10-point plan for securing employee health data collected for COVID-19 prevention

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the business landscape and, over the past few months, employers have found themselves in uncharted waters on more than one occasion. First, it was getting entire workforces up-and-running from home practic… Continue reading 10-point plan for securing employee health data collected for COVID-19 prevention

The precision of security undermined by a failure to correlate

If Paul Newman’s Cool Hand Luke character were to address the security industry, his opening line would likely be: “What we have here is a failure to correlate.” Today, one of the major deficiencies affecting security is not a lack of data or even an a… Continue reading The precision of security undermined by a failure to correlate

Internal investigations are changing in the age of COVID-19

Internal investigations in corporations are typically conducted by the human resources (HR) department, internal compliance teams, and/or the IT department. Some cases may also require the involvement of outside third parties like forensic experts, con… Continue reading Internal investigations are changing in the age of COVID-19

Why the rapid transition to cloud demands that DevOps shift left

To accommodate remote work policies amid COVID-19, companies have increasingly adopted the public cloud to support off-site business continuity. A MarketsandMarkets analysis found that due to the impact of the current crisis, the cloud market is expect… Continue reading Why the rapid transition to cloud demands that DevOps shift left

How can security leaders maximize security budgets during a time of budget cuts?

It’s no secret that the current pandemic is causing a major strain on consumers and businesses alike. As the U.S. teeters on the verge of a recession, companies are cutting their spending wherever they can — including in cybersecurity. Gartner estimate… Continue reading How can security leaders maximize security budgets during a time of budget cuts?

Engaging business units in security governance: Why everyone should be concerned

The idea that security is everyone’s business is a familiar refrain. But as enterprises look to combine the speed of software delivery with both cybersecurity and business value, they need to incorporate the idea that business is everyone’s business to… Continue reading Engaging business units in security governance: Why everyone should be concerned

A Silicon Valley business exec’s tips for maintaining organizational security

Remote working is here to stay. While working from home wasn’t a new concept when COVID-19 hit, the shift to a nearly universal remote workforce is unprecedented. Organizational security has always been a priority for business leaders and managers, and… Continue reading A Silicon Valley business exec’s tips for maintaining organizational security

How to implement expedited security strategies during a crisis

Cybersecurity professionals know all too well that crises tend to breed new threats to organizational security. The current COVID-19 pandemic is evidence of this. Health agencies are being attacked, massive phishing operations are underway, and securit… Continue reading How to implement expedited security strategies during a crisis

Granting employees admin status is convenient but risky

One of your employees needs access to part of your customer database so he can fulfill an urgent reporting request. You’re busy and this employee is trustworthy, so you grant him administrative status. Simple solution, right? You’ll revoke it later whe… Continue reading Granting employees admin status is convenient but risky

How AI can alleviate data lifecycle risks and challenges

The volume of business data worldwide is growing at an astounding pace, with some estimates showing the figure doubling every year. Over time, every company generates and accumulates a massive trove of data, files and content – some inconsequential and… Continue reading How AI can alleviate data lifecycle risks and challenges