Threat detection and the evolution of AI-powered security solutions

Ashvin Kamaraju is a true industry leader. As CTO and VP of Engineering, he drives the technology strategy for Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing, leading a researchers and technologists that develop the strategic vision for data protection produ… Continue reading Threat detection and the evolution of AI-powered security solutions

TLS 1.3: Slow adoption of stronger web encryption is empowering the bad guys

For twelve years, the standard internet encryption has been Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2. Following its roots takes you back to the first version of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol, which was developed in 1995 by Netscape but never releas… Continue reading TLS 1.3: Slow adoption of stronger web encryption is empowering the bad guys

Zoom pledges to find, fix security and privacy issues

Since the advent of Covid-19, remote conferencing tools have been a lifesaver for all those stuck at home, forced to work and socialize online. Zoom, in particular, has witnessed a massive influx of new users, which lead to increased scrutiny from info… Continue reading Zoom pledges to find, fix security and privacy issues

How to balance privacy concerns around facial recognition technology

There has been global uproar regarding facial recognition technology and whether and when it’s ethically sound to use it. Its use without citizens’ consent could have potential safety benefits but is undoubtedly a violation of privacy. Unfortunately, t… Continue reading How to balance privacy concerns around facial recognition technology

Vulnerable VPN appliances at healthcare organizations open doors for ransomware gangs

The increased enterprise VPN use due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the work-from-home (WFH) shift has not gone unnoticed by ransomware gangs, Microsoft warns. “We’re seeing from signals in Microsoft Threat Protection services (Microsoft Defender A… Continue reading Vulnerable VPN appliances at healthcare organizations open doors for ransomware gangs

How can you strengthen an enterprise third-party risk management program?

We sat down with Sean Cronin, CEO of ProcessUnity, to explore the challenges related to enterprise third-party risk today and in the future. What are the most unexpected pitfalls for a CISO that wants to strengthen an enterprise third-party risk manage… Continue reading How can you strengthen an enterprise third-party risk management program?

Marriott International 2020 data breach: 5.2 million customers affected

Marriott International has suffered a new data breach in mid-January 2020, which affected approximately 5.2 million guests. What information was compromised? According to the incident notification published on Tuesday, the attackers got into an applica… Continue reading Marriott International 2020 data breach: 5.2 million customers affected

Identity fraud: Protecting your customers from the new kids in town

It’s one thing to have your credit card stolen, but your identity is a whole other ball game. The worst thing is, it’s a lot more common than you’d think. Identity fraud affects around one in 15 people in the US and has never been higher in the UK. The… Continue reading Identity fraud: Protecting your customers from the new kids in town

Distributed disruption: Coronavirus multiplies the risk of severe cyberattacks

The coronavirus pandemic is upending everything we know. As the tally of infected people grows by the hour, global healthcare, economic, political, and social systems are bending and breaking under the strain, and for much of the world there’s no end i… Continue reading Distributed disruption: Coronavirus multiplies the risk of severe cyberattacks

Steering your network in the right direction with segmentation

Throughout history, individuals have taken innovations in their prime and tried to mold them into objects they were never designed to be. An example? The first cars were carriages with engines, the first powered ships were sailing ships with paddles, a… Continue reading Steering your network in the right direction with segmentation