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Senate-Passed Cybersecurity Bill Requires Incident Reporting Within 72 Hours

The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill designed to harden U.S. cybersecurity in both public and private sector.

March 2, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill designed to harden U.S. cybersecurity in both public and private sectors requiring organizations to report significant cyberattacks and ransomware payments to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The proposed bill, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act, combines language from three bills that Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH), Gary Peters […]

These Destructive Malware Strains Have Targeted Organizations in Ukraine

There are now three different strains of destructive malware that have been identified in cyberattacks against organizations in Ukraine.

March 2, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

There are now three different strains of destructive malware that have been identified in cyberattacks against organizations in Ukraine, and IT security professionals should be aware of both, especially as cybersecurity experts expect a broader range of cyberattacks to target Western organizations as the U.S. and allies respond to the crisis. Both strains of malware, […]

SpyCloud 2022 Identity Exposure Report: Majority of Consumers Have Poor Password Hygiene

March 2, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Report highlights 70% of breached passwords are still in use and 64% of consumers repeat passwords across multiple accounts AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cyber—SpyCloud, the leader in account takeover and fraud prevention, today announced its 2022 SpyCloud Identity Exposure Report, an annual report that examines trends related to exposed data. SpyCloud researchers identified 1.7 billion exposed credentials, […]

ZNet Technologies and Acronis Expand Partnership in USA and Canada to Empower Service Providers

March 1, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

ZNet Technologies will equip service providers in USA and Canada with automation for delivering Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, the comprehensive cyber protection platform NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZNet Technologies (http://znetcorp.com/), a leading cloud and cybersecurity services distributor offering cloud infrastructure and managed services, today announced a new partnership with Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, in […]

Cyber Attack Trends Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Cyber attacks against Ukraine has surged along with phishing emails and destructive malware amid the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

February 28, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Cyber attacks on Ukraine’s government and military sector surged by 196% within the first three days of Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, compared to the start of the month, according to Check Point Research. The cybersecurity firm released its findings from the first few days of the conflict, finding that attacks against Ukraine far […]

Extron Elevates IT Learning Experience At Phoenix College

Phoenix College outfitted its Maricopa IT Institute with over 150 Extron switching and control devices for an enhanced learning experience.

February 28, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Phoenix College, located in Maricopa County, has 17,000 students enrolled in over 150 associate degree and certificate programs. The college says it emphasizes workforce development and promotes a symbiotic relationship with industries in the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding Maricopa County. In September 2020, the Maricopa IT Institute (ITI) opened to further that mission. The […]

10 Things IT Can Do To Harden Cyber Defenses Amid The Russia-Ukraine Conflict

With cyberattacks stemming from the Ukraine crisis possibly spilling over into the West, here are 10 cybersecurity steps IT can take now.

February 25, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cyberattacks have been front and center in the Ukraine crisis, as the country is not just suffering from conventional warfare as it fights with Russia. The country’s critical infrastructure has been repeatedly attacked, purportedly by hackers working for their next door adversary. These attacks have targeted government websites, infrastructure and more with DDoS attacks and […]

My TechDecisions Podcast Episode 151: 2022 Cybersecurity Trends

Greg Garten, CTO of NTT Ltd., joins the podcast to talk about cybersecurity trends and how the cybersecurity landscape is shifting in 2022. 

February 17, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Greg Garten, CTO of NTT Ltd., joins the podcast to talk about cybersecurity trends and how the cybersecurity landscape is shifting in 2022. 

ISG to Publish Comprehensive Study on Cybersecurity Products and Services

February 17, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Upcoming ISG Provider Lens™ report series examines providers of all major cybersecurity tools as enterprises deal with ransomware and remote work STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$III #CyberSecurity–Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study examining providers of a wide range of cybersecurity products and services. The […]

Deep Instinct Adds Veteran Channel Executives to Growing Global Team

February 17, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

AVP of Americas Channels, AVP of Global MSSP Programs, and Director of Global Distribution Push Company’s 100 Percent Channel Outreach to New Heights NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deep Instinct, the first company to apply end-to-end deep learning to cybersecurity, today announced the addition of three key channel executives to its global channel leadership team. Mike Saletta joins […]