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May Madness: Privacy, Legal and Regulatory
The initial panic associated with the need to comply with privacy and information security regulations has subsided as organizations have evolved policies and practices to ensure compliance with laws. The focus has been on what organizations “cannot do” with data. Moving ahead, organizations are looking to determine what they in fact “can do” with the… [Read more]
Mobile Security: Protecting Communications, Data and Devices
Predicting the future is difficult, however few will argue with the continued predicted growth of the use of smartphones. Naturally, this growth will also see an increase in exploits and vulnerabilities within these mobile computing platforms (operating systems, applications, web browser, etc). As new mobile product and service offerings flood the market, security and… [Read more]
Malware and Advanced Persistent Threats: Current Trends and Mitigation
Malware and Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) are cyberthreat categories directed at both business and political targets. The attack objectives therefore typically extend beyond immediate financial gain, and compromised systems continue to be of service even after key systems have been compromised and initial data breach goals reached. Malware successfully penetrates enterprises through a variety of… [Read more]
Welcome to the Newly Redesigned NYMISSA.org
On behalf of the New York Metro Chapter ISSA, we would like to welcome you to our newly redesigned website. Our team has been hard at work designing and developing this site to serve as an efficient means of communication and a first point-of-contact for prospective members. Take advantage of our new site by: … [Read more]
Video: E-voting Information Security & Privacy Implications
At the October 20th meeting of the NYM ISSA, Bill Murray discussed E-voting information security & privacy implications. Here is video of the event: (more...)… [Read more]