Cybersecurity strategy perspectives for the emerging risks and opportunities of securing our digital world. The insights of today will lead to tomorrow's security, privacy, and safety foundations.
23 Oct 2020 1 minute read 8 comments Matthew Rosenquist
The U.S. National Security Agency knows which vulnerabilities China backed hackers are exploiting the most to gain access to sensitive data. The Chinese state-sponsored information gathering engine is a vacuum when it comes to acquiring information...
23 Oct 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist
"Why Sacramento is Ripe to be a Cybersecurity Hub" panel discussion, was lively and engaging. Moderated by Carmen Marsh and featuring Malcolm Harkins, Matthew Rosenquist, and George Usi, the panel discussed a broad range of topics including: Why pic...
22 Oct 2020 1 minute read 2 comments Matthew Rosenquist
The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges against six Russian agents, identified as members of the APT group known as Sandworm. The unsealed documents reveal that the six suspects are all current or have former ties to the Russian foreign intell...
20 Oct 2020 1 minute read 4 comments Matthew Rosenquist
New phishing malware leverages Artificial Intelligence and worm functionality to rapidly spread to contacts of victims. By leveraging previously established relationships the malware can bypass technical controls and easily fool new targets into be...
18 Oct 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist
Recent verified reports highlight exploitable vulnerabilities in Apple’s security chip that cannot be patched! The announcement adds to the growing concerns and shifting perceptions about hardware security. Hardware-based security has pros and cons...
17 Oct 2020 1 minute read 3 comments Matthew Rosenquist
Security experts say don't pay ransomware, but now the U.S. Treasury Department is now declaring it illegal! Every company on the Internet must deal with the threat and emerging regulations. Ransomware continues to be a growing problem because vic...
15 Oct 2020 1 minute read 3 comments Matthew Rosenquist
Microsoft and partners have taken down the Trickbot ransomware infrastructure. That is a temporary relief, as the cybercriminals will soon adapt. The bigger picture is how the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has created a template and partnershi...
13 Oct 2020 1 minute read 2 comments Matthew Rosenquist
Does society want governments to take on the role of protecting the Internet? Should the Internet be considered a Critical Infrastructure and therefore be overseen by governments? Will such actions undermine privacy and liberty or will it be demande...
6 Oct 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist
Why is the Sacramento region ripe for innovation in Cybersecurity? Come join the online Sacramento Urban Technology Lab conference where a panel including Malcolm Harkins, Kimberley Owen, George Usi, Carmen Marsh, and myself will discuss why Sac is...
5 Oct 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist
Join the free webinar on Oct 28th 10am PST to listen to the panel discuss how culture can contribute or destroy cybersecurity! Colleagues Jack Roehrig, Theo Nasser, and myself will be discussing the importance of weaving a positive cyber cult...
