Ride the Lightning

Dec 20, 2018

Cybersecurity: 'Getting to Good' for the Small Law Firm

How does one 'get to good' when a small law firm is trying to address cybersecurity? We discussed this at

Dec 19, 2018

DoD Inspector General: Multiple Cybersecurity Flaws in Missile Defense System

As SC Media reported on December 17th (and we all need scary news over the holiday season, right?), several major

Dec 18, 2018

The Worst Passwords of 2018: We Never Learn

SplashData has released the worst passwords of 2018 – and they have a familiar ring. Here is the list of

Dec 17, 2018

California: The First State With an Internet of Things Cybersecurity Law

A reporter I talked to last week about the Internet of Things reminded me of a story that I neglected

Dec 13, 2018

Your Apps Know Where You Are – And They Are Spilling Your Secrets

One of the more striking stories I've read recently was a piece from The New York Times (sub.req.) entitled "Your

Dec 12, 2018

Microsoft Calls for Facial Recognition Laws – NOW!

ZDNet recently reported that Microsoft president Brad Smith has called on governments around the world to immediately start work on

Dec 11, 2018

34 States Have Adopted the Ethical Duty of Competence with Technology

While I was happily cruising, my friend Bob Ambrogi was busy keeping everyone informed. Two important developments: With the addition

Dec 10, 2018

SophosLabs Issues 2019 Threat Report

As users move from desktop and laptop computers to mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, cybercriminals are doing the

Nov 21, 2018

Why Do Criminals Want Your Medical Data? How to Protect Yourself

Credit cards are old hat – available for a mere pittance on the Dark Web. But medical data is highly

Nov 20, 2018

AI Systems Generate 'Skeleton' Keys That Fake Out Fingerprint Scanners

As Naked Security reported on November 16th, researchers have developed a method for AI systems to create their own fingerprints.

Nov 19, 2018

Sensei Seeks a Cybersecurity/IT Senior Consultant

Sensei Enterprises, Inc. is looking for a motivated, highly independent candidate to fill a dual-role position requiring the ability to

Nov 15, 2018

NIST Begins Developing Voluntary Online Privacy Framework

The National Law Review reported earlier this month that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) had announced that