Cyber Security News Roundup

Date posted: 18th August 2015

Welcome to Cyber Security News Roundup, our weekly news roundup of stories related to Cyber Security Threats. Cyber Security Weekly will provide the latest in news regarding Zero Day Threats, Firewall and Perimeter protection, along with new and interesting ways hackers are finding their way into your environment.

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What CIOs can learn about security threats from 4 recent hacks

John Brandon of CIO.com analyzed recent attacks and asked security experts how they would recommend IT professionals can prevent the same from happening at their companies.

Companies hope cybersecurity experts in the boardroom can counter hacks

Paresh Dave of the LA Times reviewed how boards are strategically adding cyber security experts to their ranks in order to combat future attacks.

Cisco warns customers about attacks installing rogue firmware on networking gear

Lucian Constantin of Network World discussed how Cisco warned customers about rogue firmware appearing on networking products

Hackers hijack a Corvette via text message

Amanda Schupak of CBS News on how after-market insurance tracking units designed to protect are actually leaving consumers vulnerable to remote zero day attacks.

Enterprises are Analyzing Lots of Internal Cybersecurity Data

Finally and last but not least Jon Olstik from Network World takes a look at large companies mining through Big Data to prevent future attacks.