Trendwatch Privacy, Security, Defense: May 11, 2020

SpaceNews: Venture Capital Slowdown a Concern for Military Space Programs, Analysts Warn

 “Most of the investment in the last three years has been from newer investors to the sector, some of whom will lack the stomach to continue.”

SpaceNews: Defense Market A Safe Haven for Space Companies During Pandemic   

Since the pandemic hit, Pentagon contracts have been a lifeline for companies in the space industry, said Chris Quilty, president of Quilty Analytics.  

FedScoop: Navy Opens up $30m in Small Business Tech Funding to Stabilize Supply Chain   

The Navy is trying to do its part to support small businesses and startups during the coronavirus.   

Wall Street Journal: Cybersecurity Lobbying Spending Mounts as Privacy Laws Take Shape 

Efforts range from traditional advocacy on specific bills to advising lawmakers on the security dimensions of current events, including the coronavirus pandemic

Forbes: How The Global Pandemic Is Impacting Data Privacy And Security   

These unprecedented times have created an interesting dilemma for organizations that enforce regulations as they try to weigh the benefits of remote working against the risks of privacy violations.