The threat of quantum computers and the solutions that can protect us today

In this Help Net Security podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2019, Avesta Hojjati, Head of R&D at DigiCert, talks about the threat of quantum computers and the solutions that are available to protect us today against the threat of quantum computer… Continue reading The threat of quantum computers and the solutions that can protect us today

Overheard at RSAC 2019

As I write this, I’m waiting for the final keynote of RSAC 2019 to begin—a conversation with actress Tina Fey. I’m not sure what she will be talking about in relation to security, but it is a great way to end what has been a very busy conference. One … Continue reading Overheard at RSAC 2019

The reality of container escapes

In this Help Net Security podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2019, Brandon Edwards, Chief Scientist at Capsule8, talks about container escapes. Here’s a transcript of the podcast for your convenience. Hello, my name is Brandon Edwards. I am co-founder … Continue reading The reality of container escapes

IT managers can’t ignore endpoints because most cyberattacks start there

IT managers are more likely to catch cybercriminals on their organization’s servers and networks than anywhere else, according to the 7 Uncomfortable Truths of Endpoint Security survey by Sophos. Discovering cyberattacks In fact, IT managers discovered… Continue reading IT managers can’t ignore endpoints because most cyberattacks start there

Forrester: Ransomware Set to Resurge As Firms Pay Off Attacks

In this video, Josh Zelonis, senior analyst at Forrester Research, discusses the next great security threats to enterprises. Continue reading Forrester: Ransomware Set to Resurge As Firms Pay Off Attacks

The impact of spear phishing on organizations and how to combat this growing threat

In this Help Net Security podcast, Scott Olson, the VP of Product Marketing at iovation, talks about the impact of spear phishing, and offers practical suggestions on how to prevent this growing threat. Here’s a transcript of the podcast for your conve… Continue reading The impact of spear phishing on organizations and how to combat this growing threat

What can we expect of this March Patch Tuesday?

March is here and that means it was time for RSA Conference in San Francisco. I’ve been on the expo floor all week and I can tell you the worldwide security industry is running in high gear. With a newly remodeled and expanded Moscone conference center… Continue reading What can we expect of this March Patch Tuesday?

Cybersecurity skills gap worsens, security teams are understaffed

As emerging technology and threat landscapes experience rapid transformation, the skillsets need to change as well. 80 percent of 336 IT security professionals Dimensional Research polled on behalf of Tripwire believe it’s becoming more difficult to fi… Continue reading Cybersecurity skills gap worsens, security teams are understaffed

RSA Conference 2019: Operational Technology Widens Supply Chain Attack Surfaces

Between operational technology and open source, the supply chain is rapidly expanding – and companies that can’t keep up will be the next security targets, said experts at RSA Conference 2019. Continue reading RSA Conference 2019: Operational Technology Widens Supply Chain Attack Surfaces