I’m bad dinner company. As the CFO of a cloud technology provider, I like to speak about finance and cybersecurity, two topics entirely capable of putting my dinner guests to sleep. However, both topics are extremely important in today’s business world and are inextricably linked. Good cybersecurity is extremely expensive, and bad …
Most enterprises have embraced the advantages a cloud infrastructure can bring to their computing, storage, network or other needs, and many are juggling multiple cloud platforms, some private and other public. This comes with an unprecedented levels of automation that allows enterprises to scale to new heights in efficiency, but also …
Researchers have found several authentication and encryption vulnerabilities in the firmware of marine diesel engine controllers by Norwegian company Auto-Maskin, as well as the accompanying Android app. These security flaws could be exploited by attackers to change the firmware and configuration files, install malware, and perform actions …
Security incidents involving cloud infrastructure have become a regular occurrence since many organizations began shifting their assets to the cloud. Many of these incidents happen because of misconfiguration. “Cloud misconfiguration is a pervasive issue for a variety of reasons,” says Phillip Merrick, CEO of Fugue. …
Most enterprises have embraced the advantages a cloud infrastructure can bring to their …
Can a bot create valid, high-quality fixes for software bugs more rapidly than a human can, and …
Microsoft remains ensconced on the top of the list of brands impersonated by phishers in North America, Vade Secure has revealed. Phishers’ favorite targets The company compiles a list of the top 25 “phishers’ favorites” each …
We have been accustomed to think about botnets as a network of compromised machines – personal devices, IoT devices, servers – waiting for their masters’ orders to begin their attack, but Protego researchers say that many …
While the Internet of Things has the potential to drive the next wave of online innovation, it needs to be grounded on secure networks that prevent cyber criminals from hacking into the myriad of IoT-enabled devices that they are increasingly …
There is a high level of concern among consumers about the risks associated with cybercrime from their smart devices, and one in four claims to be a victim of a cyberattack. Yet, the vast majority of consumers are unaware of what they can do to …
I’m bad dinner company. As the CFO of a cloud technology provider, I like to speak about finance and cybersecurity, two topics entirely capable of putting my dinner guests to sleep. However, both topics are extremely important in today’s …
A majority of companies (54 percent) are worried that they will soon outgrow their security solutions, according to Threat Stack. While budgets are expected to increase by 19 percent over the next two years, organizations are struggling with a …
Gartner revealed seven digital disruptions that organizations may not be prepared for. These include several categories of disruption, each of which represents a significant potential for new disruptive companies and business models to emerge. …
NSFOCUS released its H1 Cybersecurity Insights report, which analyzed traffic from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018. Crypto miners Since the end of March, the number of crypto mining activities has risen sharply compared to the beginning of …
FireEye launched the new capability that allows organizations to evaluate email threat detection efficacy with a no-charge evaluation service powered by FireEye Email Security. “Email continues to be the most prevalent attack vector, and …
Demand for IT security skills has never been higher. As cybercrime rises, the world faces a shortfall of 1.8 million cybersecurity professionals by 2022. Now’s the time to own your future. (ISC)² research shows 70% of employers plan to hire …
