Biden gets Google, Apple, others to join “whole-of-nation” cybersecurity effort
After a meeting at the White House, Google and Microsoft committed billions to specific cybersecurity investments while Apple, Amazon and IBM made their own promises.
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Apple commits to new supply chain security program following Tim Cook’s meeting with President Biden
Apple CEO Tim Cook participated in a meeting with President Joe Biden and other executives at the White House earlier today to discuss how companies can improve cybersecurity. As a result, Apple announced that it will create a new program to improve the security of its supply chain around the world. more… The post Apple…
Marikana community fear murder accused and former police chief who now heads mine security
Murder accused and former provincial police deputy commissioner Wiliam Mpembe rules mine security with impunity – say people in Marikana The post Marikana community fear murder accused and former police chief who now heads mine security appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
Google commits $10 billion to cybersecurity initiatives, including open source funding & training
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and other tech executives today attended the White House Cyber Security Meeting. Google announced that it’s committing $10 billion over the next five years to strengthen and “advance cybersecurity.” more… The post Google commits $10 billion to cybersecurity initiatives, including open source funding & training appeared first on 9to5Google.
Big Tech makes cyber security pledges at White House summit
Google and Microsoft unveil plans to spend billions of dollars shoring up US defences
Calling the cops for ransomware attacks doesn’t help, say cyber pros
Calling the cops for ransomware attacks doesn’t help, say cyber pros
Google and Microsoft will invest $30 billion in cybersecurity over the next five years
Following a meeting with President Joe Biden today, Google and Microsoft promised to invest a total of $30 billion in cybersecurity advancements over the next five years. Google pledged $10 billion, while Microsoft pledged $20 billion. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on Twitter that $150 million of that money will be used to expand Microsoft’s training…
Queen City Ex gears up for second week with more security
Following a bear mace attack last weekend, Queen City Ex will have stronger security measures in place for it’s second week.
U.S. to work with Big Tech, finance sector on new cybersecurity guidelines
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government on Wednesday said it would work with industry to hammer out new guidelines to improve the security of the technology supply chain, as President Joe Biden appealed to private sector executives to “raise the bar on cybersecurity.” At White House meetings with Biden and members of his Cabinet, executives from…