Infosecurity Opinions
Protecting Distributed Network Infrastructure Availability across a Cloud-Connected Workforce
Robert Waldie of Opengear looks at three strategies learned in the data center to secure distributed sites against breach-of-availability incidents
Comment: Turn to Military-grade Security
Key industrial infrastructure is becoming as vulnerable as corporate data to attack, driving commercial organizations toward defense-grade IT solutions for protection. Arun Subbarao of LynuxWorks explains the wisdom behind the strategy
Comment: Do You Know Where Your Data Is?
As businesses increasingly bring in mobile devices for their staff, data can no longer be pinpointed to the. Siân John of Symantec discusses the threats to businesses and how employing data encryption on mobile devices brings a new level of security to sensitive business information
Comment: Taking the Ethical High Road
Marcus Ranum of Tenable Network Security outlines how the IT security industry can ensure its integrity by maintaining a strong code of ethics
Comment: Visibility Is an Essential Component to Data Governance
Addressing the volume of organizational data requires a balanced approach, which includes locating and identifying data by category. This visibility is the first step in identifying risk, says Gerard Curtin of PixAlert
Comment: Flow-based Monitoring Provides Security for the BYOD Environment
Lancope’s Joe Yeager discusses the benefits of leveraging flow-based data collection and analysis for mobile device security in BYOD environments
Comment: BYOD…But Keep the Data in the Office
KPMG CIO Advisory’s Martin Lunt believes BYOD has significant benefits for organizations, providing clear security policies are in place from the start
Comment: You Are the Weakest Link – In the Data Protection Chain
Information is the lifeblood of any organization, and in today’s world, we must ensure it is properly protected. There are a multitude of technological methods to secure our information, but any chain is only as strong as its weakest link says Richard Hall of CS Risk Management
Easily Enhancing the Security of Mobile Devices
ISACA advisor John P. Pironti outlines five easy steps that will promote more secure use of mobile devices
Comment: Under BYOD Pressure
Feeling pressure to implement a BYOD strategy? Start getting ready now, because BYOD is inevitable. But don’t pull the trigger on that shiny new miracle solution before you’ve covered the basics and know that it is right for you says Rory Higgins of Mancala Networks
Comment: The EU, Cloud Computing and Security
HP’s Prescott Winter gives his perspective regarding developments in cloud computing and security within the European Union
Comment: Yes to Privacy, and Yes to Internet Surveillance
By comparing protective measures in the real world with cyberspace protection, Tim Watson of De Montfort University discusses privacy versus security and the new internet surveillance powers proposed by the UK government. Watson argues that both privacy and security could be enhanced by increasing internet surveillance
Comment: Rebalancing the Security Portfolio
Are security budgets addicted to anti-virus at the expense of more immediate and emerging threats? Imperva’s Rob Rachwald explains why its time to shift the focus
Comment: Botnets – The Dark Side of Cloud Computing
Botnets pose a serious threat to your network, your business, your partners and your customers. Botnets rival the power of today’s most powerful cloud computing platforms, but these “dark” clouds are controlled by cybercriminals. Angelo Comazzetto at Sophos discusses the risks of botnet infection, and how businesses can protect themselves
Comment: What the Presidential Candidates Aren’t Talking About
According to the FBI and Director of National Intelligence, cyber threats will soon be our largest worry. Given this, Peter George of Fidelis Security Systems wonders why the major presidential candidates aren’t talking about cybersecurity. The lack of discussion on this issue, he says, would seem disproportionate given its potential severity
Comment: Mobile Security Shapes Up
What are the options for data security managers as the network periphery expands? Steven Sprague of Wave Systems explores the possibilities
Comment: Getting the Right Balance – Proactive and Reactive IT Security
The open nature of the web has led to a rapidly changing threat landscape. John Stock with Outpost24 discusses how to address the balance of proactive and reactive security to protect against vulnerabilities in today’s environment
Comment: Businesses Need to Wake Up to Open Wireless Access Risks
Cryptzone’s Peter Davin explains how a Massachusetts federal copyright lawsuit will – hopefully - wake companies to the serious risks they run by ignoring wireless security issues
Comment: Perfect Partners – Secure, Social, and the Cloud
HighQ’s Stuart Barr looks at two of the hottest topics in technology today – social software and cloud computing. He examines the inherent risks of cloud-based social software and gives practical advice as to how security-conscience enterprises can still take advantage of these innovations
Comment: The Future of Network Security
A quiet revolution – where the concept of identity becomes as much a part of the network fabric as the humble IP address itself – is gathering momentum. Using a simple "Magic Key" analogy, BlackRidge Technology’s James Rendell provides a glimpse of the future and explains the implications of transforming from address-based to identity-based network security
