What you need to know about Dell's root certificate security debacle

	DARPA wants early warning system for power-grid cyberattacks | Hilton says malware targeted its credit card system
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	What you need to know about Dell's root certificate security debacle In an attempt to provide a more streamlined remote support experience, Dell installed a self-signed root certificate and corresponding private key on its customers' computers, exposing users' encrypted communications to potential spying. Read More   WHITE PAPER: DocuSign Business at the Speed of Paper HR thought leaders are addressing goals to attract and retain the right talent by making sure key functions like hiring, on boarding, and benefits enrollment are streamlined and paper-free. Learn More In this Issue DARPA wants early warning system for power-grid cyberattacks Hilton says malware targeted its credit card system Handicapping Enterprise Security Vendors How Lockheed Martin, Cisco and PWC manage cybersecurity This gizmo knows your Amex card number before you've received it WHITE PAPER: Level 3 Communications Cybersecurity - You're Already Compromised Each year, IT faces an increase in targeted cyberattacks, more sophisticated and prepared attackers, a significant increase in DDoS attacks, and a growing number of hacker toolkits and black market trading sites for stolen data. Learn More DARPA wants early warning system for power-grid cyberattacks Developing systems to protect the nation's electric grid has been a key goal for many public, private and government developers for years – yet exerts say the grid is still largely vulnerable of serious cyberattackers.The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is looking to bolster the nation's grid defenses with a system called Rapid Attack Detection, Isolation and Characterization (RADICS) that will detect and automatically respond to cyber-attacks on US critical infrastructure.+More on Network World: 21 more crazy and scary things the TSA has found on travelers+To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More   : Level 3 Communications   See More. Stop More. Learn how to both anticipate and mitigate attacks on your network in order to limit your exposure with a network-based security solution. Learn More Hilton says malware targeted its credit card system   Hilton Worldwide says it has identified and removed malware that targeted card payment systems at some of its hotels over a 17 week period from late 2014 to mid 2015. The malware collected cardholder names, payment card numbers, security codes and expiration dates, the company said in a statement. The hotel chain is advising its customers to check their payment card statements for any unauthorized activity. "As a precautionary measure, customers may wish to review and monitor their payment card statements if they used a payment card at a Hilton Worldwide hotel over a seventeen-week period, from Nov. 18 to Dec. 5, 2014 or April 21 to July 27, 2015," the company said.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More   WHITE PAPER: Unisys Security is Dead. Long Live Security. A fresh approach to security is needed - one that understands that organizations aren't perfect, and that adversaries are motivated to attack - will tip the balance of power back to the good guys. This fresh approach is based on assumption that bad guys will get in, but that the damage they do must be limited. Micro-segmentation can do just that. Learn More Handicapping Enterprise Security Vendors In the course of my average work day, I try to read all the cybersecurity news I can.  I came across a very good article in Forbes that looks at the cybersecurity opportunities for companies like IBM, Cisco, Dell, and others.  The article points out that the market for cybersecurity products and services is estimated at $77b today, growing to $120b by 2020.  That's a lot of firewalls, AV software, and identity tokens!Since I agree with some of the author's points and disagree with others, I decided to post my own thoughts on my list of leading enterprise security vendors.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More   How Lockheed Martin, Cisco and PWC manage cybersecurity Forget systems … it's your own people who are your greatest security threats. Luckily, and with training, they can also be your first line of defense. Read More   This gizmo knows your Amex card number before you've received it A device built by legendary hacker Samy Kamkar calls into question the security of payment cards as the U.S. continues to grapples with card fraud. Read More
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