A 2020 approach to security: People matter
The information security industry frequently utilizes the phrase “people, processes and technology” (PPT) to describe a holistic model of securing the business. But though …
How can companies avoid the risks of unexpected expenses related to cloud migration?
As companies shift to remote work and move business operations online because of the spread of COVID-19, they are increasingly relying on cloud services. Unexpected expenses …
Thousands of ISO certifications at risk of lapsing due to halted re-certification audits
Thousands of valuable ISO management system certifications earned by UK companies may now be at risk because auditors from Certification Bodies may not have been able to …
CIOs prioritizing IAM over endpoint security and security awareness training
CIOs are prioritizing identity and access management (IAM) over endpoint security and security awareness training in 2020, according to a Hitachi ID survey. The survey, …
Maximizing data privacy: Making sensitive data secure by default
Maximizing data privacy should be on every organization’s priority list. We all know how important it is to keep data and applications secure, but what happens when …
Internal investigations are changing in the age of COVID-19
Internal investigations in corporations are typically conducted by the human resources (HR) department, internal compliance teams, and/or the IT department. Some cases may …
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on cybersecurity
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for hackers and online scammers, and cybersecurity pros saw a 63 percent increase in cyber-attacks related …
What are script-based attacks and what can be done to prevent them?
Attackers always seek out new ways to evade detection. As most endpoint security products handle file-based attacks relatively well, scripts are an excellent way for attackers …
Delivering and maintaining security at the speed of digital transformation
Dustin Rigg Hillard, CTO at eSentire, is responsible for leading product development and technology innovation. His vision is rooted in simplifying and accelerating the …
Things to consider when selecting enterprise SSDs for critical workloads
The process of evaluating solid state drives (SSDs) for enterprise applications can present a number of challenges. You want maximum performance for the most demanding servers …
What is privacy and why does it matter?
Privacy is a basic right and a necessary protection in the digital age to avoid victimization and manipulation. In much of the world, privacy is considered a basic human …
Emerging risk trends: Top risks to identify and address
Senior executives reported concerns around renewed outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic as their top emerging risk in the second quarter of 2020, according to Gartner. Gartner …