Symantec reportedly has two new suitors, this time for its very lucrative consumer security business. The takeover deal would value Symantec stock at between $26 and $27 a share, valuing the company at about $16.4 billion. As might be expected, Symantec stock surged on Friday following the news of the possible buyout, jumping 4.5% to $24.52. What’s next here as it relates to the Broadcom acquisition?
How Electronic Security and Cybersecurity Can Work Together
Electronic security and cybersecurity cover very different ground, but as technology continues to evolve these teams are starting to work together. Here’s how.
Capital One Hacker Indictment Not Great News for Amazon’s AWS
The Capital One hacker indictment is not great news for Amazon’s AWS. Here’s why it’s a credibility knock the company can ill-afford right now in light of the Pentagon’s $10B JEDI cloud services contract that’s in the final stages of vendor selection.
5 Things to Look for in a Security Integration Partner
When it comes to electronic security, protection goes beyond the devices and technologies that help keep businesses and people safe. The relationship you establish with your security integration partner plays an important role as well. When making decisions about electronic security strategy and technology, look for a security integration partner who exhibits the intangibles, like trust and transparency. Think about …
IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act Calls for Deployment Standards
The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act calls for deployment standards for IoT-connected devices. That’s not only a very smart move for the Federal government, it could have far-reaching implications for the private sector, and for consumers, as well. And that? That’s a very good thing.
Passwords are Dead: Why Zero Trust is the Future of Corporate Data Security
Any business owner understands how important it is to keep corporate data safe. However, businesses relying solely on passwords may be putting sensitive information at risk.
Paris Calling: Huawei Joins Paris Call Initiative to Bolster Global Cybersecurity – Will it Make a Difference?
Last week Huawei Technologies joined the Paris Call Initiative, a declaration aimed at spurring collective action toward securing cyberspace.
How to Measure the Success of Your Security Awareness Program
A security awareness program usually equals a significant investment of time and funds. Here’s how to determine if it’s working for your company.
Capital One Breach — A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
The Capital One breach is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day for the brand, and just another day of exposure and personal risk for consumers. There’s a reason that every major tech brand is focused on cybersecurity: Dell, IBM, Cisco, SAP, and others understand fully that business can’t be business as usual if customers are vulnerable to hacks. Now we just need to move cybersecurity up the food chain so that it’s a top concern from senior management and the boardroom on down—and fund it.
5 Tips for Better Cloud Security
Companies should strive to keep their cloud data and networking as secure as possible. Learn 5 tips for better cloud security.