Updating best practices for managing cyber risks . I sure hope that the engineers and design managers who design the security protocols for the various systems that I use pay attention to the work of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s Trusted Identities Group.   Specifically, I pray that they will heed the recommendations in June 2017 release of new Digital Identity Guidelines, Authentication and Lifecycle Management ( NIST Special Publication 800-63B ), section 10.2.1 Memorized Secrets.   “Memorized secrets” are “commonly referred to as a password or PIN.”   By following these recommendations, software security folks stand to make my digital life easier and, apparently, more secure.   Complexity does not solve all problems.   Usability matters. For many years I worked for an organization that rigorously enforces computer security:   regular change of complex passwords, shut down desktop and laptop computers every n...

On July 17, 2017, Lloyd’s, the legendary London-based insurance market, released its forecasts of the potential costs of two types of cyber attacks.  The results were headline grabbing:  The July 18, 2017, Financial Times reported that “Lloyd’s warns of $120 billion bill from cyber attack on cloud provider.”  “Extreme assault,” the headline continued, “may outstrip a natural disaster.” For the past several years, the news media has been full of reports on cyber hacks:  The 2013 theft of credit and debit card data from Target, the 2014 release of stolen emails from Sony Corporation, the alleged 2016 cyber-based interference with U.S. elections now being investigated by Congress, and this year’s WannaCry and Petya ransomware attacks name only a few.  There is no doubt that businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governments benefit from interconnectivity—by access to new markets, client support, shared information, and interpersonal communications....

   (July 31, 2017) The MSB At Work photo promotion announced Anthony Moccia, M.S. Business Leadership as the grand prize winner of the $100 Amazon gift card.   Anthony works for Wells Fargo in Danbury CT and will be graduating Fall 2017.    MSB prides itself on having students who juggle work or internships and school.   The other entries included students from across the six graduate degrees and APPEAL programs.   The contest was open to only School of Business students and alumni and the MSB staff voted via survey.   It’s clear MSB is about Getting to Work on Your Future.   Student companies included Mastercard, United World of Sports, Citibank, Octagon, Monefiore, Manhattanville College and the National Hockey League.   Student photos may be used for MSB promotional purposes.  Check out all the entry photos and the winner on the School of Business Facebook page.

The Play to Win: Leadership from the Field or Boardroom event that took place May 9 th 2017 6:00-8:00 p.m. Reid Castle was a lively discussion with our panel of women leaders. They helped illustrate how deciding on a strategic approach, then making the right choices to support it, makes the difference between just playing the game and actually winning.  The discussion was moderated by Sharon Y. Lopez, Founder, Purple Giraffe Productions and had a panel who included Ndidi Massay, Chairperson, New York State Athletic Commission; Denise Povolny, Senior Vice President, Key Bank; Stacey Tompkins, President, Tompkins Excavating. There were many great highlights from the event. Ndidi stressed “Strong leaders sit with their groups, not by their groups.” Denise said “making sure you are above reproach, do the right thing because it is.” She also gave a little career advice, and said “Never give up, achieve goals with hard work and perseverance, and mentor.” Please join...