Survey: Nearly Half of Respondents Lack Confidence in Security Both Personally and Professionally

Americans are showing an interesting disconnect in their perception of personal cybersecurity. More than four in 10 (43 percent) U.S. adults have experienced a personal data breach in the past three years, according to a recent University of Phoenix Co… Continue reading Survey: Nearly Half of Respondents Lack Confidence in Security Both Personally and Professionally

Security 101: 7 Tips Every Young Startup Needs to Keep Itself Safe

There are many managerial and operational tasks required to successfully grow a startup business. One of the biggest mistakes startup businesses make is neglecting to safeguard their data from cyber threats. Some studies show that 200,000 new malware s… Continue reading Security 101: 7 Tips Every Young Startup Needs to Keep Itself Safe

Adoption of the Public Cloud in the Financial Services Industry

Cloud computing is not a new name anymore, and its adoption is growing consistently across various industries. Public cloud is a disruptive technology, irresistible to the Financial Services Industry (FSI) due to its tremendous benefits, including agil… Continue reading Adoption of the Public Cloud in the Financial Services Industry

Adapting Security Communication to Different Audiences

Especially in recent weeks and months, information security (infosec) has become an issue of interest to a lot of different people. Over the last several years, more people have started paying attention to infosec issues, which means the audience of in… Continue reading Adapting Security Communication to Different Audiences

Cryptocurrency Hacks and Heists in 2017

The cryptocurrency rush took the world by storm last year. This dynamic environment lured new players, including hungry investors, miners, enthusiasts, looking to their hand at innovative startups not to mention threat actors. We witnessed blockchain s… Continue reading Cryptocurrency Hacks and Heists in 2017

The State of IoT (In)Security

The state of IoT security today is clear: it’s terrible. Internet of Things devices are everywhere; from FitBits and Amazon Alexas to smart appliances and intelligent home security systems, they’ve already permeated our consumer lives. Outs… Continue reading The State of IoT (In)Security

Calculating the Costs of a Cyber Breach: Becoming the “Antifragile” Cyber Organization

The 2017 Ponemon Institute Cost of a Data Breach Study found that “the cost of a data breach is going down, but the size of a data breach is going up.” Additional key findings included the following: The average total cost of a data breach … Continue reading Calculating the Costs of a Cyber Breach: Becoming the “Antifragile” Cyber Organization

How Management Can Help Prevent Insider-Caused Data Breaches

In 2017, some of the world’s most devastating cyber attacks were seen. Insider threats continue to be the primary reason for such high profile data breaches year over year. With the rise of malware as a service, insiders are now more than capable… Continue reading How Management Can Help Prevent Insider-Caused Data Breaches

How Management Can Help Prevent Insider-Caused Data Breaches

In 2017, some of the world’s most devastating cyber attacks were seen. Insider threats continue to be the primary reason for such high profile data breaches year over year. With the rise of malware as a service, insiders are now more than capable… Continue reading How Management Can Help Prevent Insider-Caused Data Breaches

A CISO’s Guide to Minimizing Healthcare Risk

There are many actionable items and methods a CISO can use to minimize risk in the healthcare industry. After all, there are all kinds of tools, project management resources, and resource management solutions that can help keep businesses in order and … Continue reading A CISO’s Guide to Minimizing Healthcare Risk