said for all organizations after an attack. Proactive defense works as a far better insurance and there is no space for error with this election which will undoubtedly be targeted with an array of different attacks looking for the weakest links.

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How to Organize Employees to Cooperate in Threat Mitigation – Infosecurity Magazine

November 6, 2020 | Author: admin

These days, employees seem to think that cybersecurity is entirely the responsibility of the IT staff. Nothing could be more wrong, given the rising rates of insider threats. Such a position reveals the lack of adequate cybersecurity awareness training for employees, and workers must understand that every endpoint is a potential entry point for an attack and must be trained to take preventive actions.

This is especially important in this period of COVID-19 and lockdown restrictions, which has sent many workers home to do their job remotely. Without the direct oversight of the IT staff, WFH employees (and even office staff, with BYOD policies) can inadvertently expose company data and provide an avenue for malware to infect the system. Now more than ever, cooperation is important for mitigating cybersecurity threats. Cybersecurity is a company-wide necessity, and it certainly does not help if one employee is undermining the security actions of others.

Develop an internal cybersecurity policy

The IT staff in all companies have protocols set based on different threat scenarios that dictate the precise steps to take in case a threat or a breach is noticed. I believe such protocols should be cut across the entire workforce.

Getting employees to cooperate on threat mitigation begins with letting them know what their roles and limitations are in handling data. Such a policy would regulate different internal security procedures such as authentication, data sharing, emails, software installation, and internet connectivity, among others. The policy must also define the process of carrying out security checks and what employees should do if part of the network has to be quarantined.

The importance of this policy is that it lets employees know precisely what to do when faced with a threat. It also enables them to carry out steps to mitigate that threat without affecting the discharge of their job. Hence, an IT security policy must be clear and detailed, and non-compliance should result in sanctions depending on the degree and risk of the violation.

Make your Employees into Stakeholders

Conduct all the cybersecurity awareness training you want, without addressing nonchalance, your organization would remain exposed to the same insider threat risks. You must make your employees understand the importance of the data and information your organization works with.

This is easier in certain types of industries, such as financial institutions and aviation, which both have stringent government-backed regulations. For many other sectors, the law does not do so much and the importance of cybersecurity can easily be lost on your employees.

One way to get your employees to pay cybersecurity the utmost attention is to create a stakeholder team on cybersecurity that consists of representatives from all the departments in the company and headed by a senior IT executive. This is different from the regular IT department in that the stakeholder team would only perform oversight functions.

The main purpose of the stakeholder team is to ensure that compliance with the cybersecurity protocol/policy is upheld across the ranks of the organization. In addition, it goes a long way in creating a culture of inclusivity among employees.

Particularly, such a stakeholder team, working in tandem with the IT department, would be effective in addressing risks arising from shadow IT, which remains a huge cybersecurity threat. Meetings to review the state of cybersecurity in the company may be held quarterly in order to deeply examine patterns among and roles of employees in a way that the IT department may not.

The Role of the HR Department

Being the department that interfaces between the management team and the rest of the workforce, the HR department plays a critical role in cybersecurity, particularly in shaping the culture of IT security in the workplace.

Creating a threat-resistant workforce begins with the recruitment stage. Cybersecurity awareness training must be integrated into the onboarding process so that the newly employed can understand threat mitigation from the word go. Also, HR should be carried along in setting authentication and privileged access approval procedures. HR also plays a significant role in regulating BYOD policies and remote working.

In addition, former employees also carry potential risks, having had access to company data and sensitive information in the past. Promotions, demotions, exits, transfers, etc. come with potential risks of a security breach. Before the exit of any employee, from the company or from a position, a detailed audit must be carried out to ensure that the person is not inadvertently or intentionally taking any sensitive data with them or accessing any level of information that they shouldnt. It is up to the HR and IT departments to work together to revoke any access to company data that a former employee might retain.

Cybersecurity is much more important than ever. Company heads need to step back and examine their security arrangements to determine if it is inclusive enough of the rest of the employees. Without matching zest for cybersecurity and recognizing threats across the workforce, your organization is definitely exposed to more risks than you think.

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