The history of cyber attacks: From ancient to modern
In the 1990s, your typical hacker’s approach used to be “hit-and-run”, and in many cases it was about fame and recognition. Back in those days most organizations only had a …
Most large organizations will have a Chief Data Officer by 2019
The race to drive competitive advantage and improved efficiency through better use of information assets is leading to a sharp rise in the number of chief data officers …
A possible future for IoT security
There are many problems with Internet of Things devices, and security is one of the biggest ones. To serve as an example of this important issue, two researchers from …
There’s no turning back: Say goodbye to the perimeter
If you’ve been following the announcements from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is Las Vegas, you couldn’t have missed Ford’s partnership announcement with Amazon. …
The dismal state of payment data security
With acceptance of mobile and other new forms of payments expected to double in the next two years, a new global study shows a critical need for organizations to improve their …
Data security advances on the corporate agenda
Glasswall Solutions issued its top five predictions for 2016. “We believe the next 12 months will see some of the most significant developments in the history of cyber …
Cybersecurity recommendations for medical device manufacturers
Cybersecurity threats to medical devices are a growing concern. The exploitation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities presents a potential risk to the safety and effectiveness of …
Good practice guide on disclosing vulnerabilities
ENISA published a good practice guide on vulnerability disclosure, aiming to provide a picture of the challenges the security researchers, the vendors and other involved …
Worldwide IT spending outlook for 2016
Worldwide IT spending is forecast to total $3.54 trillion dollars in 2016, just a 0.6 percent increase over 2015 spending of $3.52 trillion dollars, according to Gartner, Inc. …
Endpoint security really can improve user experience
Traditional security policies are intrusive and impact user productivity. This is unfortunately the opinion of most end users. In fact, according to a recent study performed …
Unexpected implications arising from the Internet of Things
More than half of major new business processes and systems will incorporate some element of the Internet of Things (IoT) by 2020, according to Gartner. The impact of the IoT …
Compromised credentials a leading concern for most security pros
90% of organizations are worried about compromised credentials, though 60% say they cannot catch these types of attacks today, according to a new survey by Rapid7. 62% of …