We take a ‘deep dive’ look into the responses from participants in a range of sectors. What are the biggest threats faced by different industries? What are their priorities? And who are their most reliable allies in the struggle against cybercrime?
Category: Public Sector
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.
‘Leafminer’ threat actor observed targeting Middle Eastern government and banks
A threat actor known as Leafminer has been targeting Middle Eastern public and private sector organisations since at least early 2017, according to researchers at Symantec.
White House appoints federal CISO
The White House has appointed Grant Schneider as the second federal CISO, following his predecessor’s departure in January 2017.
Giant Oak receives $10M growth equity for AI search tech
Giant Oak, which applies AI, machine learning and big data analytics to government and industry security, has announced a $10 million growth equity investment from Edison Partners.
Toka announces $12.5 million in seed funding
Cyber capacity-building startup Toka, whose founders include the former Chief of IDF Cyber Staff and former Israeli Prime Minister, has announced $12.5 million in seed funding.
U.S. Justice Department indicts 12 over alleged Russian interference with 2016 election
The U.S. Justice Department has announced criminal conspiracy charges against 12 Russian intelligence officers.
Health data of 150,000 NHS patients shared without consent
Confidential data of around 150,000 NHS patients has been shared without their consent for over two years, due to a coding error.
EU Cyber Rapid Response Teams project gets go-ahead
A Declaration of Intent endorsing the formation of ‘Cyber Rapid Response Teams’ has been signed in Luxembourg.