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About Dan Lohrmann

Dan Lohrmann is Field CISO for Presidio. He is an author, blogger, and global keynote speaker on security and technology topics. While serving in Michigan government, he was named SC Magazine CSO of the Year, Governing Magazine Public Official of the Year, and Computerworld Magazine Premier 100 IT Leader. He can be reached on Twitter @govcso

New Guide Offers Advice on Securing Internet of Things Products

LANSING - As more and more devices enter cyberspace, the online security concerns are growing just as fast. In fact, new Internet of Thingscv devices are being taken over and used as attack vectors. Here are some top DDoS stories from the past few months: June 2016 — IoT Botnet — 25,000 CCTV Cameras Hacked

By |2016-10-10T10:39:21-04:00October 10th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured, Guest Columns|

Understanding New Hacktivism: Where Next for Hackers With a Cause?

LANSING - In 2016, hacktivism has become a mainstream force impacting millions of global lives. ‘Hacking for a cause’ has now become a weapon that transcends far beyond ‘antisocial geek misfit’ boundaries. From the DNC email hack to the Panama Papers, a surge in new hacktivism is now the top anti-establishment online tool for achieving

By |2016-08-08T22:36:49-04:00August 8th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Inaugural Global Automotive Cybersecurity Summit Coming To Detroit July 22

DETROIT - A new cutting-edge technology event with cybersecurity solutions for connected and autonomous cars is being organized by Billington CyberSecurity. The cyber summit will include CEOs in the auto industry as well as top government and technology leaders from around the world. Something new is coming to Detroit, but it is based on something

By |2016-06-07T07:31:51-04:00June 7th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured, Guest Columns|

Beyond Spear Phishing: How to Address Whaling And More

LANSING - First, there was phishing … then came spear phishing … and now there is whaling — and other new sophisticated social engineering techniques. The bad guys are modifying their deceptive practices. Here’s what you need to know. Just when you thought you had seen it all regarding online phishing scams, along comes a

By |2016-05-24T17:43:40-04:00May 24th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

7 Reasons You Should Care if the United Kingdom Leaves the European Union

LANSING - On June 23, the world will be watching as the citizens of the UK decide whether to remain in the EU. The ramifications of this vote go far beyond Great Britain or Europe. History shows us that American interests and our future security are directly tied to this “special relationship.” Here’s why you

By |2016-05-13T12:16:12-04:00May 13th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

State Technology Leaders Focus On Procurement, Cybersecurity And Agile

BALTIMORE - The National Association of State Chief Information Officers held their Midyear Conference in Baltimore this past week. There were plenty of hot topics on the agenda, including: enabling innovation through agile software development, the continuing need for procurement reform and a big push on cybersecurity. From the opening keynote highlighting what it takes

By |2016-05-13T12:16:14-04:00May 13th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

Lohrmann Interviews Both Co-Founder, And CEO Of Global Cyber Alliance

LANSING  - What is the new Global Cyber Alliance? Why is it important? Here is an exclusive interview with GCA co-founder and chair Will Pelgrin, as well as the new CEO and president of GCA — Phil Reitinger, that explains all. Back in September, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, City of London Police

By |2016-02-02T17:44:05-05:00February 2nd, 2016|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Anonymous Targets Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, Activates #OpFlint

FLINT - The hacktivist group known as ‘Anonymous’ has launched a campaign called ‘OpFlint,’ which promises online attacks directed toward Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration in response to the Flint water emergency. Website Vocativ.com broke the story, noting that Anonymous Intelligence Group, an account associated with Anonymous, "released a statement on Wednesday morning entitled, "'Anonymous Activates #OpFlint … And

By |2016-01-27T11:07:28-05:00January 22nd, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured, Politics|