Cyber Security Headlines Week in Review: Apple encryption, gamification for security, DISA breach
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Feb 28, 2025 This week, Andrew Wilder, CISO at Vetcor, delves into the shifting landscape of cybersecurity. He discusses Apple's controversial decision to withdraw end-to-end encryption in the UK and its implications for user privacy. The conversation also highlights innovative training techniques like gamification, showcasing how they can re-engage employees in cybersecurity awareness. Additionally, Wilder addresses the fallout from a significant data breach and the real risks tied to recent layoffs in cybersecurity roles, raising alarms about national security in an evolving threat landscape.
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Encryption Backdoors
- The UK government's request for encryption backdoors raises privacy concerns.
- This sets a dangerous precedent for government surveillance in democracies.
Gamified Training
- Cybersecurity training needs a new approach, as current methods are ineffective.
- Try gamification to engage employees and teach them to think like attackers.
Delayed Breach Disclosure
- DISA Global Solutions waited almost a year to disclose a data breach.
- This delay, combined with vague language, raises concerns about their data security practices.