Lohrmann on Cybersecurity, Author at Security Boulevard https://securityboulevard.com/author/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/ The Home of the Security Bloggers Network Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:07:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://securityboulevard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/android-chrome-256x256-1-32x32.png Lohrmann on Cybersecurity, Author at Security Boulevard https://securityboulevard.com/author/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/ 32 32 133346385 Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises: How Far Should You Go? https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/cybersecurity-tabletop-exercises-how-far-should-you-go/ https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/cybersecurity-tabletop-exercises-how-far-should-you-go/#respond Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:07:32 +0000 http://securityboulevard.com/?guid=8768b82c3d9264b757c5198c9279d498 With global cyber threats and other international tensions growing, what scenarios should state and local governments consider when conducting exercises to test their people, processes and technology?  

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]]> https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/cybersecurity-tabletop-exercises-how-far-should-you-go/feed/ 0 2013530 Federal, State, Local Cyber Leaders Meet to Discuss Threats https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/federal-state-local-cyber-leaders-meet-to-discuss-threats/ https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/federal-state-local-cyber-leaders-meet-to-discuss-threats/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:38:39 +0000 http://securityboulevard.com/?guid=0b2977538121c7799825e244cc9e8b5c Cybersecurity experts from state and local government, as well as top federal agencies, gathered this week to discuss everything from critical infrastructure attacks to concerns about China. Here are some top takeaways.

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]]> https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/federal-state-local-cyber-leaders-meet-to-discuss-threats/feed/ 0 2012816 How to Think Like a Hacker — and Defend Your Data https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/how-to-think-like-a-hacker-and-defend-your-data/ https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/how-to-think-like-a-hacker-and-defend-your-data/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:56 +0000 http://securityboulevard.com/?guid=eeb00dc43aabbefbf3787591177cc0e5 In this interview with white hat hacker Mishaal Khan, we learn about open source intelligence gathering and how to hack humans — or not.   

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]]> https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/how-to-think-like-a-hacker-and-defend-your-data/feed/ 0 2012181 NIST Releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: What’s Next? https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/nist-releases-cybersecurity-framework-2-0-whats-next/ https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/nist-releases-cybersecurity-framework-2-0-whats-next/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:22:14 +0000 http://securityboulevard.com/?guid=f5d7ffd7bdab1b8a51a4dd9d9d5b7a11 Many global cyber teams are analyzing cyber defense gaps now that the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 has been released. How will this guidance move the protection needle?

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]]> https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/nist-releases-cybersecurity-framework-2-0-whats-next/feed/ 0 2011504 Human Brain Chip Implants: Helpful? Safe? Ethical? https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/human-brain-chip-implants-helpful-safe-ethical/ https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/human-brain-chip-implants-helpful-safe-ethical/#respond Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:48:16 +0000 http://securityboulevard.com/?guid=95da0f69e9e3afc885dd8ea767ac57db Major developments regarding implanting chips in human brains have been announced in 2024. Will this procedure become widespread? Are precautions — or even regulations — needed?

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]]> https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/human-brain-chip-implants-helpful-safe-ethical/feed/ 0 2010819 Introducing the CyberPeace Institute: Protecting Communities Online https://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/introducing-the-cyberpeace-institute-protecting-communities-online/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:15:34 +0000 http://securityboulevard.com/?guid=e275c64516407a3cc59ffe68b79d59d4 In this interview, Pavlina Pavlova, public policy adviser at the CyberPeace Institute, describes the organization’s mission and global activities to reduce harm online for vulnerable populations.

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]]> 2010072 Generative AI Guardrails: How to Address Shadow AI https://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/generative-ai-guardrails-how-to-address-shadow-ai/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:31:44 +0000 http://securityboulevard.com/?guid=191677f9f2800d14c80f4f786a9fca29 New terminology and cyber questions about generative artificial intelligence keep popping up. Can AI be governed? How can GenAI be secured? By whom? Using what tools and processes?

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]]> 2009158 Cyber Mayday and My Journey to Oz https://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/cyber-mayday-and-my-journey-to-oz/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:19:13 +0000 http://securityboulevard.com/?guid=29df63b163f5cb8a70dfb42d341bace9 When we persevere through difficulties our results are often better than initially expected. Here’s a story of how pandemic disappointments and travel problems led to new professional opportunities.  

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]]> 2008426 New Book Offers Approachable Guide for Teaching Cybersecurity https://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/new-book-offers-approachable-guide-for-teaching-cybersecurity/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:10:52 +0000 http://securityboulevard.com/?guid=cedfb191e84c4140c2415fbc0adfcafe Looking for a handbook for teaching the cybersecurity body of knowledge in a conventional classroom setting? Read this book by Daniel Shoemaker, Ken Sigler and Tamara Shoemaker.

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]]> 2007653 NASCIO, PTI on What’s Coming in 2024 for State and Local IT https://securityboulevard.com/2024/01/nascio-pti-on-whats-coming-in-2024-for-state-and-local-it/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:22:18 +0000 http://securityboulevard.com/?guid=f52867f0b3e07deca835698896c196a2 Every January, NASCIO and PTI release their forecasts for the coming year based on what government leaders are saying. So what’s coming in 2024? Here’s a roundup of top CIO priorities.

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