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Cybersecurity CEO: What Keeps Chief Information Security Officers Up At Night?

Cybersecurity CEO: What Keeps Chief Information Security Officers Up At Night?

Accountability to the boardroom tops the list of late night worries Los Angeles, Calif. – June 18, 2018 Getting a good night’s sleep has become increasingly difficult for CISOs. The way I see it, there are 3 clear reasons for this and they all center around RISK. After all, aren’t we as Cybersecurity Professionals all in the RISK business? I... Read More
June 14, 2018 Cyber CEO, Robert Herjavec, Security News, Thought Leadership
CNN: Hey Corporate America, Get Ready for Cybersecurity Regulation in the US

CNN: Hey Corporate America, Get Ready for Cybersecurity Regulation in the US

Robert Herjavec is the founder and CEO of Herjavec Group, which provides cybersecurity services to protect global enterprises from online attacks and threats. He's also an investor on ABC's "Shark Tank." The opinions expressed belong to him. Corporate America should get ready. Cybersecurity regulations will soon be coming to the United States -- and that's actually a good thing. A new... Read More
June 11, 2018 Robert Herjavec, Security News, Thought Leadership
The Wall Street Journal: Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec Says Complexity Will Drive More Specialization in Security

The Wall Street Journal: Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec Says Complexity Will Drive More Specialization in Security

Herjavec Group founder sees growth in managed security services, identity and access management Robert Herjavec, founder of IT security firm Herjavec Group and a star on the angel investment reality show “Shark Tank,” says security workers will become increasingly specialized as technologies tied to sub-fields such as identity and access management become more complex. “The level of complexity is increasing and becoming... Read More
June 1, 2018 Robert Herjavec, Security News, Thought Leadership
Key Conversations from the 2018 FS-ISAC Annual Summit

Key Conversations from the 2018 FS-ISAC Annual Summit

Herjavec Group recently attended the 2018 FS-ISAC Annual Summit in Boca Raton, Florida, which brought together regulated financial services firms, relevant public sector entities, and country-level banking associations for keynotes and interactive sessions around the cybersecurity challenges facing the greater financial services community. Financial institutions are consistently challenged to keep up with new and emerging technology, while managing the risk... Read More
May 30, 2018 Security News, Thought Leadership
Threat Advisory: HIDDEN COBRA – Joanap Backdoor Trojan and Brambul Server Message Block Worm

Threat Advisory: HIDDEN COBRA – Joanap Backdoor Trojan and Brambul Server Message Block Worm

This joint Technical Alert (TA) is the result of analytic efforts between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Working with U.S. government partners, DHS and FBI identified Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and other indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with two families of malware used by the North Korean government: a remote access tool... Read More
May 29, 2018 Security News, Threat Advisory
Herjavec Group Cybersecurity Cast: Solving the Cybersecurity Talent Shortage

Herjavec Group Cybersecurity Cast: Solving the Cybersecurity Talent Shortage

Herjavec Group has launched its very own podcast, The Cybersecurity Cast! Produced by Herjavec Group, The Cybersecurity Cast features discussions on the latest news, trends, vulnerabilities, and exploits in the cybersecurity space. Topics include healthcare, ransomware, identity and access management, and more. Episode 8: Solving the Cybersecurity Talent Shortage In the 2017 Cybersecurity Jobs Report, Cybersecurity Ventures predicted that there... Read More
May 21, 2018 Careers, Security News, Thought Leadership
Herjavec Group Recognized with #1 Ranking on the 2018 Annual Cybersecurity 500 List

Herjavec Group Recognized with #1 Ranking on the 2018 Annual Cybersecurity 500 List

Cybersecurity Ventures has released the annual Cybersecurity 500, a compilation of leading companies who provide cybersecurity solutions and services. Herjavec Group is thrilled to be recognized with the #1 spot on this worldwide listing for 2018.  The Cybersecurity 500 creates awareness and recognition for the most innovative cybersecurity companies – ranging from the largest and most recognizable brands to VC-backed start-ups and emerging... Read More
May 16, 2018 Security News
Threat Advisory: Office 365 Zero-Day Used in Real-World Phishing Campaigns

Threat Advisory: Office 365 Zero-Day Used in Real-World Phishing Campaigns

Security researchers have revealed that a zero-day vulnerability found in the SafeLinks feature of Microsoft Office 365 may allow hackers to send malicious emails that bypass security systems on Office 365 accounts. SafeLinks is included in the Office 365 software as as part of Microsoft's Advanced Threat Protection (APT) solution, originally designed to protect users from malware and phishing attacks,... Read More
May 9, 2018 Security News, Threat Advisory
BetaKit: Cybersecurity Experts Tackle Privacy Protection Ahead of Control Conference

BetaKit: Cybersecurity Experts Tackle Privacy Protection Ahead of Control Conference

Over the last several years, many Canadian researchers and news outlets have commented on the rise of political propaganda bots on social media platforms. There are reports of Twitter bot usage in Quebec politics as early as 2012, and yet it seems these trends continue unabated without any meaningful regulation. Reasonable calls for a digital campaigning code of conduct seem... Read More
May 1, 2018 Robert Herjavec, Security News