Remember the card game, “52 Pickup”? It’s played with a deck of cards, a dealer (also known as “prankster”), and at least one naif (also known as “victim”). The game relies heavily on social engineering, the premier tactic used by successful cybersecurity attackers.[i] Unlike cybersecurity incidents, however, once a 52 Pickup victim, never again a […]
Simply Cyber (vol 49) – Will the Circle (of Breach) Be Unbroken
Will the circle be unbrokenBy and by, Lord, by and byThere’s a better home a-waitingIn the sky, Lord, in the sky –A.P. Carter, Charles H. Gabriel, Ada Habershon (1940) Although data breach incidents continue trending upward, organizations and individuals can shelter their high-value information assets (e.g., intellectual property, client-proprietary information, access to financial resources) by […]
The CAMA Conversation – May 26, 2022
A recent article in New York Times discussed the Biden Administration’s “difficulties” with trade relations with China. The story’s author points out that “some officials have grown frustrated that U.S. trade relations are still defined by policies set by President Donald Trump”. Yet, the article continues, top White House aides “argue that removing the tariffs—which […]
Simply Cyber (vol 48) – Matchmaking: IT Services Provider Selection Criteria
Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. — Henry Ford According to a recent study by the California MEP Center (CMTC), only 10% of manufacturers surveyed have internal IT staff. This is certainly what I’ve observed among manufacturers who are seeking help with cybersecurity challenges. The process of choosing […]
Supply Chain Webinar
In this discussion, we will walk through each element of the end-to-end supply chain to review common pitfalls, typical misconceptions, and proven tactics to recover & build true Supply Chain Resiliency. This webinar is for you if you are: 1) Experiencing delays, outages, or unplanned cost increases in your supply chain2) Unsure if your supply […]
Business Continuity Planning Webinar
When the unexpected occurs – having a plan helps you to recover faster. Let’s discuss how to build your business continuity plan in this 1-hour webinar. Presented by Manufacturer’s Edge on March 31, 2022Hosted by Brie Zoller
Simply Cyber (vol 47) – Least Privilege: Taking Responsibility
Every privilege comes with a responsibility. If you don’t take the responsibility, you will lose the privilege. —Sadhguru As an observer of cybersecurity practices (and former corporate IT manager), I can only say “if only.” Taking away privileges is one of the toughest management decisions, whether one is managing pushback from a child (“all my […]
Simply Cyber (vol 46) – Business Continuity Planning: Adversity, Diversity, Opportunity
Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant The ordinary instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends. —Joan Didion, “The Year of Magical Thinking”[i] Russia’s current invasion[ii] of Ukraine was threatened and predicted. Sabers and doorknobs have been rattling for years. The stacking up of military forces, —the sabers—along […]
Simply Cyber (vol 45) – Escape Plans: Incident Response And Business Continuity
Does anyone else feel stuck in the Groundhog Day loop? This year’s Groundhog Day—2/2/22—is palindromic, reading the same forwards and backwards[i] and is the first Twosday of the year. (The next one is 22 February 22, which does indeed fall on a Tuesday.) According to legend, it’s a pivotal day that portends the change of […]
Webinar: Partnering with Federal Research Laboratories to Grow Your Business
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