Cynthia Brumfield
Cynthia Brumfield is a veteran communications and technology analyst who is currently focused on cybersecurity. She runs a cybersecurity news destination site, Metacurity.com.
US Department of Justice push for encryption backdoors might run afoul of First Amendment
Is encryption code speech? Earlier court rulings suggest that it is, legally, and therefore subject to First Amendment protections.
Cell phones don't belong in SCIFs, says Republican congressman
Rep. Mike Rogers says his phone was infected by Russian malware three years ago. Also, why he believes we need fewer federal cybersecurity agencies and election laws.
How enterprises can benefit from Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Organizations are working with the US Department of Homeland Security to enhance their own security awareness training and promote it in their communities.
Justice Department takes another run at encryption backdoors with ‘lawful access’
Law enforcement officials and experts on the distribution of child pornography gathered on Friday to make the emotional, if not technological, case that tech companies should open up their encryption schemes to police investigating...
CISA’s Krebs seeks more measured approach to election security heading into 2020
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director says overhyped concern is a problem, while election officials say they reap the benefits of improved communications.
Senator Warner seeks "grand alliance" to protect against surveillance threat from China’s tech dominance
The senator believes Chinese companies will be required to aid surveillance of the US, especially as 5G networks roll out.
Leader of new NSA Cybersecurity Directorate outlines threats, objectives
Director Anne Neuberger says her group will focus on ransomware, threats to US elections, and nation-state influence operations.
Regional municipal ransomware attacks soar; MS-ISAC can help
Recent regional ransomware attacks underscore the importance of information sharing among municipalities.
Capital One hack shows difficulty of defending against irrational cybercriminals
The motivation of the malicious actor who stole data of more than 100 million people was driven by emotional distress and did not follow traditional hacker patterns.
U.S. Rep Lieu hopeful for election security bill prospects
Congressman sees Republican softening on gun legislation as a sign they might be willing to consider election security. Calls on the security community to expose election system weaknesses.
11 new state privacy and security laws explained: Is your business ready?
States from Maine to California have recently enacted privacy, data security, cybersecurity, and data breach notification laws. Let's break down what each of these laws entails and how businesses and consumers are affected.
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