Space race needs better cybersecurity
Things are heating up in space in more ways than one. Recently, Russia conducted an anti-satellite (ASAT) test and launched a missile at one of its old spy satellites. The explosion hurtled debris...
View ArticleThe ransomware unicorn
When the final numbers are tallied for 2021, ransomware will pass a grim milestone: Reported payments to ransomware groups last year will top $1 billion, making ransomware the most unwelcome unicorn...
View ArticleKenny Rogers, China, and the tech business
Few know it, but the great songwriter Kenny Rogers also had a lot to teach the world about cybersecurity.No. Seriously.His classic song, “The Gambler,” is not just a story about wagering, it can be...
View ArticleThe politics of 'mind control'
Make no mistake: Mind control is happening and in ways most people fail to recognize. The term “mind control” reeks of George Orwell’s “1984” and a dystopian universe in which humans are...
View ArticleWhy Congress should pass data privacy legislation in 2022
Data privacy legislation has been on the Congressional to-do list for years, but as more states consider their own comprehensive privacy laws and Europe’s privacy regulation approaches its fifth...
View ArticleRussia and China's private internets are the ideal forts for cyberattacks
We are becoming more cyber vulnerable while Russia and China move to focus on offense and protect their own infrastructure. Lost amid all the focus on China’s “Great Firewall” and Beijing’s efforts to...
View ArticleFAA must step up now on 5G
The challenges facing our nation as we struggle to emerge from the pandemic are enormous. The disruption of our lives is without precedent in the modern era. Cybersecurity challenges continue to grow,...
View ArticleWater companies must step up on cybersecurity
As the only public utility service that we ingest, the critical importance of ensuring the safety and reliability of the nation’s water cannot be overstated. A key part of securing this vital resource...
View ArticleWe need a cybersecurity paradigm change
Whether one looks at Colonial Pipeline as an example of recent multitudinous cyber ransomware attacks; the Microsoft Exchange attack as a further exemplar of widespread vulnerability; or the SolarWinds...
View ArticleUnaccounted consequences of a war between Russia and Ukraine
The situation between Russia and Ukraine has developed into a powder keg. As the rest of the world watches from a distance, the reality is the effects of a war would be felt globally and could reach...
View ArticleBiden's cybersecurity order opens our post-quantum era
The Biden administration has taken many hits for its policies, from the chaotic withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan to the highest inflation in 40 years to the humanitarian crisis at America’s...
View ArticleThe damnable religious inklings of the Big Tech libertarian
When approaching a problem of government excess, the conservative approach is straightforward: trim the fat, eliminate government restrictions and let the free market work. Moreover, both parties share...
View ArticleGet ready for Russia's cyber retaliation
The United States is ramping up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, and Moscow has promised retaliation. There is every chance that we will see increased cyber attacks, but cyber...
View ArticleWhere is Russia's cyber blitzkrieg?
Fighting in Ukraine continues but the much-anticipated Russian cyber blitzkrieg hasn’t occurred. Russian forces have failed to deploy devastating cyber attacks in the opening salvo, despite ample...
View ArticleReconciliation of China bills in Congress could produce big cybersecurity wins
Congress deserves mixed grades for its recent efforts to strengthen the nation’s cybersecurity and improve the resilience of its critical infrastructure. If Republicans and Democrats can find a path...
View ArticleHow legislators can prevent Ukraine-level cyberattacks
Before Russia physically invaded Ukraine, it fired something of a warning shot. Cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense and banks were attributed to the Russians and put the world on...
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