In Defense of the Rat
Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than you might think. Can humans learn to live with them?.....»»
How effective are public-private partnerships?
Ninety-three percent of cyber decision-makers say public-private partnerships are vital to national defense, but only 34 percent believe they are very effective, according to a study from MeriTalk and RSA Conference. When asked to grade current effor.....»»
Binary Defense names Bob Meindl as CEO
Binary Defense announced that well-known cybersecurity expert, Bob Meindl, has joined the company as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Meindl has successfully guided the strategic growth of midsize and enterprise cybersecurity companies and brin.....»»
Semperis raises over $200 million to drive innovation in the identity system defense market
Semperis announced it has raised over $200 million in Series C funding led by KKR, with participation from Ten Eleven Ventures, Paladin Capital Group, Atrium Health Strategic Fund, Tech Pioneers Fund, and existing investors including Insight Partners.....»»
Where is attack surface management headed?
Reactive cyber defense is a losing strategy. It’s something that’s been tolerated for many decades, but isn’t it more cost-effective, better for the brand, and more optimal to align with a proactive approach? Attack surface management (ASM) is.....»»
Asian Americans armed themselves during the pandemic in response to racial acts, study finds
Asian Americans who experienced increased acts of racism at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to acquire firearms and ammunition for self-defense, according to a study by researchers at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michiga.....»»
Navy Ships Swarmed By Drones, Not UFOs, Defense Officials Confirm
The Drive's Adam Kehoe noticed something during this week's UFO hearings in the U.S. Congress. "After intense public speculation, stacks of official documents obtained via the Freedom Of Information Act, ambiguous statements from top officials, and a.....»»
CyberSheath launches partner program to help DIB companies achieve CMMC compliance
Security, compliance, and IT roadblocks slow down federal contractors working to achieve compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) includes more than 220,000 companies, many of which have exi.....»»
Boeing tries to catch up to SpaceX after plenty of drama
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company, a primary US defense contractor, and a titan of a global aviation duopoly. A few years ago, the idea that it would dominate commercial space was a given, and companies like SpaceX, a relatively young b.....»»
New advances for reducing defects in multimaterials using directed energy deposition
Materials used in the fields of aerospace, automobiles, medical equipment and defense need to withstand extremely harsh environments. Small flaws in the materials, i.e. cracks, can lead to catastrophic consequences and massive economic loss. However,.....»»
FDA obliterates formula maker’s defense of contamination linked to baby deaths
Proposed consent decree with FDA will require Abbott to take corrective actions. Enlarge / The Abbott manufacturing facility in Sturgis, Michigan, on May 13, 2022. (credit: Getty | Jeff Kowalsky) Formula maker Abbott continu.....»»
US Officials Say Pentagon Committed To Understanding UFO Origins
Two senior U.S. defense intelligence officials said on Tuesday the Pentagon is committed to determining the origins of what it calls "unidentified aerial phenomena" -- commonly termed UFOs -- but acknowledged many remain beyond the government's abili.....»»
Downed Russian Fighters Said to Be Found With Basic GPS "Taped To the Dashboards"
An anonymous reader quotes Business Insider: Wrecked Russian fighter jets are being found with rudimentary GPS receivers "taped to the dashboards" in Ukraine because their inbuilt navigation systems are so bad, the UK's defense secretary, Ben Wallac.....»»
An offensive mindset is crucial for effective cyber defense
As ransomware attacks continue to increase and cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, the federal government has implemented a more proactive approach when it comes to cybersecurity. As evidenced by its stated strategy to adopt a zero trust.....»»
How to play All-Rounders in Pokémon Unite: Charizard, Lucario, Garchomp, Machamp, and more
All-Rounders bring a bit of offense and defense to the battlefield. Here are a few tips to master Charizard, Garchomp, Machamp, and more in Pokémon Unite......»»
House Panel To Hold Public Hearing on Unexplained Aerial Sightings
A House subcommittee is scheduled to hold next week the first open congressional hearing on unidentified aerial vehicles in more than half a century, with testimony from two top defense intelligence officials. From a report: The hearing comes after t.....»»
Pentagon"s China Warning Prompts Calls To Vet US Funding of Startups
Congress may soon require government agencies to vet tech startups seeking federal funding, after a Defense Department study found China is exploiting a popular program that funds innovation among small American companies. From a report: The study, w.....»»
Small drones are giving Ukraine an unprecedented edge
Consumer drones are having a huge impact on the country’s defense against Russia. Enlarge (credit: Petro Zadorozhny | Getty Images) In the snowy streets of the north Ukrainian town of Trostyanets, the Russian missile system.....»»
Exabeam partners with ZeroFox to improve cyber defense capabilities for customers
Exabeam and ZeroFox announced an OEM partnership to enhance indicators of compromise (IoC) with an added layer of threat intelligence for Exabeam Fusion SIEM and Exabeam Fusion XDR customers. In addition to Exabeam site collector and cloud connecter.....»»
SimSpace collaborates with ACSC to provide cyber range exercises for organizations
SimSpace announced that the company is partnering with the Advanced Cyber Security Center (ACSC), New England’s non-profit committed to advancing collaborative defense for its members, to provide advanced cyber range exercises for cyber defenders t.....»»
The fungal effector Rip 1 suppresses maize host defense responses
Plant colonization by biotrophic pathogens requires sophisticated strategies for tissue invasion, defense suppression and metabolic manipulation to loot nutrients necessary for their growth and reproduction. The biotrophic fungus Ustilago maydis secr.....»»