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The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

Cybersecurity: A Bleak 'Progress' Report

Steve King • December 14, 2020

In light of the widespread apparent impact of the hack of SolarWinds' network management tools, it's time for a frank assessment of the lack of cybersecurity progress in recent years. Consider a "60 Minutes" report from 2015 - and where we're at today.

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Look Beyond TikTok: Massive Data Collection Is the Real Risk

Mathew J. Schwartz • March 29, 2023

There's much national security ado about how much user data gets collected by the Chinese-owned, wildly popular video-sharing app TikTok. But as France's ban of "recreational apps" from government-issued devices highlights, a bigger-picture approach for combating surveillance is required.

Stung by Free Decryptor, Ransomware Group Embraces Extortion

LockBit Ransomware Group Claims SpaceX Contractor Data Theft

The Expert's View with Michael Novinson

Insights from industry experts

SPAC Woes Continue With Hub Security's Sluggish Nasdaq Debut

Michael Novinson • March 9, 2023

The economic downturn has laid bare just how much of a disaster special purpose acquisition companies have been for the cyber industry. Despite this, confidential computing security vendor Hub decided to try its luck with a SPAC. So far, Hub's time on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange hasn't gone well.