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Cyber Defense Magazine: Exclusive Interview with Robert Herjavec

Cyber Defense Magazine: Exclusive Interview with Robert Herjavec

UNDERSTANDING VISIONARIES LIKE ROBERT HERJAVEC “Kirk here, beam me up Scotty!”  How do you know when someone is a visionary?  Usually, they will tell you something that makes no sense or sounds absurd or far-fetched.  Then within a few years or longer, what they told you happens, it comes to be, almost prophetically.   For example: “I envision that one day,... Read More
February 18, 2021
TD Ameritrade Network: Robert Herjavec Talks Work-From-Home Impact On Cyber Security

TD Ameritrade Network: Robert Herjavec Talks Work-From-Home Impact On Cyber Security

Robert Herjavec, Founder and CEO of Herjavec Group sat down with Oliver Renick on TD Ameritrade Network's Market on Close to discuss the Apax Partner acquisition, weigh in on tech's role in a post-pandemic economy, and give insight into cybersecurity in 2021.   “I think the Nasdaq is undervalued… We’re about to hit the roaring 20’s in terms of economic... Read More
February 17, 2021
Cybersecurity CEO: 5 Cybercrime Trends to Watch for in 2021

Cybersecurity CEO: 5 Cybercrime Trends to Watch for in 2021

Cyber Predictions for the C-Suite to Keep Top of Mind Next Year   – Robert Herjavec  Los Angeles, Calif. – Dec. 16, 2020   As we close out 2020, it's no secret that this year has had more than its fair share of challenges. At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation... Read More
December 16, 2020
Understand Pentesting vs. Red Teaming

Understand Pentesting vs. Red Teaming

Given the rising threat of cybercrime, especially resulting from a global event such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that security is a never-ending journey, not a final destination. However, for the majority of organizations, it’s not always external security threats that they must be prepared for. Insider threat remains a prevalent vector through which internal cyber incidents occur. Therefore,... Read More
December 14, 2020
Nobel Prize-Winning “Nudge Theory” May Be the Answer to Your Internal Cybersecurity Challenges

Nobel Prize-Winning “Nudge Theory” May Be the Answer to Your Internal Cybersecurity Challenges

According to a study by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), 90% of cyber data breaches are caused by human error. Many people and enterprises already realize that the simplest human error can cause even the most robust cybersecurity frameworks to be compromised and fail. So why, as a cybersecurity leader, is it so difficult to convince your teams to... Read More
December 9, 2020
Cybersecurity CEO: 5 Safety Tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Cybercrime

Cybersecurity CEO: 5 Safety Tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Cybercrime

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are approaching. Make sure to share this with all of your employees. Los Angeles, Calif. – Nov. 16, 2020 Someone you know will be hacked the weekend after Thanksgiving. Over the next two weeks your employees will be bombarded with ads for the best deals on TVs, computers, laptops, cars, clothes, shoes - you name... Read More
November 16, 2020
Raising a Cyber-Savvy Village: Remote Learning Security in the Age of COVID-19

Raising a Cyber-Savvy Village: Remote Learning Security in the Age of COVID-19

Contributed by David Mundhenk, Principal Consultant, Herjavec Group Wholescale student populations are now being sequestered at home long-term and are receiving their schooling via remote classroom access due to the COVID-19 pandemic. School systems, teachers, and administrators have had to acquire and deploy cyber tech en masse; implement and administer whole-scale network systems, convert school curriculum to support remote access... Read More
October 30, 2020
Cybersecurity CEO: Security Awareness is An Ongoing Commitment

Cybersecurity CEO: Security Awareness is An Ongoing Commitment

Now more than ever, everyone in the Boardroom and beyond can benefit from being informed. Los Angeles, Calif. – Oct. 27, 2020 If you’re part of the cybersecurity community, then you know that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), initially launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in October 2004. Not... Read More
October 27, 2020
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Do Your Part: #BeCyberSmart

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Do Your Part: #BeCyberSmart

Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) is a global initiative created by the Department of Homeland Security 17 years ago to recognize the importance of digital security for consumers and organizations alike. Now an internationally recognized campaign, CSAM aims to inform the public about the importance of cybersecurity. As the rate of cybercrime continues to rise, everyone can benefit from being informed.... Read More
October 1, 2020
Cybersecurity CEO: Healthcare Sector Invests In Ransomware Defense

Cybersecurity CEO: Healthcare Sector Invests In Ransomware Defense

Healthcare institutions to increase their spend on cybersecurity through 2025 Los Angeles, Calif. – September 15, 2020 It’s shouldn’t be surprising to hear that the healthcare industry is suffering from a variety of cyber ailments. The biggest perpetrator? Ransomware. CISOs and security teams are being pulled in many directions during the COVID-19 pandemic – especially in securing the remote workforce.... Read More
September 16, 2020