Infosecurity Opinions
Decoupling Encryption: Building Bridges Between CISO and CTO
Data encryption is ever more important; indeed, it is demanded by regulators. As Certes Networks’ Paul German explains, it is only by decoupling encryption from its current ‘add-on’ role that the needs of both CTO and CISO can, finally, be addressed
Caught in the Middle? Minimising Network Migration Risks
Firms are increasingly falling foul of security holes and downtime as they struggle to shift applications onto the cloud and other modern platforms. Reuven Harrison, CTO of Tufin, believes careful network planning and security policy orchestration can ease their pains
Why PCI DSS 3.1 has Followed 3.0 so Quickly
PCI SSC has issued PCI DSS 3.1 outside its usual cycle in order to respond to threats. So what’s the emergency?
The Website Risk Assessment Tools Every Security Manager Must Use
The most basic step in dealing with attacks is finding a combination of assessment tools that can identify vulnerabilities and reduce exposure
25 Years On, Firewalls are Still Burning Bright
Firewalls have been the mainstay of network security for more than two decades and organizations still view the devices as a critical element of their defensive strategy
The Pitfalls of Common Key Generation Strategies
Strong encryption is essential, but the process of encrypting data is not that challenging, and nor is using the relevant tools, says Jonathan Carter
Cybercrime is Now Big Business
Cyber-attacks, no longer the actions of a few rogue individuals, are now big business. It’s a growth industry crying out for serious countermeasures
How Deniability is Covering Up Security Weaknesses
As businesses try to distance themselves from expensive public security failures, deniability is becoming the name of the game
Education is the Best Way to Protect Businesses
It is important to establish a foundation of security awareness and education among employees, writes Mike Duncan
Is Cloud Application Control the Silver Lining That Any Next Generation Web Security Solution Needs?
The ongoing consumerization of IT is creating a shadow IT community, of which CIOs have little or no control.
Safeguarding the Public Sector against the Threat of Device Loss
Recent data has revealed that two-fifths of those who work away from the office said their device had been lost or stolen in a public place , putting corporate and customer data at risk. The study also found that only around half of employees were aware that their organization had a remote working policy in place, with a quarter admitting they have broken it.
Are you Immune to the Venom Security Flaw?
The Venom security flaw has been described by some as bigger than Heartbleed, the vulnerability in OpenSSL which allowed adversaries to eavesdrop on internet communications, steal data and impersonate services and users. Elias Manousos assesses this claim
Transforming Cybersecurity into a C-Suite Priority
For many IT professionals, attempting to promote the urgency of security preparedness to senior leadership feels a bit like screaming in a soundproof booth
Why Outdated Fraud Detection is Costing Companies Customers
Why are retailers driving customers away in their bid to secure sensitive data? Online fraud prevention specialist, Tony Larks, investigates the flaws in today’s authentication solutions and sets out a new path for protecting valuable customer relationships
Collaboration Can Drive Trust in Android
Allen Storey explains the need for collaboration within the entire industry to bolster security on the Android platform
What You Don’t Know Can Harm You
As intellectual property and critical data continues to extend into every corner of an organization, information security becomes everyone’s problem and everyone’s responsibility
Eight Things You Need to Know Before Deploying a Cyber-Threat Intelligence Solution
Nettitude’s senior research analyst, Dr Jules Pagna Disso, sets out eight considerations for organizations looking to deploy a cyber-threat intelligence solution
How to Deal with Unknown Files Effectively
Michel Bechard explains how to combat the files that are gaining access to networks and causing mega breaches
Companies Must Implement Smart Information-Sharing Policies
Richard Anstey looks at the biggest security threats facing corporate data today, what can be done to address them, and how these are set to develop over the coming year
The Secure Blockchain is Bitcoin’s Biggest Asset
The blockchain is a unique way for a distributed network of computers that don’t necessarily trust each other to achieve consensus. Stephen Pair explains why this is important
