Tag: Doug White
Panel: In fending off cyberattacks, prevention isn’t nearly enough
While common security measures can help companies and their employees avoid becoming victims of cybercrime, they aren’t foolproof, said Shakour A. Abuzneid, a professor...
‘Thinking like a hacker,’ ROI benefits highlighted at PBN Cybersecurity Summit
PROVIDENCE – In the past five years, the U.S. has logged more than 2.6 million cybersecurity-related complaints, costing a total of $18.8 million in...
Panelists say employees are liability with cybersecurity
A company’s best asset, its own employees, can be its worst enemy when it comes to cybersecurity, and training employees so they stay ahead...
Experts warn businesses to plan ahead for cybersecurity crisis
The effort to protect a company from cybercrime and recover from cyber intrusions extends well beyond the walls of the business, according to panelists...
Colleges upgrade courses, as cybersecurity job market heats up
In recent years, colleges and universities across Rhode Island have upgraded their cybersecurity course offerings, but reports show schools can’t pump out cyber-trained students...
Accounting firms spending on tech, staff to protect against cyberattacks
Major cyberattacks are habitual reminders to most business owners that cybersecurity is vitally important.
The feeling is especially acute among accountants, who often maintain highly...
RWU expert sees need for more regulation after Equifax breach
PROVIDENCE – In the wake of a data breach at consumer credit-reporting giant Equifax, in which the private information of 143 million Americans may...
Five Questions With: Doug White
Doug White is the chair of Cybersecurity and Networking at Roger Williams University and the co-host of the Secure Digital Life (securityweekly.com) podcast. White...
