Expert analysis
USB storage devices: Convenient security nightmares
There’s no denying the convenience of USB media. From hard drives and flash drives to a wide range of other devices, they offer a fast, simple way to transport, share and …
Three major gaps in the Cyberspace Solarium Commission’s report that need to be addressed
Released in March 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission’s report urges for the U.S. government and private sector to adopt a “new, strategic approach to cybersecurity,” …
Tech businesses must rethink their IT infrastructure
Working life has changed drastically in recent months. Speedy digital transformation has been critical for business continuity and has been driving growth even during these …
Business efficiency metrics are more important than detection metrics
With cyberattacks on the rise, today’s security professionals are relying primarily on detection metrics – both key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators …
Elasticsearch security: Understand your options and apply best practices
The ever-escalating popularity of Elasticsearch – the distributed open source search and log analytics engine that has become a staple in enterprise application developers’ …
Data exfiltration: The art of distancing
We have all seen the carefully prepared statement. A cyber incident has occurred, we are investigating but please do not worry since no data has left our network. Perhaps we …
Cybersecurity software sales and training in a no-touch world
The pandemic has led to an outbreak of cybercriminal activity focused on remote workers and enterprises that needed to quickly migrate to the cloud to maintain business …
How data science delivers value in a post-pandemic world
With businesses from various industries tightening their belt due to pandemic-induced economic challenges, investing in data science applications and building out their teams …
Using confidential computing to protect Function-as-a-Service data
Organizations are embracing the power of Function-as-a-Service (FaaS). FaaS can be viewed as a very positive and beneficial result coming from years of data successfully …
Data security matters more than ever in the new normal
Even before lockdowns, there was a steady migration toward more flexible workforce arrangements. Given the new normal of so many more people working from home—on top of a pile …
Does analyzing employee emails run afoul of the GDPR?
A desire to remain compliant with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy laws has made HR leaders wary of any new technology that …
Marred by garbage: Striking a balance for security data
Security applications are subject to the age-old computing axiom of “garbage in, garbage out.” To work effectively, they need the right data. Too much irrelevant data may …