United States Cybersecurity Magazine

December 2020. FireEye discovers they’ve been breached. The attackers had been inside for months. They used legitimate credentials. No malware signatures. No known indicators of compromise. Traditional security tools saw nothing wrong. This was the SolarWinds attack, one of the most sophisticated supply chain compromises in history. It affected 18,000 organizations including Fortune 500 companies … Read more The post Machine Learning in Threat Detection: What Actually Works appeared first on United States Cybersecurity Magazine.

When most leaders hear “CMMC,” their minds immediately jump to the Department of War.  This is understandable since the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification was created to protect sensitive DoW information by raising cybersecurity standards among its contractors. But here’s what many don’t realize: CMMC isn’t stopping at the Pentagon’s doorstep. Its influence is already rippling … Read more The post CMMC Isn’t Just for the DoD: The Ripple Effect Across All Industries appeared first on United States Cybersecurity Magazine.

Artificial Intelligence has been sprouting up in every direction in recent times—from assisting you in writing emails quickly to making digital paintings to aiding doctors in treating illnesses. It’s only natural then for AI to also enter the domain of cybersecurity. But here’s the million-dollar question: is it there to come to the rescue or … Read more The post AI in Cybersecurity: A Game Changer or a New Threat? appeared first on United States Cybersecurity Magazine.

Cybersecurity is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. AI’s growing adaptability now enables autonomous, evasive attacks. Simultaneously, quantum computers draw ever closer, capable of shattering our strongest encryption. These dual forces fundamentally reshape national security. Our nations now live and breathe through vast, interconnected networks, making every critical function inherently digital. This profound reality elevates cybersecurity to … Read more The post Cybersecurity as a Pillar of National Security: A Fight for Our Future appeared first on United States Cybersecurity Magazine.

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face constant pressure to safeguard client data against ever-growing threats such as ransomware, hardware failures and accidental deletions. Without a solid backup and disaster recovery strategy, even a minor incident can lead to costly downtime and loss of trust. The right tools ensure data protection and streamline the recovery processes for … Read more The post Best Backup and Disaster Recovery Tools for MSPs appeared first on United States Cybersecurity Magazine.

In recent years a disturbing trend has emerged in the online world—violent and exploitative networks targeting vulnerable youth.  In today’s world of technology, children are more connected than ever before.  With access to social media platforms, online games, and messaging apps, the internet offers countless opportunities for education and entertainment.  However, these same platforms have … Read more The post The Darkest of the Dark: The 764 Network appeared first on United States Cybersecurity Magazine.

Passwords have become an everyday aspect of modern life, serving as the primary method for securing access to countless digital platforms and services. People rely on passwords multiple times each day, whether they are unlocking smartphones, logging into email or social media accounts, accessing online banking and work systems, or shopping on websites.  As our … Read more The post Is Your Password in the Green? Modern Tips for Maximum Security appeared first on United States Cybersecurity Magazine.

The CSO Conference & Awards has evolved into a premier event for cybersecurity professionals and leaders. Formerly known as CSO50, this conference has a rich history of recognizing excellence and innovation in the field of cybersecurity. Origins and Evolution Welcome to the reimagined CSO Conference & Awards, fueled by a brand-new name and an expanded … Read more The post The CSO Conference & Awards: A Brief History appeared first on United States Cybersecurity Magazine.

The mysterious blockchain technology. Well, it was mysterious. In fact, at one point, it was futuristic. And there was so much hype around it, yet so many differences, that nobody really trusted it. But what happened? Blockchain technology moved from hype to the future. It’s something most people know about, understand, and are interested in … Read more The post Blockchain Technology: From Hype to The Future appeared first on United States Cybersecurity Magazine.

The quest for innovative solutions is relentless in an era where government agencies and service providers grapple with increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity challenges. One such solution that has emerged as a potent tool in mobile security is using virtual iPhones and Android phones for penetration testing and malware analysis. These virtualized environments have ushered in a … Read more The post Tools to Meet Tomorrow’s Mobile Cybersecurity Threats for Government appeared first on United States Cybersecurity Magazine.