On July 31, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) convened a National Cybersecurity Summit in New York City to discuss cybersecurity threats and the public-private partnership to protect critical infrastructure and national security.
By Jesse Ward, Director, Industry and Policy Analysis, NTCA In partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Institute for Hometown Security (NIHS), NTCA recently announced that it is exploring the creation of a new Cyber-Threat Information...
By Jesse Ward, Director of Industry and Policy Analysis, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association As you may recall, NTCA recently announced that it is exploring the creation of a new Cyber-Threat Information Sharing Forum for Small Network Operators. A group of...
Last month, the FBI issued a warning that smart TVs, anticipated to be big sellers on Black Friday and into the holiday season, could pose security threats for consumers. Smart TVs can be hacked as gateways into a home’s internet connection; moreover, built-in cameras (which can use facial recognition to suggest programming) and microphones can be hacked to enable strangers to watch and listen to your home.
By Josh Seidemann, VP of Policy, NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association Imagine you play a role in an industry that, along with related sectors, contributes more than $1 trillion to the U.S. GDP each year. Imagine those related industries account for...
By Roxanna Barboza, Industry and Cybersecurity Policy Analyst In an age of ongoing digital transformation, companies are constantly working to protect themselves from cyberattacks with the most up-to-date firewalls and software. Although, no matter how much one invests into a...
By Roxanna Barboza, Industry and Cybersecurity Policy Analyst Interconnected devices or the “Internet of Things (IoT)” have made lives more efficient than ever, but consumers cannot seem to get enough. According to Cisco’s Annual Internet Report, every internet user is...
During this pandemic, our homes and businesses are more connected than ever. Every individual has the responsibility to play an active role in securing devices. This is extremely important because these devices keep your information protected. To assist you and...
