Infosecurity Blogs
Don't Worry About The Government: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes
The phrase ‘just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you’ has become something of a hoary old cliché. But for UK MPs, the phrase has a very contemporary and relevant meaning
Closing the Net on Attackers
It’s become a consistent adage in security that defense no longer stops at the perimeter. There is so much more to consider in a modern ‘defense in depth’ security posture
In Every Dream Home a Security Heartache
What more can you say about the connected home environment? Well when it comes to security, quite a bit really
The Pitfalls of Password Strength Meters
Can you rely on algorithms and strength meters to confirm the strength of your passwords?
Acumin: Salaries Rising Across the Security Sector
Acumin’s annual Salary Index for the UK information security industry collates salary data on a breadth of job functions and professions, based on engagements of live roles from the last 12 months
Securing Joined-up Government: the UK’s Public Service Network (PSN)
UK government organizations, and those that have a need to interact with them, can apply to join the UK Public Service Network (PSN). However, to do so they must be able to ensure and prove their use of the PSN is compliant. Network access control (NAC) technology helps achieve this goal
When Good Code Goes Bad
A June 2015 analysis of over 100,000 software development organizations reveals average downloads of known vulnerable software components exceeds 15,000 annually
A Passion for Online Safety, Part 4
In the fourth and final part of Peter Berlich’s series on (ISC)2’s Safe and Secure Online program, he interviews the scheme’s founder
3 Qualities of Effective IT Security Managers
The role of the IT security manager is getting ever-more complex. Increasingly relied on by the business to safeguard valuable assets while enabling digital innovation and flexible working practices, it's fair to say that information security is now more mission-critical than ever. So how can IT security managers rise to the new challenges they face?
Mobile Payment, Your Time has Come
2015 will be the year when the floodgates open on contactless mobile payments
Lifting the Fog of Ignorance in IT Security
Effective operational intelligence improves insight into increasingly complex IT infrastructure and the way it is used to transact with customers. This reduces the concern IT managers have in many areas, with the exception of IT security where deeper insight causes alarm
A Passion For Online Safety, Part 3
In Parts 1 & 2 Peter Berlich gave an overview of the (ISC)2 Safe and Secure Online program and interviewed director Julie Peeler. Here he profiles the volunteer’s role
Is Your Identity and Access Management Fit for Purpose?
European organizations are struggling to adapt legacy identity and access management (IAM) systems for integrating external users. Many are turning to IAM-as-a-service to supplement in-house systems
Five Factors to Consider When Looking For a Data Security Provider
Protecting employee data, client data, and internal company information has never been as important. Your organization needs to adopt effective services that manage your information, protect your most critical data and, above all, streamline processes.
Netanyahu at the 5th Annual Cybersecurity Conference: Challenge Assumptions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the opening speech at the 5th annual CyberSecurity Conference in Tel Aviv, Israel this morning. He believes cyber security is the future of his country
CISOs Go From 'No' to 'Know'
Vendor offerings line up well with CISO desires at the annual Eskenzi PR CISO forum
Hanging on the Telephone
Survey ‘shows’ that mobiles are bad for your heath; but what about your company’s wealth?
Security, Soundbites, and Password Recovery Abuse
A recent blog by Graham Cluley drew my attention to an unpleasant little scam apparently aimed at users of webmail services
