Dave Komendat, a seasoned and recognized security leader and influencer and former CSO at Boeing, has joined the Cooke and Associates advisory board.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98822-dave-komendat-joins-cooke-and-associates-advisory-board

The State of Consumer Cybersecurity 2023 report was released by ReasonLabs on January 19 and highlighted year-over-year cybersecurity trends.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98813-phishing-is-leading-malware-type-affecting-remote-employees

Department of Public Health says 2022 was second consecutive year that drug mortality rates in San Francisco dropped despite climbing national rates.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98812-san-francisco-accidental-overdose-deaths-decline-for-second-year

The connected nature of today’s IT ecosystems increases the risks associated with shadow IT, the act of using unapproved third-party apps and software.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98795-shadow-it-risk-a-dangerous-connection

TSA increases efficiency, stops a record number of firearms, improves access control and screens passengers faster, boosting travel security in 2022.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98815-736-million-passengers-benefit-from-tsa-improvements

A cybersecurity expert breaks down what makes marketing, C-suite and IT departments prone to cyberattacks and what they can do to prevent attacks.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98814-cybercriminals-target-marketing-c-suite-and-it

Data loss prevention (DLP) is among the new generation of defenses against cyberattacks, especially when part of a multi-layered security strategy.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98800-what-data-loss-prevention-can-do-to-protect-your-most-valuable-asset

Adding to the list of government agencies, North Carolina has banned TikTok and other apps from state devices, citing data privacy concerns.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98805-north-carolina-bans-tiktok-wechat-from-government-devices

Eric Crittendon has been named the new Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness for the South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC).

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98807-eric-crittendon-named-director-of-security-for-south-bend-school-district

An early-career security professional reflects on his experience attending the SECURITY 500 Conference, a day of networking and information sharing for enterprise security professionals.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/98808-the-importance-of-networking-reflections-from-the-2022-security-500-conference

Check Point Research data on worldwide cyberattacks reveals a 38% increase globally as hackers target remote workers, learners and healthcare.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98810-global-cyberattacks-increased-38-in-2022

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announced that Steven Frid has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the agency.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98802-steven-frid-joins-election-assistance-commission-as-executive-director

IT risk leader Steven Woods has been appointed the new Global Director of Data, Technology & Security at Worldwide Broker Network (WBN).

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98801-steven-woods-joins-wbn-as-global-director-of-data-technology-and-security

The 2023 Global Enterprise Resilience Report from Infinite Blue highlights security & risk challenges brought on by today’s environment.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98806-7-factors-influencing-global-enterprise-risk-and-resilience-in-2023

Louisiana cultural institutions are eligible for $5,000 security grants to write and update emergency plans and safety procedures.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98804-emergency-preparedness-grants-assist-louisiana-cultural-institutions

Healthcare security leaders must mitigate a number of cybersecurity threats facing the sector, including third-party breaches, IoT device attacks, and cloud data breaches.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/98803-3-healthcare-data-vulnerabilities-to-be-mindful-of-in-2023

A 2022 Ransomware report released by Datto shows that SMBs are aware of increasing cyber threats and are investing in network and cloud security.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98796-2022-smb-ransomware-report-reveals-increased-cybersecurity-investments

The Bassett Healthcare Network has expanded its K-9 security unit and will continue expansions in 2023, aiming to bolster physical security.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98794-new-york-healthcare-network-expands-k-9-security-program

The Pennsylvania State University and Ohio State University research team have received a $1.8 million NSF grant to help improve construction worker safety.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98798-penn-state-and-ohio-state-research-aims-to-improve-worker-safety

As employees return to the office, security professionals from Adastra share cybersecurity and data security tips for workplaces.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98797-10-ways-to-reduce-workplace-cybersecurity-risk