A policy, by definition, is a statement of management intent that is mandatory for an organization. A security policy, obviously, focuses on the security of information assets.
When FedEx founder Fred Smith attended Yale in the mid-1960s, he wrote an economics paper describing the concept of overnight delivery of packages by air. His professor infamously gave him a “C” grade because he viewed it as implausible. But Smith knew something his professor didn’t—and it was an idea that would change the way the business world worked forever. I bring this story up for two reasons. For one thing, I worked for FedEx and learned a lot from my time there.
In a dramatic twist befitting a digital thriller, a malware analyst at SecurityScorecard turned the tables on cybercriminals, rescuing a company from a staggering $500,000 ransomware demand. This story isn’t just about a single incident; it’s a testament to the power of cybersecurity expertise in the ongoing battle against ransomware, a menace that recorded 493 million instances in 2022 alone.
The automotive industry stands at the crossroads of innovation and vulnerability. As cars become increasingly connected, with advanced systems and features that rely on intricate software, the rise of automotive hacking has become a pressing concern. The convergence of traditional mechanical engineering and cutting-edge software has given rise to a new breed of threats that extend beyond physical security, delving into the digital realm of vehicle control systems.
