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    Daily Briefing is a curated listicle made available by The Readable. We select a handful of significant stories worth sharing with our readers and present them in an easy-to-read, accessible format. Dain Oh and Minkyung Shin collaborate in monitoring, selecting, and reviewing the news articles, with Arthur Gregory Willers contributing to improve the overall readability […]

    Last month, the nations that comprise the prominent Five Eyes intelligence alliance, along with several of the group’s allies, announced that the extensive network of underwater cables that permit global data transmission requires updated security standards. The vast amount of data constantly transferred via these cables—notably among allied Western powers that find themselves pitted against […]

    Seoul―The 5th Cybersecurity Policy Forum―Cybersecurity experts from South Korea, the United States, and Japan stressed the need for international cybersecurity cooperation to strengthen protection against cyber threats. At the 5th Cybersecurity Policy Forum in Seoul on Tuesday, three experts discussed their countries’ digital information strategies for tracking cybercrime. They highlighted the need to enhance global […]

    Daily Briefing is a curated listicle made available by The Readable. We select a handful of significant stories worth sharing with our readers and present them in an easy-to-read, accessible format. Dain Oh and Minkyung Shin collaborate in monitoring, selecting, and reviewing the news articles, with Arthur Gregory Willers contributing to improve the overall readability […]

    “Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you stay abreast of the latest breaking issues. And not only is this provided free of cost to […]

    A leading South Korean cybersecurity expert cautioned that the convergence of artificial intelligence with advanced technologies—such as semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology—could bring about serious risks to global peace and security. Yoon Jung-hyun, a research fellow at the Center for Science, Technology, and Cybersecurity at the Institute for National Security Strategy (INSS), discussed potential security […]

    Iris scanning is becoming increasingly popular as a fast and accurate method of biometric identification, commonly used to unlock smartphones and verify financial transactions. Its contactless ease of use has led to widespread adoption across various industries. However, despite its convenience, iris scanning raises significant concerns regarding data sensitivity and potential breaches. While advancements in […]

    In September 2023, Singapore launched an initiative aimed at fostering talent, innovation, and growth in the cybersecurity industry. Led by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), the program has evolved into an international cybersecurity innovation hub, attracting startups from around the world. The CyberSG Talent, Innovation, and […]

    On October 22, Soongsil University in South Korea inaugurated its Artificial Intelligence Safety Center to conduct research aimed at addressing the risks and threats associated with the evolution of AI. The work of the center will be maintaining relationships and collaborating with various experts and organizations in the field of AI to promote the safer […]

    “Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you stay abreast of the latest breaking issues. And not only is this provided free of cost to […]

    Singapore―SICW 2024―David Koh is the first commissioner of cybersecurity in Singapore and the first chief executive (CE) of the Cyber Security Agency (CSA). Since the establishment of CSA in 2015, he has led the agency as CE while also serving as the chief digital security and technology officer at the Ministry of Digital Development and […]

    Singapore―SICW 2024―The recent movie Young Woman and the Sea, which parallels Ernest Hemingway’s classic novel The Old Man and the Sea, tells the true story of Trudy Ederle, who made history by becoming the first woman to swim the English Channel on August 6, 1926. The film concludes with the assertion that her achievement extended […]

    Singapore―SICW 2024―The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS), launched by Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency (CSA) as a voluntary program to rate commercial products based on their cybersecurity standards, has gained international momentum with South Korea joining its proactive efforts to protect the digital ecosystem. By signing a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) with Singapore on October 16, South […]

    Singapore―SICW 2024―Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean said Monday that the benefits of the digital world, such as societal progress and innovation, can only be achieved when digital technology is fundamentally trusted by the public. The senior minister made the statement to an audience at Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW), […]

    Daily Briefing is a curated listicle made available by The Readable. We select a handful of significant stories worth sharing with our readers and present them in an easy-to-read, accessible format. Dain Oh and Minkyung Shin collaborate in monitoring, selecting, and reviewing the news articles, with Arthur Gregory Willers contributing to improve the overall readability […]

    Daily Briefing is a curated listicle made available by The Readable. We select a handful of significant stories worth sharing with our readers and present them in an easy-to-read, accessible format. Dain Oh and Minkyung Shin collaborate in monitoring, selecting, and reviewing the news articles, with Arthur Gregory Willers contributing to improve the overall readability […]

    “Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you stay abreast of the latest breaking issues. And not only is this provided free of cost to […]

    Programming interviews for software development roles are a common practice in the tech industry. However, it is rare for these interviews to involve code designed to secretly steal sensitive data from job candidates’ computers. “He wanted me to open up a full stack application and explain the code. I did, but I ran it in […]

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    Falcon platform will deliver complete protection against identity-based attacks across hybrid cloud environments, from on-prem AD to cloud-based identity providers and SaaS apps AUSTIN, Texas & AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fal.Con Europe — CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has agreed to acquire Adaptive Shield, a leader in SaaS Security. With this acquisition, CrowdStrike will be the only […]

    TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#LeadershipChanges–To build on the recent leadership changes announced on October 31, 2024, Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced additional updates to its leadership team, effective January 1, 2025. These changes will bring critical skills to key roles, including valuable external perspectives, to sharpen the company’s focus and […]

    Jumio’s identity verification solutions helping global social media company streamline KYC, improve conversions and meet regulatory requirements SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jumio, the leading provider of automated, AI-driven identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, today announced its partnership with Riley Cillian to streamline eKYC for the social media platform’s video chat apps. Founded in 2014 and now […]

    WELLINGTON, New Zealand–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Airbox Systems, the leading provider of operational information sharing software for the emergency services, and Fernbridge, a New Zealand-based security and technology company, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver Airbox’s groundbreaking emergency management and response capabilities to New Zealand. Airbox software instantly visualises and shares critical information, empowering emergency services teams […]

    SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RapidFort, a leading innovator in cybersecurity pioneering Software Attack Surface Management (SASM), today announced the appointment of Ben de Waal as Vice President of Research and Development. De Waal joins RapidFort as a highly skilled engineer and entrepreneur with more than 65 patents to his name and a proven track record of leading […]

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