October 22, 2024 at 08:48AM Submit a clever cybersecurity caption for a cartoon for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card by November 13, 2024. Entries can be sent via email or social media. Last month’s winner was Chris Potter, recognized for his creative caption in the “Tug of War” contest. **Meeting Takeaways:** … Read more
February 14, 2024 at 01:39PM The US Air Force is reintroducing warrant officer ranks exclusively for the cyber and information technology professions to enhance readiness against advanced threats from China and Russia. This move aims to attract tech talent and improve capabilities in the face of modernization and strategic adversaries. Additional technical career tracks and … Read more
January 27, 2024 at 11:28AM KCATA, a bi-state public transit agency serving Missouri and Kansas, experienced a ransomware attack impacting communication systems. Despite disruption to call centers, bus routes and paratransit services continue to operate normally. The agency is working with cyber professionals to resolve the issue and ensure customer data security. No ransomware groups … Read more
January 9, 2024 at 07:36AM In 2023, cybersecurity transactions increased, but funding secured by companies decreased significantly. Pinpoint Search Group’s annual report revealed 437 transactions, including 346 funding rounds and 91 M&A deals. Despite increased funding rounds, total funding dropped by 40% to $8.7 billion. The cybersecurity market segments with the highest funding percentages were … Read more
November 22, 2023 at 03:36PM Hack The Box (HTB) announces its fifth annual University Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, taking place from December 8 to 10, 2023. The CTF aims to upskill university students in cybersecurity as there is a talent shortage. HTB also releases research showing that 75% of cybersecurity and IT students use … Read more