Top 5 Cyber-Secure Cities in the US and Abroad

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

The growing cyber threats across the globe are a sobering reminder that no matter where you’re located, hackers will find a way to exploit your business – or worse, an entire city. Cities all over the US, including major metropolitan areas like Atlanta, San Francisco, and Dallas, have all experienced some type of data breach or security incident, heightening the urgency for cities to place more of an emphasis on…

Ohio Takes on Cybersecurity with the CyberOhio Initiative

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

The threat of a cyberattack is something all businesses must be cognizant of, but unfortunately, many are not. As it has become increasingly challenging to understand and implement cybersecurity best practices, states across the US are beginning to roll out cybersecurity initiatives aimed at helping businesses combat advancing cyber threats. While we’ve touched on the innovative cybersecurity initiatives like the ones that New York has implemented, Ohio is paving the…

Web Application Vulnerability Leads to Compromised Data

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

Georgia Tech Data Breach Last week, Georgia Tech announced a vulnerability in a web application that compromised 1.3 million individuals’ information, spanning from current students to alumni to employees. The vulnerability allowed unauthorized, third party access to a central Georgia Tech database. The university hasn’t released many details yet, but we do know the basics of the incident. The Georgia Tech data breach was found in late March but the…

Cyber NYC Initiative: Will NYC Become the Next Cybersecurity Hub?

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

New York City is known for its state-of-the-art architecture, fast-paced lifestyle, variety of cultures, and endless supply of street food, but it’s about to be known for an initiative that some might believe to be long overdue: Cyber NYC. As cybersecurity threats continue to impact businesses and cities of all sizes, local governments, like that of New York City’s, have taken it upon themselves to ensure the security of their…

Celebrating Women’s History Month at KirkpatrickPrice

by Sarah Harvey / November 14, 2023

The Role of Women in Information Security Women play critical roles in advancing science, medicine, human rights, social justice issues, and so much more, but there’s one industry where women are just getting their foot in the door: information and cybersecurity. While this growing industry has been long dominated by men, it’s quickly starting to change. In fact, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, the percentage of women in the industry is…