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Summary The University of South Florida (USF) is set to launch the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing this fall, backed by the largest donation in the university’s history—a whopping $40 million. The college aims to address the pressing cybersecurity workforce shortage in light of escalating cyber threats across the nation. Tech entrepreneur […]
Summary The Pentagon is taking strides to simplify the software authorisation process within the Department of Defence (DOD) through a new initiative called SWIFT – Software Fast-Track. Announced by acting CIO Katie Arrington, this programme aims to overhaul the current authority-to-operate process, making it quicker and more efficient while maintaining robust security standards. A recent […]
Summary Portland-based tech company Smarsh has announced the suspension of its messaging app, TeleMessage, after it suffered a security breach. The app, used by former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz for communication, faced scrutiny following the apparent hack, which raised concerns about data integrity and security in governmental communications. Smarsh is currently working with cybersecurity […]
The messaging app TeleMessage, which was found on the phone of former US national security adviser Mike Waltz, has halted all operations to investigate allegations of a data breach involving its services. The parent company, Smarsh, has confirmed ongoing investigations into the incident, with a cybersecurity firm now involved. Source: Wired Key Points TeleMessage has […]
Cobb County has confirmed that a data breach earlier this year was indeed a ransom attack, affecting the information of at least ten individuals. The county opted to refuse the ransom demand and instead took affected systems offline to safeguard data. Source: Article URL Key Points The breach occurred in March, compromising data of at […]
Summary The European Commission has set forth new digital policy priorities aimed at advancing the European digital single market. Key focus areas include cybersecurity, technological sovereignty, and refining market and consumer regulations within the digital space. Unlike previous legislation periods that saw the introduction of new acts like the DSA, DMA, and AI Regulation, the […]
Summary The article discusses the rising threat of cybercriminals to employee retirement information, highlighting recent updates from the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor. It outlines 12 key cybersecurity recommendations for plan sponsors and fiduciaries to enhance protection against cyber threats. These guidelines aim to secure sensitive employee data and […]
The European Commission is kicking off its new legislative period with a bang, focusing on key digital policy priorities to enhance the EU’s single digital market. The emphasis is on cyber security, technological sovereignty, and refining the current digital landscape. Unlike the last term, which birthed groundbreaking laws like the DSA and DMA, this phase […]
Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 has announced Fred King, also known as CryptoSnake, as a keynote speaker for its upcoming conference. The event, set for June 10-11, 2025, will focus on the intersections of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Speaker Highlights Fred King will deliver a keynote on “The Future of Blockchain Tech: 2035,” discussing real-world […]
Maryland has appointed James Saunders as the new acting chief information security officer (CISO), following the departure of the previous CISO, Greg Rogers. Saunders brings substantial experience from both the private and federal sectors to the role, where he will spearhead the state’s cybersecurity initiatives beginning Monday. Key Points James Saunders has been named Maryland’s […]
