Every presidential election year is filled with unanswered questions, many of which will only be resolved after votes are cast and a winner is named. In this atmosphere of uncertainty, there are some things we do know, including what happens if one of the candidates in the 2024 race dies or has to withdraw. In an explainer from the National Task Force on Election...
Originally published by Abnormal Security. Written by Mike Britton. In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has been firmly established as a critical position. And while the journey to becoming a CISO can be challenging, the destination is undoubtedly rewarding—and certainly never dull. Whether you’re...
Originally published by Schellman&Co. If you’re a newly hired CISO or Director for an organization that’s required to achieve and maintain PCI DSS, you may be wondering how and where you can get started so that you’re ready when it comes time for the assessment to begin. No one wants to hear, “I’m putting you in charge of this year’s PCI assessment. The assessor...
Making fiscal information more readily available and increasing participation in fiscal policy can significantly benefit both governments and the public. Open budgets lead to lower deficits, more targeted budget priorities, increased operational efficiency, higher tax morale, and increased revenue. However, the 2023 Open Budget Survey reveals that many countries...
Some of the world’s largest oil companies and the country’s biggest auto maker are joining a group pushing the U.S. government to tax carbon in an effort to slow climate change. General Motors Co. , Exxon Mobil Corp. and BP PLC are among almost a dozen companies joining the Climate Leadership Council, a new organization that advocates replacing many environmental...
This summer, a political miracle occurred. Against powerful opposition and long odds, despite being written off by pundits, and by the narrowest of margins, we passed the biggest American climate action ever. The Inflation Reduction Act is predicted to push us from 25 percent to 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade, and put the...