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Researchers develop invisibly thin spray-on antennas
The promise of wearables, functional fabrics, the Internet of Things, and their “next-generation” technological cohort seems tantalizingly within reach. But …

What do you mean by storage encryption?
In my year-long research project, the F5 Labs’ 2018 Application Protection Report, I asked if security professionals used storage encryption for data and applications. About …

A law enforcement view of emerging cybercrime threats
Cybercriminals are adopting creative new techniques to target their victims at an unprecedented pace and are constantly seeking methods to avoid law enforcement detection. To …

How organizations overcome cybersecurity hiring challenges
A strong security-focused culture and adherence to best practices helps companies attract and retain cybersecurity talent. (ISC)² commissioned the study to better understand …

Better security needed to harness the positive potential of AI
Despite heightened interest in enterprise deployment of artificial intelligence, only 40 percent of respondents to ISACA’s second annual Digital Transformation Barometer …

How companies view their cyber exposure, and how they deal with it
The 2018 Travelers Risk Index found cyber risks are the No. 2 concern across all business sizes and industries, and the percentage of businesses reporting they have been the …

Week in review: Shifting security priorities, phishing manipulation tactics, new issue of (IN)SECURE
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Why identity verification needs to be a part of your digital transformation strategy …

Why identity verification needs to be a part of your digital transformation strategy
Smartphones and tablets are an indispensable part of daily life, and consumers expect nothing less than a streamlined mobile experience. With this in mind, businesses are …

Security priorities are shifting in response to increased cybersecurity complexity
The increased complexity of the IT environment, combined with increasingly sophisticated attacks and a rapidly evolving threat landscape, is causing organizations to invest …

Security data reveals worldwide malicious login attempts are on the rise
According to the Akamai 2018 State of the Internet / Security Credential Stuffing Attacks report, worldwide malicious login attempts are on the rise. Akamai detected …

Why voice fraud rates continue to rise with no signs of slowing down
Pindrop released its annual report detailing developments in fraud, the future of voice and the impact to customer service across various industries. In the report, Pindrop …

Spending on cognitive and AI systems to reach $77.6 billion in 2022
Global spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence (AI) systems is forecast to continue its trajectory of robust growth as businesses invest in projects that utilize …
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