The White House has issued a national security memorandum aimed at countering cyberattacks against critical national infrastructure, which it describes as “among the most significant and growing issues confronting our Nation”.
Category: Americas
Keyfactor acquires Redtrust amid plans for European expansion
US-based digital identity company Keyfactor is going international with the acquisition of Spanish firm RedTrust.
Ex-Malwarebytes SVP joins CloudKnox as COO
Identity and privilege management provider CloudKnox Security has announced the appointment of Raj Mallempati as Chief Operating Officer.
AIG announces new CISO
American International Group has announced that Rich Baich, formerly of Wells Fargo & Company, will be taking over as CISO later this month.
Uber to pay out $148m over data breach coverup
Uber will have to pay $148 million to state authorities in the US for attempting to cover up a data breach in 2016.
Passport details exposed in Air Canada data breach
Up to 20,000 users of Air Canada’s mobile app may have had their personal details stolen following a recent breach.
AIG appoints new CIO
AIG has announced that from September 4, John P. Repko will take over from current CIO Martha Gallo, who is leaving the company.
US mulls offensive cyber action
The country needs creative new ways to punish nations if they launch the devastating attacks that are within their grasp. The need for options to strike back at cyber-aggressors is obvious — and urgent.
MacB acquisition to expand Alion’s “electronic warfare” capabilities, among others
Alion has announced that it will acquire MacB, a provider of engineering and technology solutions and services for U.S. national security missions.
Integrity Applications Incorporated acquires Dependable Global Solutions
Integrity Applications Incorporated, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, has announced the acquisition of Dependable Global Solutions.