Information Technology Department taps new chief information security officer
James Saunders was named acting chief information security officer Monday for the Department of Information Technology. (Photo courtesy DoIT) The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) named a former U.S.…
19 Billion Passwords Leaked Amid Phone Security Warning
A study of over 19 billion exposed passwords has revealed that only 6 percent of the leaked passwords were unique. The vast majority, 94 percent, were reused or duplicated, making…
AWS empowers global security culture at Wicked6 Cyber Games
Wicked6 Cyber Games 2025 brought hundreds of women together worldwide from March 28–30. This dynamic virtual competition, sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS), helped attendees tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges through…
Top Security Executives Recognized at the 2025 HoustonCISO
HOUSTON, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2025 HoustonCISO ORBIE Awards recognized the exceptional leadership and cyber resilience of top security executives from Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, Marathon Petroleum Corporation,…
Report highlights advances in SSE converged cloud security
As government operations become increasingly digital and distributed, the need for efficient deployment and management of cross-domain network security has never been more critical. A new special report underscores the…
RSAC highlights security markets in transition
As the RSAC 2025 Conference approaches, key themes are emerging that are set to dominate the world’s largest cybersecurity gathering. Industry dynamics are shifting rapidly – from AI enabling higher…