cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Training & Commitment (Chris Wright Commentary)
Cybersecurity training should go beyond simply reading an email and checking a box to complete a course, practice and proactiveness are better approaches to keeping staff ready for anything. read more >
by Christopher Wright -
Smart Eye Technology Advances Biometric Security with New Patent
The Bentonville-based company has secured its third patent in the realm of biometrics and cybersecurity. read more >
Before CEO’s Arrest, Evolve Bank Pitched a Fintech Comeback Story
The troubled West Memphis bank had been setting the stage for a rebound from litigation, regulatory enforcement and a data breach. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
UA Little Rock’s Nitin Agarwal on How COSMOS Detects Online Threats
UA Little Rock’s Nitin Agarwal discusses COSMOS’ work using AI and social science to counter online threats and train Arkansas’ tech workforce. read more >
Bastazo Secures Venture Capital Backing to Expand AI Cybersecurity Tools for Utilities
Bastazo drew new funding from Cortado Ventures as it pushed to deploy its AI-powered cybersecurity platform for critical infrastructure. read more >
Little Rock Woman Sues Chase Bank After $440K Wire Scam Loss
Rebecca Dobbs’ case is one of several by victims who say their banks failed to protect and reimburse them after hackers accessed their accounts. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
More Data, More Software Problems (Zack Hill Commentary)
Businesses must face the AI readiness gaps in legacy systems head-on. read more >
by Zack Hill -
Evolving Regulations Reaffirm the Need for a Strategic Approach to Cyber Risk Management (Chris Wright Commentary)
Since January, we’ve seen a flurry of government announcements, from executive orders on artificial intelligence to dismantling highly effective public-private partnerships like the Cyber Safety Review Board. read more >
by Christopher Wright -
UA Little Rock Awarded $4.65M to Advance Cybersecurity Education
The grant will help UA Little Rock enhance its efforts in preparing high school teachers to teach cybersecurity. read more >
Bentonville’s Smart Eye Technology Targets Remote Cyberattacks
Smart Eye Technology, founded by Dexter Caffey, uses continuous facial recognition to enhance cybersecurity and block remote desktop attacks. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
UA’s Stephen Tycer on Evolving Cybersecurity Trends & Challenges in Higher Education
He has more than two decades of experience in compliance standards, technology and network security management. read more >
Bring Your Own Device to Work? Better Not (Chris Wright Commentary)
A mobile workforce must follow the same cybersecurity protocols as in-person employees. read more >
by Christopher Wright -
Arkansas Businesses Face Growing Need for Cyber Insurance as Cyberattacks Increase
As cyber criminals grow more sophisticated and attacks more frequent, businesses face a reality in which cyber liability insurance is no longer optional. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
UA Little Rock Gets $1M Grant to Establish Cybersecurity Center
The university plans to renovate a space of more than 5,000 SF in the Engineering and Information Technology Building for the new center. read more >
UA Little Rock Awarded $561K to Lead GenCyber Program Coalition
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded $561,000 grant from the National Security Agency to lead a coalition of institutions who will offer cybersecurity programs to junior high and high school students. read more >
Cyberattacks: It’s Not If But When (Ashley Perkins Commentary)
Your company’s cybersecurity will be tested. Being ready requires a varied approach to counter threats. read more >
by Ashley Perkins -
Jeff Teague Talks Cybersecurity & Banking Success at Citizens Bank
Jeff Teague is chairman & CEO of Citizens Bank of Batesville. An automobile dealer by first love and career, he entered banking by accident. read more >
Forge Institute Launches Programs to Support Tech Innovation, Entrepreneurship
The programs are funded through an award from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which received $5 million in federal funding to support efforts to enhance cybersecurity capabilities across the region. read more >
Forge Institute Adds 2 to Advisory Board
Both have worked with the CIA and have years of experience in cybersecurity. read more >
Hackers Post Evolve Customers’ Data on the Dark Web
The cyberattack comes less than two weeks after the Federal Reserve took action against Evolve over shortcomings in its risk management program. read more >
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