Breach detection: Five fatal flaws and how to avoid them
When the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was passed, it fell on corporate security teams to translate its requirements into technical controls. That threw the IT Security function …
How businesses can stem the flow of leaky data
The privacy and security of corporate data is at risk like never before. Not only are businesses faced with an ever-growing variety of security threats, from sophisticated, …
Internet of Things: Whose data is it, anyway?
Everywhere you look, it seems to be that everything is becoming “smart”. On my wrist, I frequently wear a smart watch that monitors how many steps I take, what my heart rate …
Why insider threats are succeeding
Data leaks and other news events over the past few years have brought insider threats to the forefront of public attention, but most companies still lack the means or …
Travel smart: Tips for staying secure on the road
Whether you’re taking a personal holiday or a business trip, traveling by car or by plane, planning a quick jaunt or preparing for an extended stay, make sure your …
Account recovery via secret questions is a bad idea
Secret questions offer far lower security than user-chosen passwords, and should never be used as the only way to reclaim access to a lost account, Google researchers have …
A first aid kit for ransomware infections
“You’ve been hit by ransomware and you don’t know what to do? Jada Cyrus has assembled a helpful “Ransomware Removal Kit” which contains …
The importance of good threat intelligence
The cyber-threats our organizations face are continuing to evolve, partly in respect to the broadening motivations behind attacks, and partly due to the increased …
Secure smart devices for the holiday season
Summer is almost here and many are currently considering taking their beloved smart devices with them on their travels. However, the risks of doing so are sizeable.With a …
There’s no security without trust
Trust. It’s a small word but it conveys a lot. To many it is the cornerstone of security, because without trust there can be no security. To operate securely in the online …
Global black markets and the underground economy
Adam Tyler is the Chief Innovative Officer at CSID. In this interview he discusses global black markets, what type of information is most valuable for cybercriminals, modern …
Strengthening trust in a highly connected world
As consumers, we increasingly expect anytime-anywhere access and personalized service, whether online at home, on-the-go with mobile devices, or in a store or branch location. …