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Fortinet Launches Free High School Cybersecurity Curriculum in U.S. to Address Skills Gap

Fortinet Launches Free High School Cybersecurity Curriculum in U.S. to Address Skills Gap

Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader, has introduced a free Technical High School Cybersecurity Curriculum for U.S. secondary schools through its Security Awareness and Training Service. This initiative aims to provide high school students with foundational cybersecurity knowledge and skills, encouraging them to pursue careers in the field. The curriculum is structured as a two-year program, with each course lasting approximately 180 days or 145 hours. The first course, 'Cybersecurity 1: Foundations,' introduces key skills and knowledge, while the second, 'Cybersecurity 2: Fundamentals,' builds on this foundation with technical and practical cybersecurity skills, advanced concepts, and preparation for industry certifications. The program offers ready-to-use lesson plans, instructional materials, hands-on activities, labs, and assessments, designed to be easily integrated into existing STEM or computer science programs without additional cost to schools. This effort directly addresses the widely recogniz...
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Splunk SOAR Faces Major Changes, Prompting Re-evaluation by Security Teams

Splunk SOAR Faces Major Changes, Prompting Re-evaluation by Security Teams

Splunk SOAR Faces Major Changes, Prompting Re-evaluation by Security Teams
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OMB Mandates Login.gov for Federal Citizen-Facing Websites, Phasing Out Other Solutions

OMB Mandates Login.gov for Federal Citizen-Facing Websites, Phasing Out Other Solutions

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a new memo mandating the use of Login.gov as the primary authentication and verification platform for most citizen-facing federal websites. This initiative aims to standardize access to public services online, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance the government's security posture. The mandate outlines a two-year transition period for agencies to adopt Login.gov, with specific deadlines for inventory submission, risk management reviews, and deployment. While the mandate applies broadly, it includes exemptions for certain systems, such as those run by the Defense Department, national security systems, and specific organizational or individual-acting-on-behalf-of-another scenarios. However, agencies are encouraged to expand Login.gov's use where appropriate and are required to phase out identity solutions that do not meet the new standards. The goal is to eliminate the burden on citizens who currently need to manage multiple usernames and passwords for variou...
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authID Selected to Enhance Workforce Security for Global Manufacturing Automation Company

authID Selected to Enhance Workforce Security for Global Manufacturing Automation Company

authID Selected to Enhance Workforce Security for Global Manufacturing Automation Company
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Fort Smith City Services Face Persistent Card Payment Issues Following Network Security Event

Fort Smith City Services Face Persistent Card Payment Issues Following Network Security Event

The city of Fort Smith continues to experience card payment issues more than two weeks after a network security event disrupted portions of its computer systems. The payment processing system at the city's landfill remains offline, although credit and debit card payments are currently being accepted at City Hall. According to Josh Buchfink, Fort Smith director of communications, the city is coordinating its response with governmental partners, including federal law enforcement and cybersecurity specialists, as part of an ongoing investigation. The security event, which began on August 16, disrupted some city services and computer systems, though 911 dispatch and emergency response remained fully operational. Some city employees have been affected, with some working from home or being sent home due to system unavailability, though they are still being compensated.
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Palo Alto Networks CEO States Existing Cybersecurity Infrastructure Insufficient for AI Demands

Palo Alto Networks CEO States Existing Cybersecurity Infrastructure Insufficient for AI Demands

Palo Alto Networks CEO States Existing Cybersecurity Infrastructure Insufficient for AI Demands
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Healthcare and Finance Organizations Face High Cyberattack Risk, Survey Reveals

Healthcare and Finance Organizations Face High Cyberattack Risk, Survey Reveals

A recent survey conducted by Centiment on behalf of Huntress indicates that nearly half (48%) of professionals in highly regulated industries, specifically healthcare and finance, have experienced a major cyberattack such as a ransomware attack or data breach. These organizations are particularly vulnerable due to their access to sensitive data, including health records, valuable intellectual property, and bank accounts. The survey, which gathered responses from 461 U.S. technology or cybersecurity professionals in manager-level roles or higher within regulated sectors, highlights that 93% of respondents anticipate their organization will face a cyberattack in the next 12 months. Despite this high expectation of attacks, 52% of organizations believe they are fully prepared, while 45% report that IT or security teams frequently deprioritize security tasks due to competing operational demands. The findings also show that larger companies and those with larger cybersecurity budgets are more frequently targete...
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AI Advances Create New Cybersecurity Attack Surface, Emphasizing Identity as Key Defense

AI Advances Create New Cybersecurity Attack Surface, Emphasizing Identity as Key Defense

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of cybersecurity, creating new vulnerabilities and attack vectors that traditional security models struggle to address. According to Karl Henrik Smith, Staff Product Marketing Manager for security at Okta, AI systems, from copilots to autonomous agents, are not only changing how work is done but also reshaping how attackers operate. This evolution means that threats are moving at a pace faster than human responders can manage. A significant concern is the rise of synthetic identities and non-human actors, which are increasingly able to bypass existing security measures. The core development highlighted is that identity, once merely a login credential, has become the primary battleground and the most scalable control against these advanced AI-powered threats. The discussion emphasizes the need for an 'identity security fabric' to operationalize defenses and build secure-by-design generative AI applications without hindering innovation.
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Fortinet Federal Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Enhancing Credibility with U.S. Government Agencies

Fortinet Federal Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Enhancing Credibility with U.S. Government Agencies

Fortinet Federal Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Enhancing Credibility with U.S. Government Agencies
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Biometric Authentication Systems Enhance Security and Convenience Across Various Sectors

Biometric Authentication Systems Enhance Security and Convenience Across Various Sectors

Biometric authentication systems are increasingly being adopted for identity verification, utilizing unique physical characteristics such as fingerprints, facial features, and iris patterns. These systems are often integrated with other methods like keycards to create multi-factor access control strategies. This approach is particularly prevalent in environments demanding stronger identity verification, tighter control over restricted areas, and greater accountability for access to sensitive spaces. Common biometric technologies include fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, and iris recognition, with the choice of method depending on factors like security level, facility environment, user numbers, and specific authentication requirements. Biometric systems can work in conjunction with keycards, PINs, or mobile credentials to enhance security by requiring multiple forms of verification before granting access. This contrasts with traditional keycard systems that primarily verify possession of a creden...
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U.S. Department of Justice Corrects Claims on Chinese Spy Platform Targeting Government Agencies

U.S. Department of Justice Corrects Claims on Chinese Spy Platform Targeting Government Agencies

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a correction regarding its previous statements about a Chinese spy platform identified as QTFY. Initially, the Department had implied that U.S. government entities, specifically the U.S. Senate, NASA, and the Federal Reserve, had been successfully compromised by this operation. However, the revised claims now clarify that these institutions were targets of the Chinese spy platform, rather than confirmed victims of successful hacks. This adjustment follows a domain seizure operation that had previously led to the initial, broader assertions of compromise. The correction refines the understanding of the scope and success of the QTFY operation against critical U.S. government infrastructure.
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Inside the EdTech Privacy Audit That Changed State Law

Inside the EdTech Privacy Audit That Changed State Law

BYU Researchers Reveal How 52% of School Apps Collect Unauthorized Data on Kids as Young as 5