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The 10th Cyber & Information Security Research (CISR) Conference at Oak Ridge Tn, 7-9 April 2015

CTOvision

The 10th Cyber & Information Security Research (CISR) Conference, 7-9 April 2015, will be held at the Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Building 5200, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. By Charles Hall. We noticed an event readers in the great state of Tennessee may take an interest in. Schedule: April 07, 2015.

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D.C. Think Tank Launches Cybersecurity Working Group

SecureWorld News

think tank focused on bipartisan solutions promoting health, security, and opportunity for all Americans has launched a working group with the aim of identifying the most pressing risks in cybersecurity. This group understands what it takes in order to drive action in the boardroom, the halls of Congress, state capitals, and beyond.".

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Ransomware: It’s coming for your backup servers

Network World

This makes backup systems themselves the primary target of some ransomware groups, and warrants special attention. Hackers understand that backup servers are often under-protected and administered by junior personnel that are less well versed in information security.

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The Security Innovation Network Showcase: 3-4 Dec in DC

CTOvision

We have been long-term supporters of the Security Innovation Network (SINET) and believe this group plays an important role in being a catalyst for innovation around enterprise cyber security. Of the many virtuous activities of this group, my favorite event is the yearly Showcase held in DC.

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Activision Hack Exposes Employee Data and 'Call of Duty' Information

SecureWorld News

The news was first reported by cybersecurity and malware research group vx-underground, which posted screenshots of data purportedly stolen from the company. Activision has stated that the security of its data is paramount and that it has comprehensive information security protocols in place to ensure its confidentiality.

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SINET Showcase 2015 Update

CTOvision

co-Chair, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Group. Deputy Chief Information Security Officer. Chief Information Security Officer. Chief Information and Innovation Officer, Member of Executive Committee. Group Executive and Chief Information Security Officer. Hank Barry.

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Microsoft did door-to-door router replacements to stop Trickbot malware

The Verge

Microsoft says it’s gone door-to-door replacing routers compromised with the Trickbot malware in Brazil and Latin America, hoping to squash an international hacking group. The Daily Beast reported the detail in an article about the group, which is an ongoing target for US Cyber Command as well as information security companies like Microsoft.

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