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PCI Updates Security Guidance with Focus on Firmware

In-brief: The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI Council) is raising the bar for the security of point of sale systems, with a big focus on the software (or “firmware”) that runs those systems. 

Supply Chain Wreck: CCTV Firmware Vulnerable

The software used by tens of thousands of digital video recorders (DVRs) used with closed circuit cameras (CCTVs) is vulnerable to being remotely hacked, a researcher has discovered.

Internet Heavyweights Urge FCC To Back Off Firmware Rules

In- brief: Google Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf is among those urging the FCC to reconsider rules governing firmware updates to wireless devices. 

Cancelled Talk DEF CON

A Digital Lock Maker Tried To Squash A DEF CON Talk. It Happened Anyway. Here’s Why.

Keyless lock maker Digilock withdrew a cease and desist order and allowed a DEF CON talk on security flaws in its devices to move forward. Other device makers should take note!

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Spotlight Podcast: CSO Chris Walcutt on Managing 3rd Party OT Risk

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT – including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments.