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8 breakthrough events in the history of cybersecurity

October 16, 2018

cyber-attack is a strike against a computer system, network, or internet-enabled application or device. These attacks happen daily and are constantly evolving. In the past 50 years, cyber attacks have evolved from tiny hacks created by high-school students to state-sponsored attacks compromising presidential elections. While threats continue to develop, it’s important to remember these past events in order to combat impending attacks. In this infographic, we showcase 8 milestone events in the history of Cyber Security that changed cybersecurity forever.

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Datashield

Datashield is the leading provider of Managed Security Services (MSS), and Managed Detection and Response (MDR), to middle market and enterprise customers. Datashield maintains a SOC 2 Type II Advanced Security Operation Center located in Scottsdale, AZ. 2009: Datashield was founded as leading edge Cyber Technology company by a joint investment between RSA, EMC and CEO Michael Malone. 2011: Datashield began offering an MSS solution around log based SIEM technologies. As the market evolved, the need for an MSS provider offering real time forensics and malware analysis emerged and DS expanded the offering. Datashield became the exclusive white labeled MSS solution for RSA Netwitness Security Analytics platform to RSA/EMC middle market and enterprise customers. 2012: Datashield reclaims the initial equity investment from RSA/EMC. Additionally, Datashield partnered with the Frank Keener Investments to buy back the investment from RSA /EMC. 2014: Datashield achieved SOC II Type 2 certificat

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