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Working through the cybersecurity skills gap
It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of qualified personnel in the field of cybersecurity. It’s a problem that has long been noticed and one that is projected to get even …
Securing microservices and containers: A DevOps how-to guide
There is a simple reason for developers adopting the cloud and cloud-native application architectures. These “tools and methods” allow developers to accelerate innovation and …
Patch management is not just IT’s responsibility, get your whole team on board
I have been on the road for a few weeks now and surprisingly the topic of discussion has predominantly been patch management. Why is patch such a prevalent topic? Patching …
Shape up US businesses: GDPR will be coming stateside
Despite the significant financial penalties, US consumers have tended to look away or forgive brands in the aftermath of a breach, but recent research shows that this is no …
E-voting and DDoS concerns: The devil’s in the details
It’s a typical Wednesday. I’m sitting in the lounge at the Imperva office going through emails when I stumble onto a whitepaper titled Trust Implications of DDoS Protection in …
Why creativity is key to security
Similar to corporate auditors and risk and compliance managers, security teams are often viewed as a hindrance to business growth. They are deemed the killjoys of business …
What CISOs can learn from Tyrion on Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is a gripping, global phenomenon. One of the main reasons for its popularity is its nuanced portrayal of characters who are not 100% good or evil. Over seven …
GDPR: Today is the day
Today is the day many organizations around the world have been preparing for. As GDPR becomes enforceable, we sat down with Jerry Caponera, VP Cyber Risk Strategy, Nehemiah …
Security spring cleaning: Tidying up messy firewall rules to reduce complexity
Most security teams are waging a daily battle against complex IT infrastructures, advanced malware and a severe skills shortage – a trifecta that has forced them to tackle …
It’s time to embrace GDPR
The noise around the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been unavoidable, and for good reason. GDPR is coming into effect in a few short days (May 25 to be exact). …
Verifying data processing for privacy and GDPR
GDPR has been a topic of conversation in the security risk and management world since the regulatory action was proposed in 2012. Recent events have led to a greater interest …
Fighting ransomware with network segmentation as a path to resiliency
Recent cybersecurity events involving the use of ransomware (WannaCry and similar variants) represent the latest examples highlighting the need for organizations to not only …