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Cybercrime is becoming more sophisticated by the day. Meanwhile, the price for a breach due to damage and disruption, ransom payments and regulatory fines, is increasing. No wonder there’s more of a need than ever for companies to set up a dedica… Continue reading Why Your SOC Needs More Than a SIEM Tool
Cloud security is not as simple as it may seem. Businesses have a shared security responsibility with cloud service providers, but some lack the knowledge to keep up their share of the bargain. Poor configuration and data leaks are common problems that… Continue reading Malware in the Cloud: What You Need to Know
Due to popular demand, my women in information security interview series is back for autumn! This marks the second anniversary since I started. Some of my subjects in this round have been waiting since last spring, so getting to chat with them has been… Continue reading Women in Information Security: Sharka
It is a common trend now to see most of the organizations opting for the cloud. Growing business demands, competition and the growth of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) have helped propel this trend. While everything looks smart in the cloud, what about se… Continue reading Cloud Security: A Cloud Provider-User Partnership
If you’re in your 40s or 50s, you probably remember a TV series called The Twilight Zone. (Millennials, think Netflix’s Black Mirror.) Every show was its own stand-alone story that took viewers into an alternate reality where things got wei… Continue reading Entering the Twilight Zone: Adventures in the Security Leader Search
With individuals, businesses and critical infrastructure increasingly becoming the target of cyber-attacks, cybersecurity today is a multifaceted challenge. As the saying goes, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” And if the cat… Continue reading Guarding the Gate: Cybersecurity De-Mystified
Cyberattacks hit record highs last year, with nearly 160,000 cyber incidents reported and seven billion records exposed in the first three quarters of 2017, according to Online Trust Alliance’s Cyber Incidents and Breaches Trends Report. With the… Continue reading 80 Percent of US Adults Have Never Considered Cybersecurity Careers, Survey Finds
Governments, businesses and societies as a whole benefit enormously from Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI assists organisations in reducing operational costs, boosting user experience, elevating efficiency and cultivating revenue. But it also creates a… Continue reading The Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Organisations
The cyber security field is booming, with demand for cyber security professionals far outpacing supply. This talent shortage has created an industry where pay is high and the options for job seekers are plentiful. Yet there is also a shortage of cyber … Continue reading What Is the Most Important Skill Cyber Security Professionals Can Possess? The Experts Weigh In
Bolting on security after the fact. It’s been a common approach to software security for decades. We architect, build code, deploy it and then figure out how to secure it. From the parade of application-related breaches and data thefts over the l… Continue reading Mastering Container Security: Docker, Kubernetes and More