President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on cybersecurity as a response to the WannaCry ransomware attack. This executive order is entitled as “Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure.” The executive order contains three main sections and a fourth category that includes some definitions of terms…
On May 12, 2017, what is believed to be the largest ransomware attack in history occurred on the internet. A global search is heating up trying to locate those who are responsible for the attack. While this search is occurring, there is also a question of how much blame for…
So, where do we go from here? After the Internet of Things was effectively used as a way to crash various online stores and services, it leaves us with the question of how can we fix this gaping hole in our security that would allow this new technology to continue…
As it stands, the Internet of Things can be a dangerous proposition. Due to various hacking techniques, like rubber ducks, pineapples, and pivoting, one must wonder, if it can be hacked into, and if so, then what can we do about it? What about cars, planes, trains, and power plants?…
For entrepreneurs who seek to engage in international business, it is important to keep abreast of developments in other countries. Political problems, exchange rates, and legislation may affect the business climate when engaged in international business. The most recent shake up in international legal requirements seems to have risen from…
We know that the JOBS Act has been officially confirmed by the government. We have written about the JOBS Act in the past, and Title III has provided various new rules regarding equity crowdfunding, specifically on who can donate, and where the participating entities can receive funds. Yet, even with…
So far, we have discussed what licenses are necessary and how you will be using your drone. Surely, there can’t be more issues. Well, not quite. Following the issuance of drone licenses, there are restrictions on where and when these drones can fly. Be it for safety or for general…
So, now you’ve registered and gotten everything you need for your drone. What now? Well, it depends on what you plan on using your drone for. Maybe it’s a gift for a child or a friend. Maybe you’d just like to use it for fun. However, as we briefly touched…
So, now that we know more about preemption in the CAN-SPAM Act, then what more is there to consider? There is actually quite a lot of other factors, namely standing. Now that you know how the federal CAN-SPAM Act and state laws may interact, there leaves the question of “standing.” …
As the implementation of the European Union Privacy Shield comes closer, other elements of the shield come into influence and place restrictions on businesses that transfer data between the United States and Europe. Further adding onto this, is the General Data Protection Regulation. This can be a major issue in…