Kenneth Corbin
Freelance Writer
Kenneth Corbin is a contributing writer based in Washington and Boston who covers government and regulatory issues for CIO.com.
Why we need the FTC to police ISP privacy practices
The move to scrap the FCC's rules for ISPs leaves the industry without any federal oversight and puts internet privacy at risk.
Russian hacking goes far beyond 2016 pro-Trump effort
As the Senate Intelligence Committee begins the public phase of its investigation, experts warn of the sweeping scope of Russian hacking and disinformation efforts to advance foreign policy objectives. Cites prominent lawmakers Rubio...
Feds to battle cybersecurity with analytics
With more real-time information sharing, officials envision cyber defenses moving from 'vaccine' to 'immune system,' a big analytics project that could achieve something like automatic security.
How Facebook and Google are battling internet terrorism
Leading platform providers are exploring new ways to actively engage in counter-messaging, building on robust systems to flag and remove extremist content.
Trump’s DHS pick urges more coordination on cyberthreats
As the Trump transition team – including the president-elect himself -- warms to the intelligence community's assessment on Russian election hacking, Homeland Security nominee looks to build bridge with IT industry to fight...
IoT attacks could bring real-world damage
Cyber experts warn that lax security of billions of new networked internet of things devices will create a target-rich environment that could have devastating consequences.
McCain opposes splitting NSA and Cyber Command
Chair of Senate Armed Services Committee objects to administration's proposal to decouple spy agency from military cyber warfare unit, threatens to block NSA nominee.
FTC focuses on combating ransomware
Federal Trade Commission chair cautions that businesses must do more to protect consumers from ransomware extortion, one of the biggest cyberthreats today.
Human error biggest risk to health IT
Military health official warns that cyber hygiene falls short in health IT. Healthcare data breaches have hit more than nine out of 10 organizations in the field.
IoT makes security and privacy top challenges for wearables
Industry representatives urge a cautious approach to regulating fast-growing markets for wearable technology amid data security worries surrounding the Internet of Things.
Be proactive not reactive to cybersecurity threats
Security executives urge firms not to lose focus on prevention. They advise developing a holistic plan for IT and business units to fight cybersecurity together.