Infosecurity Opinions
Creating a Human Firewall
Organizations are aware of the importance of having cybersecurity technology in place but hackers exploit human nature.
Looking Beyond Your Four Walls: Periphery Threat Intelligence
Peripheral threat intelligence is the external Indicators of Compromise and threats that are beyond your organization's four walls.
Admin Privileges Run Rampant Across Organizations
As an organization’s security needs evolve, rights and privileges can be doled out over time and securely
Security Alerts - A Case of the Boy Who Cried Wolf?
Alerts and alarms are designed to draw attention, but when the barrage is constant, it’s easy to become desensitized.
The Hand that Rocks the IoT is the Hand that Rules the World
Shouldn’t someone be policing these IoT devices? What is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) doing to make sure that the personal information gather by IoT devices is protected?
Despite Challenges, Australia is Becoming a Thriving Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Australia is making some noise when it comes to breaking through on the global cybersecurity scene.
How an 'Always-On' Culture Compromises Corporate Security
Organizations with a BYOD policy need to take into account the social networking habits of younger staff members if they wish to prevent their corporate networks being compromised.
Why Businesses Should Transition their Payment Architecture
A payment system in which there is less communication would not only be speedier, but it would also be more secure.
#Halloween Horrors: The Scariest Security Threats Affecting Businesses
Picking apart the frightening from the foolish security threats, and what security bods should watch out for and how they can protect themselves.
Why Cybersecurity Awareness Must be a Boardroom issue
Board members must be made to understand that comprehensive cybersecurity training for all staff is essential for effective cyber-defense.
Bad Rabbit Burrowing Into Networks
Bad Rabbit is an example of how a small variant is enough to have similar effects comparable to previous scenarios.
Cybersecurity and the CFO: Risk, Responsibility and Resilience
You likely know what keeps your fellow executives up at night as well. But what about your organization’s cybersecurity team?
Solving the Problem of Storing Passwords
Keeping every user’s password in a plain text file is too risky; another line of defense is needed.
Detect Active Compromises to Boost Cybersecurity
Your IDR program must include a formal chain of command for response and crisis communications.
Code Signing in the Age of Cloud and IoT
Code signing is the key to unlocking the IoT’s true potential, ensuring security and safety are embedded in every device.
Top Thoughts for GDPR Third-Party Management
While you are working diligently to help ensure your own organization is compliant with GDPR, your organization is explicitly responsible for the readiness and conduct of the third parties that store or process your EU citizen’s personal information.
Automation is Not Enough to Solve the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
The blending of humans and automation is going to become increasingly necessary in the world of cybersecurity,
Simple Social Login for Users and Attackers
Social login providers could dramatically improve security for themselves and site operators by applying for social logins the same security and validation tools they apply on their own login pages and account creations.
Post Equifax Plea: Change Your Software Security Practices or Be Damned (Again)
Anyone looking to identify a fixable vulnerability or single out a culprit inside of Equifax to explain this breach is missing the bigger picture.
