SOCs require automation to avoid analyst fatigue for emerging threats
A survey conducted by LogicHub at RSA Conference 2018 identified 79 percent of respondents believe both human expertise and security automation is needed for a powerful …
Solving the dark endpoint problem with increased visibility and control
In this podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2018, Richard Henderson, Global Security Strategist at Absolute Software, and Todd Wakerley, EVP of Product Development at Absolute …
What’s your security story? How to use security as a sales tool
Positioning security as a value-add to the business rather than a necessary evil is a challenge for many organizations. Since the dawn of enterprise computing, information …
Key obstacles in enterprise security budgeting
IANS released its latest findings on budget-related best practices for information security leaders to consistently command the budget and resources they need. “It’s part of …
2.6 billion records were stolen, lost or exposed worldwide in 2017
Gemalto released the latest findings of the Breach Level Index, revealing that 2.6 billion records were stolen, lost or exposed worldwide in 2017, an 88% increase from 2016. …
How many can detect a major cybersecurity incident within an hour?
Less than half of all organizations were able to detect a major cybersecurity incident within one hour. Even more concerning, less than one-third said that even if they …
Information security can enable business as soon as we change the conversation
Information security is an enabler for business. This has been a mantra for some time, and although it is repeated at major conferences, the reality is that the lack of good …
Security teams are under resourced, overwhelmed by attackers
A new report conducted by the Ponemon Institute uncovered security’s “patching paradox” – hiring more people does not equal better security. While security teams plan to hire …
Are there too many cybersecurity companies?
The most potent global threat in 2018 may not be armed conflict or civil unrest, but cybersecurity. While cybersecurity awareness has increased with high profile breaches in …
Healthcare industry: Attacks outpacing investments in personnel, education and resources
Recognizing that healthcare organizations are facing constant cyber attacks, the 2018 Impact of Cyber Insecurity on Healthcare Organizations study examines the myriad of …
Global SOC maturity improves, yet some still operate with serious gaps in security
Despite the volume of threats rising, the global findings of a new Micro Focus report indicate that more mature Security Operational Centres (SOCs) are becoming more efficient …
Organizations are not doing enough to protect data privacy
In today’s data-driven society, privacy, security and trust are more vital and intertwined than ever before. But many organisations are not doing all they can to protect data …