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"content": "Ex-CIA Official Claims Blockchain Is ‘Biggest Threat’ to Future of US National Security<br /><br />Andrew Bustamante, reportedly a former CIA intelligence officer, has claimed blockchain is “super powerful stuff” that represents a threat to America’s national security. Bustamante, who specializes in publishing life-hacks based on his knowledge of espionage, made his elliptical remarks in a subreddit thread on Dec. 22.<br /><br />Bustamante is also reportedly a United States Air Force veteran and Fortune 10 corporate advisor. He brought up blockchain in response to a question in a subreddit thread, on news aggregation site Reddit, dedicated to Bustamante’s “Everyday Espionage” — what he dubs an “integrated education and training platform that teaches international espionage tactics to benefit everyday life.”<br /><br />One Reddit user had asked Bustamante what he thought represents “the biggest threat to America [sic] national security in the coming years?” giving several leading possible answers such as “Russia,” “climate change,” “Iran” or “North Korea?” To which Bustamante replied:<br /><br />“Block-chain technology is No joke. Super powerful stuff, and the first one to figure out how to hack it, manipulate it or bring it down wins.”<br /><br />While the ex-CIA official did not further elaborate on his remarks, he acknowledged one other Redditor’s response, who asked him for clarification in regard to blockchain versus developments in quantum computing — to which Bustamante responded with “fair point!!!”<br /><br />Bustamante’s exclamation spawned a discussion of the possibility that quantum computing will “forever alter” the cryptographic protection that underpins blockchain — thus specifically attributing Bustamante’s “bring it down” to an argument along this vein.<br /><br />Others meanwhile attempted to extrapolate different meanings based on the scant information given in Bustamante’s comment.<br /><br />One Reddit user suggested his remarks could refer to “the persistent possibility of untraceable, anonymous transactions [that] can happen” on blockchains as being one type of national security threat allegedly posed by the technology. Another pointed to the potential for “falsified” data — i.e. hijacking the blockchain for the purposes of disinformation — which would allegedly become all the more pernicious when stored in an immutable blockchain-based system.<br /><br />Notably, the last time blockchain, alleged geopolitical machinations and the intelligence community made joint headlines was when the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged seven officers from Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) with crypto-funded global hacking and related disinformation operations this October.<br /><br />In July, the DoJ had also charged twelve individuals from two units of the GRU with using crypto — allegedly either mined or obtained by “other means” — to fuel efforts to hack into computer networks associated with the Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and U.S. elections-related state boards and technology firms.<br /><br />Tags <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=alexacybersec\" title=\"#alexacybersec\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#alexacybersec</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=blockchain\" title=\"#blockchain\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#blockchain</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=technology\" title=\"#technology\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#technology</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=cybersecurity\" title=\"#cybersecurity\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#cybersecurity</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=internet\" title=\"#internet\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#internet</a><br /><br />Make sure to Like, Share and Subscribe to Support AlexaCybersec for more.",
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"content": "Cybersecurity Has a Serious Talent Shortage. Here’s How to Fix It<br /><br />The need is real and well-documented. A report from Frost & Sullivan and (ISC) found that the global cybersecurity workforce will have more than 1.5 million unfilled positions by 2020.<br /><br />But the security industry is a fast-growing market, with IDC pegging it as becoming a $101 billion opportunity by 2020. So what’s causing the talent shortage?<br /><br />One of the big reasons is that security businesses tend to look for people with traditional technology credentials — college degrees in tech fields, for example. But security is truly everyone’s problem; virtually every aspect of personal and professional data is at risk. So why are we limiting security positions to people with four-year degrees in computer science, when we desperately need varied skills across so many different industries? Businesses should open themselves up to applicants whose nontraditional backgrounds mean they could bring new ideas to the position and the challenge of improving cybersecurity.<br /><br />There are no signs that the bad guys are limiting their talent pool — and cybercrime is now a $445 billion business. The average company handles a bombardment of 200,000 security events per day. Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly more organized and aggressive, while the teams defending against these attacks are struggling to fill their ranks.<br /><br />Of course, cutting-edge technology is going to be at the center of these new collar jobs. Artificial intelligence, for example, is being used in the workplace in a wide range of ways, and in cybersecurity it is already creating opportunities for new collar positions. AI not only provides a way to help overcome the skills shortage, but is also an important step forward in the way employees will work and companies will defend themselves. We’ve found that by using AI to gather and correlate the insights from the 60,000 security-related blog posts each month, security professionals can digest the relevant information much more efficiently, allowing organizations to upskill their employee base. Companies are already using Watson for Cyber Security to connect obscure data points humans can’t possibly identify on their own, enabling employees to find security threats 60x faster than manual investigations.<br /><br />Companies that are interested in using a new collar approach to fill security positions should consider the following:<br /><br />Re-examine your workforce strategy: Do you know what skills you need today and tomorrow to run a successful security program? Realize that skills and experience can come from a variety of places, and adjust your hiring efforts accordingly.<br /><br />Improve your engagement and outreach: Don’t limit yourself to the same old career fairs and recruiting programs of yesteryear. Get involved in community colleges, P-TECH schools, and other educational programs to start building your recruiting base.<br /><br />Build a local cybersecurity ecosystem: Connect with government organizations, educational institutions, and other groups. Sponsor Capture the Flag security events, and work with local middle and high schools to generate interest in the field. These groups are always looking for willing experts and mentors.<br /><br />Have a robust support program for new hires: Mentorships, rotational assignments, shadowing, and other opportunities help new cybersecurity hires gain experience and learn. Remember, not everyone knows what they want to do right away. Keep new hires engaged by giving them the creative freedom to work on different projects and explore new technologies and services.<br /><br />Focus on continuous learning and upskilling: To retain your new talent, keep employees current on the latest skill sets through classes, certifications, and conferences. Cybersecurity is a highly dynamic field, requiring ongoing education and exploration. And be open to employees from other areas of your business who express interest in cybersecurity career paths. Remember that AI provides employees with more intelligence and contextual recommendations at a speed and scale previously unimagined, so upskilling your workforce is a completely different ballgame these days.<br /><br />Cybersecurity is a complex career field with extraordinarily challenging problems, but with a diverse pool of experiences and ideas, we stand a much greater chance of successfully defending our assets.<br /><br />Tags <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=alexacybersec\" title=\"#alexacybersec\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#alexacybersec</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=blockchain\" title=\"#blockchain\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#blockchain</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=technology\" title=\"#technology\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#technology</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=cybersecurity\" title=\"#cybersecurity\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#cybersecurity</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=internet\" title=\"#internet\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#internet</a><br /><br />Make sure to Like, Share and Subscribe to Support AlexaCybersec for more.",
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"content": "Cybersecurity Has a Serious Talent Shortage. Here’s How to Fix It\n\nThe need is real and well-documented. A report from Frost & Sullivan and (ISC) found that the global cybersecurity workforce will have more than 1.5 million unfilled positions by 2020.\n\nBut the security industry is a fast-growing market, with IDC pegging it as becoming a $101 billion opportunity by 2020. So what’s causing the talent shortage?\n\nOne of the big reasons is that security businesses tend to look for people with traditional technology credentials — college degrees in tech fields, for example. But security is truly everyone’s problem; virtually every aspect of personal and professional data is at risk. So why are we limiting security positions to people with four-year degrees in computer science, when we desperately need varied skills across so many different industries? Businesses should open themselves up to applicants whose nontraditional backgrounds mean they could bring new ideas to the position and the challenge of improving cybersecurity.\n\nThere are no signs that the bad guys are limiting their talent pool — and cybercrime is now a $445 billion business. The average company handles a bombardment of 200,000 security events per day. Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly more organized and aggressive, while the teams defending against these attacks are struggling to fill their ranks.\n\nOf course, cutting-edge technology is going to be at the center of these new collar jobs. Artificial intelligence, for example, is being used in the workplace in a wide range of ways, and in cybersecurity it is already creating opportunities for new collar positions. AI not only provides a way to help overcome the skills shortage, but is also an important step forward in the way employees will work and companies will defend themselves. We’ve found that by using AI to gather and correlate the insights from the 60,000 security-related blog posts each month, security professionals can digest the relevant information much more efficiently, allowing organizations to upskill their employee base. Companies are already using Watson for Cyber Security to connect obscure data points humans can’t possibly identify on their own, enabling employees to find security threats 60x faster than manual investigations.\n\nCompanies that are interested in using a new collar approach to fill security positions should consider the following:\n\nRe-examine your workforce strategy: Do you know what skills you need today and tomorrow to run a successful security program? Realize that skills and experience can come from a variety of places, and adjust your hiring efforts accordingly.\n\nImprove your engagement and outreach: Don’t limit yourself to the same old career fairs and recruiting programs of yesteryear. Get involved in community colleges, P-TECH schools, and other educational programs to start building your recruiting base.\n\nBuild a local cybersecurity ecosystem: Connect with government organizations, educational institutions, and other groups. Sponsor Capture the Flag security events, and work with local middle and high schools to generate interest in the field. These groups are always looking for willing experts and mentors.\n\nHave a robust support program for new hires: Mentorships, rotational assignments, shadowing, and other opportunities help new cybersecurity hires gain experience and learn. Remember, not everyone knows what they want to do right away. Keep new hires engaged by giving them the creative freedom to work on different projects and explore new technologies and services.\n\nFocus on continuous learning and upskilling: To retain your new talent, keep employees current on the latest skill sets through classes, certifications, and conferences. Cybersecurity is a highly dynamic field, requiring ongoing education and exploration. And be open to employees from other areas of your business who express interest in cybersecurity career paths. Remember that AI provides employees with more intelligence and contextual recommendations at a speed and scale previously unimagined, so upskilling your workforce is a completely different ballgame these days.\n\nCybersecurity is a complex career field with extraordinarily challenging problems, but with a diverse pool of experiences and ideas, we stand a much greater chance of successfully defending our assets.\n\nTags #alexacybersec #blockchain #technology #cybersecurity #internet\n\nMake sure to Like, Share and Subscribe to Support AlexaCybersec for more.",
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"content": "Cybersecurity Predictions For 2019<br /><br />Four key predictions that will have a profound influence on the cybersecurity industry for 2019<br /><br />1. Nations At Cyberwar<br /><br />Perhaps it will begin with a skirmish rather than a major battle, but I predict that low-level cyberwarfare among the world’s most powerful players — the United States, China and Russia — will increasingly destabilize international relations and threaten to upset the world order.<br /><br />With digital technology wherever we look and the explosion of the internet of things (IoT), the possibilities of cyber-mayhem are limitless. Think of nuclear reactors, chemical plants and satellites in space — all are potentially vulnerable targets. State-sponsored attacks can come in all sizes, and many will likely be launched as warning shots. But in times of cyberwar, you don’t need to drop bombs to wipe out a country’s infrastructure. All it takes is a few expert hackers.<br /><br />2. Supply-Chain Attacks Rise<br /><br />Cybercriminals are diabolically savvy, and they realize that the easiest route to high-profile targets is through that organization’s network of suppliers and contractors. In 2019 supply-chain attacks will escalate as large corporations, which have enough trouble safeguarding assets already, open themselves up to greater risk as they grow their reliance on partnerships. The results can be catastrophic.<br /><br />3. Cybersecurity Raises Its Profile In The Boardroom<br /><br />In 2019, cybersecurity concerns will be a major topic in the boardroom and executive offices of every significant enterprise. Major data breaches suffered by leading firms across industries has struck fear into CEOs and other officers and board members that their company could be next. What’s more, partners, shareholders and customers now seek to hold corporate leaders ultimately responsible, and that sentiment is only heightened internally within organizations.<br /><br />4. All Take An Enterprise Approach To Cybersecurity<br /><br />Cybercriminals are equal-opportunity attackers. While breaches within huge corporations like Target and Equifax consume the headlines, businesses of every size are under attack, especially in industries like healthcare, law and finance which, by trade, store and manage vast amounts of sensitive data. In 2019, smaller firms will enlist the same cybersecurity approaches that large enterprises use. This means leveraging the benefits of a robust security operations center.<br /><br />In the end, hackers today are developing more sophisticated attacks than ever before and 2019 will pit many ongoing battles. The good news is that companies today recognize the threats they face and are increasingly discovering new ways to better protect themselves.<br /><br />Tags <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=alexacybersec\" title=\"#alexacybersec\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#alexacybersec</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=blockchain\" title=\"#blockchain\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#blockchain</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=technology\" title=\"#technology\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#technology</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=cybersecurity\" title=\"#cybersecurity\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#cybersecurity</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=internet\" title=\"#internet\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#internet</a><br /><br />Make sure to Like, Share and Subscribe to Support AlexaCybersec for more.",
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"content": "Cybersecurity Predictions For 2019\n\nFour key predictions that will have a profound influence on the cybersecurity industry for 2019\n\n1. Nations At Cyberwar\n\nPerhaps it will begin with a skirmish rather than a major battle, but I predict that low-level cyberwarfare among the world’s most powerful players — the United States, China and Russia — will increasingly destabilize international relations and threaten to upset the world order.\n\nWith digital technology wherever we look and the explosion of the internet of things (IoT), the possibilities of cyber-mayhem are limitless. Think of nuclear reactors, chemical plants and satellites in space — all are potentially vulnerable targets. State-sponsored attacks can come in all sizes, and many will likely be launched as warning shots. But in times of cyberwar, you don’t need to drop bombs to wipe out a country’s infrastructure. All it takes is a few expert hackers.\n\n2. Supply-Chain Attacks Rise\n\nCybercriminals are diabolically savvy, and they realize that the easiest route to high-profile targets is through that organization’s network of suppliers and contractors. In 2019 supply-chain attacks will escalate as large corporations, which have enough trouble safeguarding assets already, open themselves up to greater risk as they grow their reliance on partnerships. The results can be catastrophic.\n\n3. Cybersecurity Raises Its Profile In The Boardroom\n\nIn 2019, cybersecurity concerns will be a major topic in the boardroom and executive offices of every significant enterprise. Major data breaches suffered by leading firms across industries has struck fear into CEOs and other officers and board members that their company could be next. What’s more, partners, shareholders and customers now seek to hold corporate leaders ultimately responsible, and that sentiment is only heightened internally within organizations.\n\n4. All Take An Enterprise Approach To Cybersecurity\n\nCybercriminals are equal-opportunity attackers. While breaches within huge corporations like Target and Equifax consume the headlines, businesses of every size are under attack, especially in industries like healthcare, law and finance which, by trade, store and manage vast amounts of sensitive data. In 2019, smaller firms will enlist the same cybersecurity approaches that large enterprises use. This means leveraging the benefits of a robust security operations center.\n\nIn the end, hackers today are developing more sophisticated attacks than ever before and 2019 will pit many ongoing battles. The good news is that companies today recognize the threats they face and are increasingly discovering new ways to better protect themselves.\n\nTags #alexacybersec #blockchain #technology #cybersecurity #internet\n\nMake sure to Like, Share and Subscribe to Support AlexaCybersec for more.",
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