With the ongoing cyber security skills shortage, a growing number of information security (IT) professionals are being asked to take on new responsibilities for their organization’s cyber security program. Estimates show the number of unfilled cyber security positions worldwide could grow to 4 million by 2021, which will only make the problem worse. Even with… Read More
It’s often said that employee training and awareness are a key component to any successful cyber security program. In today’s blog, we’ll explore why this holds true, and how to improve your programs. For the most part, employees know where data is, how it’s used, and how to access it. With rare exceptions, they’ve also… Read More
AWS re:Inforce 2019 is kicking off on June 25, and the Delta Risk team is excited to be there as an exhibitor. The two-day event will be held in at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Stop by booth #417 to visit us! About AWS re:Inforce This is the first Amazon Web Services (AWS) conference dedicated to cloud… Read More
Colleges and universities face some unique challenges when it comes to building a cyber security program. From an ideological standpoint, university campuses are founded on the concept of the free and open exchange of ideas and information. However, universities today must balance this with the day-to-day reality of securing a vast range of critical data… Read More
In 2019 university cyber attacks have been making headlines. Many colleges and universities, mainly those in the U.S. and other NATO countries, have become targets for cyber criminals and nation-state actors. In the ever-evolving cyber ecosystem, security professionals and their adversaries engage in continuous virtual combat. Cyber criminals have historically been more focused on targeting… Read More
We’re only a month into 2018 and we’ve already seen a flurry of security incidents. Meltdown and Spectre grabbed headlines early, bringing attention to a serious design flaw in Intel processor chips. Ransomware breaches that hit Allscriptsand Hancock Health were born from the SamSam variant, which has only gained strength as a major threat across all sectors. What else is in… Read More