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How a Nation Should Respond to Global Cybersecurity Threats

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Today, the major threats facing every nation in the world are digital in nature. In response, most – if not all – countries implement serious measures to counter these threats and enhance the overall security of their networks. As such, securing cyberspace is a high priority today for every country’s administration, but not all of […]… Read More

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Australia Cyber Security Strategy: SWOT Analysis

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In April 2016, the government of Australia forwarded a cyber security strategy proposal to solidify its cyber space and fend off the increasing digital threats hurled by enemy states, cybercriminal organizations, and amateur opportunists. In the digital age where cyber-attacks are increasing every year, it is imperative that we have a stringent cyber security plan […]… Read More

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Australia Cyber Security Strategy: SWOT Analysis

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In April 2016, the government of Australia forwarded a cyber security strategy proposal to solidify its cyber space and fend off the increasing digital threats hurled by enemy states, cybercriminal organizations, and amateur opportunists. In the digital age where cyber-attacks are increasing every year, it is imperative that we have a stringent cyber security plan […]… Read More

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Starting Your Career in Cyber Security

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A year ago, I wrote an article entitled Starting Your Career In Information Technology. As your career goes on, you may find yourself traveling down different routes than you originally planned. This article is a follow-up, designed to give an idea of what cyber security has become for me after I transitioned to it from networking. […]… Read More

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Women in Information Security: Gwen Betts

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Women and non-males are in various important cybersecurity roles. They’re writing secure code, they’re researching malware, they’re educating end users, they’re studying in school, and sometimes they’re in important government positions like my last subject, Heather Butler. Gwen Betts’ job is a bit different. She approached me on Twitter, telling me how she’s been enjoying […]… Read More

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Know Your Enemy: From Adware to Worms, the Whats and Hows of Common Cyber Attacks

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Cyber crime is no longer the province of the computer super-geek. In fact, it can almost be said to have gone mainstream with exploit lists, downloadable network tools and scripts – even hacking IT support – all available online at bargain prices. As with any threat to our homes and businesses, knowing the nature of […]… Read More

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There’s No Crying in Infosec

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This is NOT another blog post about May’s WannaCry/WannaCrypt outbreak. Instead, the focus is on the lack of a consensus on the proper prevention and response to events like the outbreak. On a positive note, the WannaCry attacks showcase what a connected infosec community can do to minimize impact when things go terribly wrong. Kudos […]… Read More

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Newbie Retailer’s Guide to E-commerce Security

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Don’t think security impacts sales? Think again. A secure web environment ensures the protection of customer data, but it also makes for a fast and optimized website that drives conversions. An unsecured web environment will be slow, frequently unresponsive, and even dangerous. Opening your first online store is an exciting milestone, and security should be […]… Read More

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Women in Information Security: Heather Butler

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As a woman who works in cybersecurity, I think it’s very important to encourage more women and non-males to enter our field. I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to many female and non-male information security professionals. Last time, I spoke to Jennifer Sunshine Steffens, the CEO of IOActive. This time, I speak to Heather Butler. […]… Read More

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What Does the Future Hold for Ransomware?

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The recent WannaCry ransomware attack left thousands of businesses in more than 150 countries worldwide reeling, with countless Internet users coerced into paying a Bitcoin ransom in the hope they’d regain access to their critical files. For all the advances that have been made by IT security providers to halt such malicious online activity, the […]… Read More

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