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Microsoft misfire: what can be learnt from the tech giant’s cybersecurity failings

SRM

Earlier this month, a federal cybersecurity watchdog group reported that Microsoft’s cloud cybersecurity has colossal and far-spanning shortcomings, including failed technology and an “inadequate” security culture that “requires an overhaul.” Naturally, customers are worried about what this could mean for their data.

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Security Industry Association Names New Director of Standards and Technology

Security Industry Association

Edison Shen will lead SIA’s standards and technical program activities and develop content on cybersecurity and technology topics for SIA members. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Edison Shen as its new director of standards and technology. Learn more about SIA’s standards and technology offerings here.

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The Added Value of Security Data for Proptech

Security Industry Association

Is this transparent to the wider business and in particular cybersecurity teams? How are we currently tracking all our network-connected assets, managing product life cycle and assigning accountability for management and maintenance of these devices?

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What Does It Take to Be FIPS Compliant?

Pure Storage

The Federal Information Processing Standard compliance certification was originally created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) specifically for U.S. The NIST stands for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. federal agencies. government agencies. An agency of the U.S. What Is the Purpose of FIPS?

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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Aiden O’Brien as FAST Executive Director

Security Industry Association

“The security industry is an innovative, high-tech field, and I look forward to helping FAST solve the industry’s workforce challenges by bringing awareness to the engaging, meaningful career opportunities available in security, ranging from technician roles to cybersecurity, sales, operations and more.”

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Get the Most Out of Your SIA Membership: Attend a SIA Committee Meeting at ISC West

Security Industry Association

Where : Casanova 603 SIA Staff Contact : Edison Shen, director of standards and technology ( eshen@securityindustry.org ) Utilities Advisory Board Meeting SIA’s Utilities Advisory Board demonstrates thought leadership on compliance and technology topics of interest to professionals managing security at a wide spectrum of utility facilities.

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ISO 27001 Certification Requirements & Standards

Reciprocity

Human error has often been identified as the weakest link in cybersecurity. If you choose certification, be sure that the certification body is appropriately certified by a recognized national accrediting organization and the International Accreditation Forum member. Staff Training. Opt for a Certification Audit.

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