Expert analysis
Utilizing hardware to stop attackers earlier and without disruption
Too often the defense community makes the mistake of focusing on the “what,” without considering and truly understanding the “why.” This mindset often leads to the development …
The growing threat of ransomware: Lucrative, low-risk and easy to use
Recent headlines are testament to the growing popularity of ransomware attacks on businesses and consumers alike. In January, for example, Lincolnshire County Council saw its …
IoT: A hacker’s dream come true?
There’s a lot more to the web than the cat-video-laden sites we normally see. In fact, according to most sources, the web that we can typically get to via our browser of …
Is your business still HIPAA compliant after the 2016 federal changes?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) warned healthcare professionals and their business associates of its intention to launch …
As voice interaction increases, what will security look like in the next 5 years?
Things are getting chatty – everywhere. In Mary Meeker’s recent annual report on the State of the Internet, she dedicated a chunk of it to the liftoff of the voice interface. …
How to secure critical utilities
Over the past few years the issue of cybersecurity and the threat of hackers stealing data has increased tenfold. Not a day goes by without a breach being reported of a …
Preparing for new EU cybersecurity rules and regulations
Recently, the European Parliament signed off on its first ever set of cybersecurity rules. The Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive spells the end of more than …
Three topics everyone will be talking about at Black Hat USA 2016
There has never been a more interesting or daunting time to be in security. We have the proliferation of connected devices and a digitally connected global economy, colliding …
Cyber synergy: The need for collaborative cyber intelligence
It’s official – cybercrime now has a bigger impact than any other form of crime in the UK. That’s the conclusion drawn by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Strategic Cyber …
Security in the M&A process: Have you done your technical due diligence?
Company acquisitions are common in the cyber security market. Whether you are attempting to bolster your strategic position or looking to acquire the best talent, chances are …
Rio 2016: The world is watching, especially hackers
When each nation’s best athletes compete at the Olympic Games, one city seemingly becomes the center of the universe. And while we look on closely—captivated by the …
The damaging divide in application security
It’s time to get serious about application security and the divisive reality of breaches. Even with today’s intense focus on security, web application attacks are on the rise: …