Suspended domains: An unprecedented data sharing opportunity

A recent Domain Incite article quotes an ICANN Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) claim that over “800,000 domain names have been suspended since the beginning of the year as a result of Whois email verification rules in the new ICANN Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA 2013)”. The cause for these suspensions is inaccurate domain registration data, in […]

Wi-Fi sharing can attract hackers

  My sister has a condo, and she provides Wi-Fi for the renters. A neighboring condo owner wants to know whether he can have access to her Wi-Fi for his renters. What are the risks of providing open access to her Wi-Fi? — Mary Q., via email You know, Mary, we can understand why your[continue […]

National Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (NH-ISAC) swings into action following Hurricane Sandy

Top Priority Sector:  disaster_preparedness_emergency_response Image Caption:  Deborah Kobza In response to Hurricane Sandy, the National Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (NH-ISAC) has activated the National Healthcare and Public Health Cyber Response System, a 24/7 emergency response protocol supporting all-hazards (physical and cyber) healthcare critical infrastructure protection, mitigation, response and recovery. Homepage position:  10 read more […]

Executive Order on cyber security coming, might include information sharing

Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector:  cyber_security Image Caption:  White House meeting As Congress recesses for the national election, the White House is close to issuing an Executive Order on Cyber security in the coming days that could include information-sharing measures for infrastructure providers, according to reports. Homepage position:  10 read more View full post on […]

Exec order on Cyber security coming, might include information sharing

Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector:  cyber_security Image Caption:  White House meeting As congress recesses for the national election, the White House is close to issuing an Executive Order on Cyber security in the coming days that could include information sharing measures for infrastructure providers, according to reports. Homepage position:  10 read more View full post […]