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Regulating the IoT: Impact and new considerations for cybersecurity and new government regulations
In 2019 we have reached a new turning point in the adoption of IoT – more markets and industries are migrating to a cloud-based infrastructure, and as the IoT continues to …

Finance knocks business and professional services off top spot in four most attacked industries
Finance is the most attacked sector in EMEA, accounting for 30% of all attacks – compared to 17% globally, according to NTT Security. It knocks business and professional …

Mainframe security is top priority for 85% of IT pros yet few are adequately protecting their systems
While 85 percent of companies say mainframe security is a top priority, just 33 percent always or often make mainframe decisions based on security. The “Don’t Let Mainframe …

What hackers inside your company are after: Convenience
Digital transformation is not a technology trend. Rather, it is a convenience trend. Businesses are changing because customer expectations demand it. Each day, consumers find …

Closed loop automation combats IoT security threats in the 5G age
The 5G race is on as carriers prepare for the onset of the next wireless generation in their own ways. While some have pseudo-definitions of 5G, others like Verizon and …

Coinhive stops digging, but cryptomining still dominates
While cryptomining services such as Coinhive have closed down, cryptominers are still the most prevalent malware aimed at organizations globally, according to the Check Point …

Gain immediate visibility into your actual cyber risk for free
Visibility into an environment attack surface is the fundamental cornerstone to sound security decision making. However, the standard process of 3rd party threat assessment as …

Adhering to the mobility requirements of NIST 800-171 does not have to keep you awake at night
The majority of companies in the United States and Europe are required to comply with at least one IT security regulation – often times more. This forces companies to exert …

Framing supply chain attacks
The increase in the demand for innovative software has effectively reshaped the software development industry itself. Today, speed and agility are paramount and development …

Perimeter solutions: Do layers of security make a difference?
As an enterprise, it is always important to constantly reevaluate information security solutions. When doing so, take a good look at the perimeter solutions in place and their …

CIOs and CISOs hold off on crucial updates due to potential impact on business operations
CIOs and CISOs around the world have held back from implementing critical measures that keep them resilient against disruption and cyber threats. Over eight out of ten (81%) …

Securing your app and driving down call center fraud
In this Help Net Security podcast, Angie White, Product Marketing Manager at iovation, talks about how optimizing the customer journey through your mobile app can help you …
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