Michael Peters
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Michael Peters is the CEO of Lazarus Alliance, Inc., the Proactive Cyber Security™ firm, and Continuum GRC. He has served as an independent information security consultant, executive, researcher, and author. He is an internationally recognized and awarded security expert with years of IT and business leadership experience and many previous executive leadership positions.
He has contributed significantly to curriculum development for graduate degree programs in information security, advanced technology, cyberspace law, and privacy, and to industry standard professional certifications. He has been featured in many publications and broadcast media outlets as the “Go to Guy” for executive leadership, information security, cyberspace law, and governance.
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The WPA3 WiFi Security Standard: What Your Enterprise Needs to Know
According to the Wi-Fi Alliance, there are now more IoT devices than there are humans on Earth, and over 50% of internet traffic travels through wireless networks.
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Tax Phishing Scams Are Back: Here Are 3 to Watch Out For
Tax season is stressful enough without having to worry about becoming the victim of a cyber crime. Here are three different tax phishing scams targeting employers, individuals, and even tax preparers that are currently making the rounds. Employers: W-2 Phishing Emails
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Latest Anthem Breach Traced Back to Third-Party Vendor
New Anthem breach underscores the need to manage cyber risk throughout the enterprise ecosystem
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HHS Publishes New Cyber Security Guidelines for Healthcare Industry
Noting that cyber security is “the responsibility of every health care professional, from data entry specialists to physicians to board members,” the U.S.
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Understanding the DMARC Email Security Protocol
U.S. federal government agencies are required to use the email security protocol DMARC to prevent email spoofing, but the overwhelming majority of federal contractors either don’t have it installed or don’t have it set up properly. NextGov reports:
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Top Cyber Threats Organizations Are Facing Right Now
Cyber security is a continuous game of Spy vs. Spy. Every time a new technology is introduced, the potential attack surface expands. The moment one vulnerability is patched, hackers find another way in. Keeping up can feel overwhelming, even for security professionals. In no particular order, here are the top cyber threats that public and private sector organizations face as we head into the latter part of 2018. Cloud Breaches
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What is HIPAA Compliance?
Confused about HIPAA and whether your business must comply with it? This article will explai HIPAA and the importance of complying with this complex federal law. What is HIPAA? HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which was signed into law by President Bill Clinton. The HITECH Act, which was signed by President Obama in 2009, updated HIPAA by outlining rules and penalties regarding breaches of private health information (PHI).
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Is the Califo ia Consumer Privacy Act the “American GDPR”?
The recent Exactis data leak, which could surpass Equifax in the sheer number and scope of records exposed, has data privacy advocates calling for an “American GDPR.” While it is unlikely that a federal data privacy law will come to pass anytime soon, some states have already taken matters into their own hands. The Califo ia Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which was coincidentally signed into law the day after the Exactis leak hit the news, is the latest example.
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Business Email Compromise Losses Top $12 Billion Globally, Says FBI
Global losses from business email compromise scams, a highly sophisticated form of phishing, grew by 136% betwee December 2016 and May 2018 and now exceed $12 billion, according to a public service announcement released by the FBI. What Is a Business Email Compromise Scam?
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What DoD Contractors Need to Know About the CMMC
Cyberattacks on the U.S. government’s vast network of contractors and subcontractors pose a serious threat to national security, and the DoD is taking action. The agency tasked NIST with developing a set of guidelines addressing advanced persistent threats against contractors who handle high-value data assets, and it recently unveiled plans for its own set of standards, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). What is the CMMC?
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Mirai Botnet Attacks Likely Pulled Off By Bored Teenagers
The Mirai botnet DDoS attacks were the largest on record – and they were likely masterminded by teenagers.
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Marriott Starwood Breach Spotlights Multiple Cyber Security Issues
The Marriott Starwood breach, which exposed the personal data of 500 million guests, was not the largest data breach in terms of size; Yahoo still holds that dubious honor. However, because of the nature of the data stolen, it has the potential for a very long reach and highlights multiple cyber security and data privacy issues. The importance of cyber security due diligence in M&A transactions
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