Congratulations to the following security professionals recognized for their outstanding contributions to the cybersecurity industry. The annual (ISC)² awards honor exceptional practitioners for their commitment to a safer cyber world for one and all. Each will be honored at next month’s (ISC)2  Security Congress in Las Vegas. (ISC)² Senior Professional Award Recognizing individuals who have significantly contributed to the enhancement of the information security workforce by demonstrating a leadership role in an information security workforce improvement initiative, program or project. The 2022 honorees: Americas: Shawn Harris, CCSP, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, Senior Director of Information Security and Compliance, Chipotle Mexican Grill For his involvement in the development and implementation of the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), a cybersecurity control framework for cloud computing

What is the true value of a cybersecurity certification? Many people may underestimate the depth of knowledge that is required to earn the designation of a certified security professional.  Along with that, many do not recognize the global reach of a certification.  We spoke to Jonas Björk, of Cygate, which is a Swedish telecommunications organization. His decades-long passion for cybersecurity is only eclipsed by his love of skateboarding. Jonas attested to both the gravity of knowledge required, and the value of the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) credential.  His sincere and candid conversation is extremely motivating.Q: What is your current role at Cygate? A: My role at Cygate is a Security Pre-sales representative, as well as an engineer and security

Cyberattacks on the video game industry, big-name brand data breaches and the Tea Pot gangster make headlines this week. Here are the latest threats and advisories for the week of September 23, 2022. Threat Advisories and Alerts Iranian Cybercriminals Target Western Nations Bad actors associated with the Iranian Government’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been exploiting Microsoft Exchange, Fortinet and VMware Horizon Log4j vulnerabilities. The attacks have hit critical US infrastructure sectors as well as Canadian, Australian and U.K. organizations. Rather than targeting specific sectors or entities, the cybercriminals are exploiting known vulnerabilities on unprotected networks to extort data and encrypt discs in support of their ransom operations. Source: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts/aa22-257a Cybercriminals Steal Millions via Healthcare Payment Processors The FBI

The Deadline is Approaching, Your Voice Can Make a Difference in Protecting Privacy The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking for public input regarding new cybersecurity regulations. (ISC)² members and trained cybersecurity professionals can provide valuable insight into best practices in protecting people’s privacy.   The FTC is seeking public comment on whether it should implement new trade regulation rules or other regulatory alternatives concerning the ways in which companies collect, aggregate, protect, use, analyze, and retain consumer data, as well as transfer, share, sell, or otherwise monetize that data in ways that are unfair or deceptive.  On August 22, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR). This is a request for public

This year’s (ISC)² Security Congress will feature increased opportunities to network with your peers and will be engaging whether you are joining in-person or virtually. We are looking forward to our first ever hybrid Security Congress where we will be live streaming across the globe from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Whether you have attended in the past or are gearing up for your first (ISC)² event, this year’s Security Congress has something fun for everyone! In addition to the 100+ educational sessions throughout the live event, you will hear from dynamic keynote speakers and learn about new products from vendors in the Solutions Theater. Attendees can make new friends and continue the day’s conversation with a dose of healthy