Ben Kapon

The increasingly frequent and severe cyber security threats posed to the state’s information and financial systems has led the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) to pass the State of New York’s Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies (23 NYCRR 500). This law took effect March 1, 2017 in an effort to protect crucial customer data, as well as the IT […]

One of IT’s primary goals is to protect the company’s confidential data. HR’s focus is on developing and preserving the corporate culture, while at the same time, protecting employee privacy. This blog is based on our learnings from working closely together to implement a global security program at Forcepoint. We were curious about each other’s

Cookie sales may take a back seat to fighting identity theft and other computer crime now that Girl Scouts as young as 5 are to be offered the chance to earn their first-ever cyber security badges. Armed with a needle and thread, U.S. Girl Scouts who master the required skills can attach to their uniform’s

Cyber Monday, the sales bonanza when millions of shoppers scour the internet for deals and discounts, is inching closer and closer. Many shoppers will make their purchases by logging into online accounts with high-street retailers – accounts which contain sensitive details including credit card numbers, addresses and phone numbers and are often created in haste

“Think of [cybersecurity] more as safety and security in roads and cars. The car hasn’t really changed in the last 30 years, but a lot of security is built in, and it’s not sexy until the moment it saves your life. You’ve got bits that are hidden – airbags – and bits there to remind

The proposed cybersecurity regulations for New York-based banks, insurance companies and other financial services were written in January 2017. Now those regulations are in effect as of August 28, 2017, and companies must comply with the requirements put in place by the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS). Additional rules will be phased into effect between

The global cybercrime epidemic – predicted to cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021 – is creating an unprecedented shortage of cybersecurity workers. These 10 facts, figures, statistics, and observations sum up the employment crisis – and offer a few ideas and programs that may help solve the problem: 1. The 2014 Cisco Annual Security Report ventured what

Wireless network or WiFi, the moment you hear these words you realize how convenient your life has become. Wireless Internet Connection has made it easy for anyone to use the Internet at any device ranging from Laptops, Smartphones, and Tablets, etc. from anywhere in the house without managing tons of cable bundles. One important thing