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.
2020 outlook for cybersecurity legislation
Here's a rundown of all the security-related bills working their way through this year's U.S. Congress, plus some hot security topics likely to be debated.
High-profile departures widen federal government’s security talent shortage
Recent key departures--voluntary and forced--might make it harder for government agencies to find the talent needed to fulfill their security missions.
The race for quantum-proof cryptography
Lawmakers briefed on quantum computing’s threat to encryption and the urgent need for mathematical research.
CrowdStrike, Ukraine, and the DNC server: Timeline and facts
Politicizing cybersecurity only serves to undermine trust in its practices and objectivity, experts fear.
Global threat groups pose new political and economic dangers
Nation-state players in Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia and Russia are getting new objectives and changing strategies, say experts.
Russia’s Sandworm hacking group heralds new era of cyber warfare
In-depth research on Sandworm shows broad capabilities and scope to disrupt anything from critical infrastructure to political campaigns in any part of the world.
Twitter spy scandal a wake-up call for companies to clean up their data access acts
Two Twitter employees accessed user data on behalf of the Saudi government. Neither should have had access, and this is a sign of a bigger problem at all companies.
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.
Equifax’s data breach disaster: Will it change executive attitudes toward security?
Equifax's 2017 breach will cost it billions in fines, customer restitution and mandated and voluntary security improvements. All organizations that profit from consumer data should take notice.
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