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CEO Robert Herjavec tells CRN he expects takeover of an identity-based security firm to be completed in the 'the next couple of weeks'. Global managed security services outfit Herjavec Group is in "the final stages" of acquiring an identity security company, according to CEO Robert Herjavec. Herjavec confirmed to CRN that his eponymous group is set to finalise the deal "in the... Read More

Herjavec Group Contributors: David Mundhenk and Alex Spanovic, Security Consulting Services The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a worldwide standard, published and maintained by the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC). It is endorsed and enforced by all major credit card brands & their approved acquirers, and is intended to protect cardholder data wherever it is processed,... Read More

On August 24, Herjavec Group CEO and Founder, Robert Herjavec, hosted a Twitter Chat on our Twitter account. We invited those interested to join the Q&A by using the hashtag, #AskRobert, to ask all their cybersecurity and information security-related questions. The Q&A lasted for an hour with Robert answering many insightful questions regarding the state of the cybersecurity industry. He also... Read More

Written by: Steve Morgan, Editor-In-Chief of Cybersecurity Ventures TABLE OF CONTENTS Highlights Introduction Cybercrime Costs Digital Growth Cybersecurity Spending Why is this Happening? Who is a Hacker? Cyber Offense vs. Cyber Defense Money, and the Law Social Engineering, Phishing, M2M Attacks Ransomware Cyber Labor Shortage Outsourcing Small Business Cybercrime Statistics Fighting Back Book Knowledge Contributors HIGHLIGHTS Top Cybersecurity Ventures predicts cybercrime... Read More

Four newly-discovered vulnerabilities affecting over 900 million android devices (smartphones and tablets) have surfaced. When exploited, these vulnerabilities can give attackers complete control of devices and access to sensitive personal and enterprise data.  Dubbed "QuadRooter", these four vulnerabilities affect Android devices built on Qualcomm® chipsets. Using a malicious app, cybercriminals can trigger privilege escalations and gain root access to a device.... Read More

Don’t miss Robert Herjavec present Sept 29th at 9am!Herjavec Group is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of .conf2016: The 7th Annual Splunk Worldwide Users’ Conference..conf2016 will feature more than 175 technical sessions and customer presentations.  Attendees will share best practices while discovering new features and ways to implement Splunk software to gain insights from their data.The conference will be held September 26... Read More

Corporate use of encryption technology has changed significantly over the past decade. The 2016 Encryption Application Trends Study, published by the Ponemon Institute, surveyed over 5,000 individuals spanning 14 major industry sectors across 11 countries, and noted that 37% of companies are actively using encryption for their businesses. The report is sponsored by Thales E-Security, a technology partner of Herjavec Group.... Read More

Toronto, Canada – August 4, 2016 - Robert Herjavec, founder and CEO of global Managed Security Services Provider, Herjavec Group, announces that the firm has retained its #2 ranking on the Cybersecurity 500 Q3 2016 list. Published by Cybersecurity Ventures, the worldwide ranking recognizes the most innovative companies in the cybersecurity space.  "Herjavec Group has the pedal to the metal in the MSSP... Read More