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The New Mindset Required for Making a Dent in the World of Cybercrime

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We all know that cybercrime is increasing and likely to jump from a $75 billion problem last year to a $170 billion problem in 2020. Most will argue that this out of control spiral that the cybersecurity industry is in is unavoidable. It’s just the nature of the game. We will always be one step […]… Read More

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August 2016: The Month in Ransomware

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Crypto ransomware ran rampant in August. Despite commendable efforts on security analysts’ end, only few viable decryptors were released to assist victims in recovering their data. One of the prominent events was the takedown of WildFire Locker campaign by the Dutch National Hi-Tech Crime Unit in collaboration with McAfee and Kaspersky, which demonstrates how effective […]… Read More

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Building a Security Culture

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Building on the connection between breaking security policies and cheating, let’s look at a study[1] that asked participants to solve 20 simple maths problems and promised 50 cents for each correct answer. The participants were allowed to check their own answers and then shred the answer sheet, leaving no evidence of any potential cheating. The […]… Read More

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5 Ways You Can Ensure Improved Data Security

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Today, we live in a day and age where businesses are continually crippled by data breaches. From the 2014 JPMorgan Chase hack that compromised 76 million households and 7 million small businesses accounts, to the 2015 Anthem breach that exposed birthdates, social security numbers, addresses, phone numbers and employment information from the second-largest health insurer in the US. It’s evident […]… Read More

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Security and Privacy in a World Without Borders

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It’s 2015. The general public is becoming more aware of its digital surroundings. For the first time ever, friends and family members are reaching out asking what hacks are possible and which ones are not. From webcam hacking to stealing billions, to automobile hijacking, those working in the industry know pretty much everything is vulnerable. For […]… Read More

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How AI Can Save Corporate America from Devastating Cyber Attacks

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It certainly has been another long week in cybersecurity. First, news that a third party hacked a group allegedly connected to the NSA and made off with secret “hacking tools” rocked the industry. It was shortly followed by news of cyber attacks in the form of smart email “bombs” raining down upon the mailboxes of […]… Read More

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Combating the Major Risks Your Business Could be Facing

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Organizations face all sorts of risks that threaten to derail their progress and inhibit future growth. The headlines likely don’t provide much comfort as you read about another major company becoming a victim of a massive security breach. There’s a lot to worry about out there, and the tiniest mistake can quickly be exploited, putting […]… Read More

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Collaboration Is Key to Information Security

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The challenges facing security professionals certainly aren’t getting any easier – nor are they likely to do so anytime soon. Not only are the skills and knowledge that we need to operate evolving at an ever-relentless pace but also rapidly diversifying far beyond the familiar technical and governance areas we have been used to. When it […]… Read More

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The Root Causes of a Poor Security Culture within the Workplace

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Demonstrating to employees that security is there to make their life easier, not harder, is the first step in developing a sound security culture. But before we discuss the actual steps to improve it, let’s first understand the root causes of a poor security culture. Security professionals must understand that bad habits and behaviours tend […]… Read More

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The ‘I’m Too Small to be a Target’ Fallacy

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When retailer Target was hacked in 2013, the damage was so extensive that direct costs exceeded $250 million. To its credit, Target’s external-facing cybersecurity wasn’t too bad; the attack came through a mom-and-pop HVAC vendor with unnecessary access to the retailer’s network. Smaller enterprises like the HVAC company are often under the illusion that they […]… Read More

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