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Why Email security for a nonprofit organization Matters More in Cloud Environments

Why Email security for a nonprofit organization Matters More in Cloud Environments

Learn why cloud environments amplify email security risks for nonprofits and what's at stake, from donor data to the organization's mission itself.
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Azure IAM Launches Automated Migration Service for Microsoft Identity Manager to SailPoint IdentityIQ

Azure IAM Launches Automated Migration Service for Microsoft Identity Manager to SailPoint IdentityIQ

Azure IAM Launches Automated Migration Service for Microsoft Identity Manager to SailPoint IdentityIQ
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Mouser Electronics Ships Microchip dsPIC33AK DSC for AI Server and Automotive Applications

Mouser Electronics Ships Microchip dsPIC33AK DSC for AI Server and Automotive Applications

Mouser Electronics Ships Microchip dsPIC33AK DSC for AI Server and Automotive Applications
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Local Water Providers Respond to Nationwide Cybersecurity Threats Targeting Water Systems

Local Water Providers Respond to Nationwide Cybersecurity Threats Targeting Water Systems

Water providers across Tennessee are enhancing their cybersecurity measures in response to a series of nationwide threats targeting water entities in at least 12 states. The FBI and Environmental Protection Agency issued a public service announcement on July 30, warning the Water and Wastewater System sector about 'malicious cyber actors.' Incidents reported in Minnesota and other states between July 26-27 involved hackers targeting publicly exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs), modifying passwords, and changing IP addresses to disconnect equipment, leading to loss of monitoring and control. Some facilities reported modified PLC project files, and operational effects included loss of pressure and flooding. While agencies have not officially attributed these attacks to ongoing conflicts, similar cyberattacks in 2023 and 2024 were linked to the CyberAv3ngers, a group associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Accela Seeks Cybersecurity Engineer to Bolster Enterprise Security and Compliance

Accela Seeks Cybersecurity Engineer to Bolster Enterprise Security and Compliance

Accela Seeks Cybersecurity Engineer to Bolster Enterprise Security and Compliance
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Why Vendor risk for a nonprofit organization Matters More in Cloud Environments

Why Vendor risk for a nonprofit organization Matters More in Cloud Environments

Understand why relying on cloud vendors introduces unique and amplified risks for nonprofits and what your organization can do to protect its data.
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Gabon Seeks Rwanda's Expertise in Digital Identity and Government Services

Gabon Seeks Rwanda's Expertise in Digital Identity and Government Services

Gabon is collaborating with Rwanda to develop its digital government ecosystem, aiming to modernize public service delivery. A Gabonese delegation from the Ministry of Interior, Security and Decentralization recently concluded a two-week visit to Kigali to learn from Rwanda's experience in digital transformation. The discussions covered various aspects, including the digitization of public services, artificial intelligence (AI), digital policies, civil registration and identity services, cybersecurity, data protection, and interoperability of services. Gabon plans to establish a centralized digital government platform, with a pilot program involving five government ministries scheduled to begin in December. This initiative follows Gabon's launch of a new generation biometric ID in July 2024, which authorities consider a crucial element in their digital transformation efforts. Rwanda's Irembo national government platform, established in 2015, serves as a successful model, providing a unified entry point for...
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FBI Investigates Alleged Breach of 153 Million Driver's Licenses from ID Verification Company

FBI Investigates Alleged Breach of 153 Million Driver's Licenses from ID Verification Company

The FBI is currently investigating a significant alleged cybersecurity breach involving an identity verification company, IDScan.net (also known as Veriscan), based in Louisiana. Hackers claim to have stolen over 153 million digital scans of driver's licenses from individuals in the United States and Canada, along with millions of other identification cards, travel documents, and medical cards. Cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported that his own driver's license was found for sale on the dark web as a result of this breach. The stolen data reportedly includes front and back images of licenses, and in some cases, infrared and ultraviolet versions used for document authentication. The cybercriminals behind the alleged breach claim they had a real-time feed of every government ID scanned by the company for over a year without detection. IDScan.net, which serves over 7,500 businesses globally including Hertz, FedEx, Target, and various dispensaries and banks, has confirmed it is investigating the incide...
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Senator Wyden Urges NSA to Update VPN Guidance Amid Foreign Surveillance Concerns

Senator Wyden Urges NSA to Update VPN Guidance Amid Foreign Surveillance Concerns

Senator Ron Wyden is calling on the National Security Agency (NSA) to revise its cybersecurity guidance to inform Americans that standard Virtual Private Network (VPN) services may not offer adequate protection against sophisticated foreign surveillance threats. A Congressional Research Service analysis, requested by Wyden, indicates that foreign intelligence services could potentially link VPN users to specific websites by analyzing the timing and volume of encrypted data traffic. This method, known as traffic analysis, does not require breaking encryption and could expose online activities, particularly with single-hop VPNs where traffic passes through one server. Wyden emphasizes the need to clearly communicate this risk to government personnel, contractors, and journalists who are potential targets of espionage. Current NSA and CISA guidance primarily focuses on preventing network intrusions and recommends measures like timely updates and multi-factor authentication, but it is unclear if they have asse...
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PerkinElmer Acquires SimoTech to Expand Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Automation Capabilities

PerkinElmer Acquires SimoTech to Expand Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Automation Capabilities

PerkinElmer Acquires SimoTech to Expand Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Automation Capabilities
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Transitions HHAeXchange Portal to MiLogin for Enhanced Security

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Transitions HHAeXchange Portal to MiLogin for Enhanced Security

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is implementing a significant change to its HHAeXchange Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Portal access. Users will soon be required to log in through MiLogin, Michigan's secure single sign-on solution. This transition aims to streamline access and enhance security for individuals utilizing the HHAeXchange Payer, Provider Agency, and Services Portals. Users are advised to either log into an existing MiLogin for Business account or create a new one via milogintp.michigan.gov for Payer and Provider Agency Portals. For those using the HHAeXchange Services Portal as an employer of record or managing employer for MI Choice, MI Coordinated Health (MICH), and Behavioral Health programs, access will be through MiLogin for Citizens at milogin.michigan.gov. The MDHHS emphasizes the importance of verifying current HHAeXchange portal credentials before the migration to minimize potential access issues.
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Kelley Create Offers Comprehensive Cybersecurity Compliance Services to U.S. Businesses

Kelley Create Offers Comprehensive Cybersecurity Compliance Services to U.S. Businesses

Kelley Create Offers Comprehensive Cybersecurity Compliance Services to U.S. Businesses