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Coffee Talk with SURGe: 2023-APR-04 3CX Supply Chain Compromise, Medical Device SBOMs, ChatGPT

Grab a cup of coffee and join Ryan Kovar, Mick Baccio, and Audra Streetman for another episode of Coffee Talk with SURGe. The team from Splunk will discuss the latest security news, including: Audra and Mick competed in a 60 second charity challenge on whether or not they see artificial intelligence reaching singularity, with proceeds benefiting DataEthics4All. The trio wrapped up with a deep dive into the RESTRICT ACT and proposed TikTok ban in the United States.

Majestic Care's Middletown Location Experienced a Serious Data Breach

Majestic Care is a nursing home company that has more than 20 locations throughout Indiana. The organization serves elderly patients all over the state and manages a great deal of medical and financial information as a result. That's why it's so upsetting to hear that one of the company's 20 locations was hit by a cyber attack that resulted in the loss of data. If you or one of your loved ones uses the Middletown location, you may have lost important data and could be at risk.

Tripwire and Fortra: Helping Secure IT and OT Environments Better than Ever

When I was younger, you could add a second processor to a computer, but it didn’t double the workload it handled. Natural inefficiencies meant that 1+1 was approximately 1.5 or maybe 1.75 times the workload. Today, multiprocessing and multithreading is so common that even the Windows calculator takes advantage of the benefits. So, when I look at the recent acquisition of Tripwire by Fortra, how do I calculate the result of 1 + 1?

Pen Testing: Passion or Profit?

In this video, we sit down with Jonathan Care, a renowned cybersecurity expert, to explore the question of whether or not money should be the primary motivation for pursuing a career in pen testing. Jonathan shares his insights on the importance of passion and the potential drawbacks of focusing solely on financial gain. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of money in the world of pen testing, and whether it should be a driving factor in your career decisions.

OFAC and Vendor Management: What You Need to Know

Are you aware of the risks involved in doing business with parties sanctioned by the Office of Financial Assets Control (OFAC)? How does this impact your vendor management? OFAC stands for Office of Foreign Assets Control within the Treasury Department. As part of the U.S. government measure to enforce anti-money laundering/counter terrorism financing regulations, OFAC oversees economic and trade sanctions. These sanctions are against countries, individuals, or outfits engaged in disreputable actions.

What Is IoT Device Management? Definition, Key Features and Benefits

IoT Device Management (IDM) is a software platform that helps businesses manage their IoT devices, from identifying and tracking assets to automating operations. IDM features a wide range of features to help businesses manage their IoT devices. IoT device management platforms allow you to remotely control, monitor and update your entire fleet of IoT devices at scale.