Adam Segal on “Story in the Public Square,” October 28, 2017
For more than 20 years, experts have warned about a “digital-Pearl Harbor” when the West’s dependence on information technology would be exploited at great cost and peril. Adam Segal argues that the reality of the cyber threat has proven more complex and dangerous than expected. Adam Segal is the Ira A. Lipman chair in emerging technologies and national security and director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program at the … Read More
‘WannaCry’ Ransomware Attack was a Wake-up Call: Picks of the Week
New WannaCry Cyber Attack Could Target Tens of Thousands of Home Computers | Newsweek Hacking Attack Has Security Experts Scrambling to Contain Fallout | The New York Times Services Interrupted as Hospitals Push Fixes to WannaCry Ransomware Exploit | Forbes Governments, companies, and security experts from around the world raced to contain the fallout from last week’s audacious global cyberattack amid fears that if they did not succeed, data … Read More
It’s Time for Both Parties to Get Serious about Cybersecurity: Picks of the Week
U.S. Seeks to Protect Voting System from Cyberattacks | The New York Times Political Campaigns need Chief Information Security Officers | Passcode How to Hack the Election in 7 Minutes | Politico Magazine In the wake of hacks that infiltrated the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), and the Hillary Clinton campaign, in addition to the political fallout and the multiple warnings from cybersecurity experts … Read More
Picks of the Week: No Country in the Americas is Cyber Ready
IDB and OAS urge Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen cybersecurity | Inter-American Development Bank Much of Latin America is Unprepared for Cyber Attacks – Report | Latin Post Cybersecurity Report 2016: Are We Ready in Latin America and the Caribbean? | CSIS A new report published this week by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Organization of American States (OAS) called on countries in Latin America and the Caribbean … Read More
Pell Center Releases “State of the States on Cybersecurity” Report
Eight States Lead the Rest in Cybersecurity Readiness New Pell Center study establishes benchmarks for state government in meeting the cyber threat Newport, R.I. — Eight U.S. states are leading the rest in cybersecurity readiness. In a new report from the Pell Center at Salve Regina University, Senior Fellow Francesca Spidalieri reviews the efforts of state governments in California, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. These states provide … Read More
Picks of the Week: Government Struggles with Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
How the Story of Hillary Clinton’s Emails Has Changed | The New York Times AP Exclusive: Under Clinton, State’s Cybersecurity Suffered | Associated Press Teen Who Hacked CIA Director’s Email Tells How He Did It | Wired While Hillary Clinton continues to face scrutiny for her email practices and the use of a private server during her tenure as Secretary of State, other government officials have recently had other problems … Read More
Picks of the Week: As One World Leader Leaves the Nation’s Capital, Another Arrives
Same (Red) Carpet, Different Climate Conflict Flavors Obama’s Meeting With Chinese Leader | New York Times Full Transcript: Interview With Chinese President Xi Jinping | The Wall Street Journal A President and A Pope Head to Washington | The Washington Post Two prominent world leaders—Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping—are in Washington DC on official state visits this week, and although both leaders will be afforded red-carpet treatment they … Read More
The Real Cost of Not Implementing Cybersecurity Practices
It’s no longer a matter of debate as to whether companies will be hacked or whether our critical infrastructure is vulnerable to cyber attacks—we know that both things are true. But after a year of well-publicized hacks at Sony, Home Depot, Target, Anthem and others, many corporations have not improved their cybersecurity practices, properly trained their employees, or safeguarded sensitive consumer data—all of which would help bolster their cybersecurity posture. … Read More
Pell Center Panel Discussion Focuses on Cyber Information Sharing and Risk Management
NEWPORT, RI—As part of the ongoing Rhode Island Corporate Cybersecurity Initiative (RICCI), the Pell Center recently hosted a panel discussion on “Cyber Information Sharing: Examining a Risk Based Approach to choosing the right information sharing partners and policies.” The event brought together representatives from over 20 different organizations across the state and a world-class group of cyber experts. The panel included Ms. Ellen Giblin, Counsel at Locke Lord and Pell … Read More
Pell Center Cybersecurity Seminar Discusses Main Takeaways from the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
NEWPORT, R.I. – As part of the ongoing Rhode Island Corporate Cybersecurity Initiative (RICCI), the Pell Center recently hosted a cybersecurity seminar in collaboration with Verizon focused on major cyber-attack patterns and how to help businesses improve their defenses in combating them. As identified by Verizon in the 2014 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), today’s cyber attacks happen faster and more frequently than ever. Thousands of breaches are attempted every … Read More