Infosecurity Blogs
As Hackers Target US Election, Onus is on Security Pros to Protect Data
The possibility of hackers using malicious, electronic means to interfere with the election process marks a game changer for information security professionals
In Cybersecurity Hiring, Aptitude Trumps Experience and Skills
As a hiring manager, you may be presented with a choice: hire the candidate with the most experience or a natural ability to get things done. While tenure is the indicator of expertise in many careers, the case can be made for hiring based on aptitude versus experience in cybersecurity
#BHUSA Dropped USB Experiment Detailed
Earlier this year, a whitepaper was released which revealed the results of an experiment where malicious USB sticks were dropped around the campus of the University of Illinois.
A Day in the Life of an IT Pro: Hacked off with IoT
I know the topic of connected fridges and the like is often covered, but amid the cacophony of excited consumers is a warning – the impact of IoT on enterprise security could be monumental.
SentinelOne Financially Guarantees Ransomware Recovery
Endpoint security vendor SentinelOne has announced a cyber-threat “protection guarantee” that will provide customers with financial protection in the event of ransomware attacks on their networks
Why IT Service Desk Should be your First Line of Defence
In a world of zero day vulnerabilities and advanced persistent threats, it is the Service Desk, coupled with a layered approach of patch management and application control, which must provide a vital first line of defense against industrial hackers.
Ransomware Holds Your Data Hostage. Here’s How to Stop It
Finding yourself in a situation where your data is held hostage can be an intensely frustrating experience for individuals and businesses.
Steelcon - When Hackers Went North
Describing itself as a hacker con “with a northern edge”, the conference welcomed some leading lights from the UK information security scene and after seeing its growth and an impressive 2015 from afar, I was able to grab a ticket and get along to it
Will Linking Executive Pay to Cybersecurity be the Wake-Up Call CEOs Need?
CEOs who don’t work in the telecoms or IT sectors may not have paid much attention to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s investigation into cybersecurity, which was triggered by last October’s cyber-attack on TalkTalk. That might be a mistake.
Banking on Security
The financial services industry is evolving at a rapid rate. From shifting customer expectations to disruptive technology, it has had to redefine itself and now leads by shining example as a sector that is an expert at digital.
Cybersecurity - A Boardroom Blindspot
Is cybersecurity on the agenda in your boardroom? In the most recent Cyber Governance Health Check it was found that 33% of boards have ‘clearly set and understood their appetite for cyber-risk’, up 18% from 2014.
OASIS Summer Event: Red Teaming, Scorecarding and Endpoint Security
This week the stylish venue of Ham Yard Hotel played host to the summer edition of the OASIS event, bringing together industry specialists to discuss and share their thoughts on some of the main talking points across the cybersecurity sector at the moment
Betrayed By Your Biggest Fan
Fansmitter malware is designed to acoustically exfiltrate sensitive information across air-gapped system.
Millennials and Their Impact on Security
While it's brilliant that millennials are digital natives and as such insanely clever about technology, this is juxtaposed with a blatant disregard for the security of that technology.
Inside Threats, Compound Solutions
Organizations must update and enforce technological policies that include usage logging and tightly controlling those who have elevated “admin rights”. In many cases, this is all easier said than done, so outsourcing to specialists is often the smarter path to take. Even if you are Jack Bauer.
Breaches Mean Fraud Spikes - So Be Aware
The last few years have been particularly eventful, and 2015 will be remembered for many momentous milestones. For those of us involved in security and fighting fraud online, we will remember it as a big year for major data breaches.
A Day in the Life of an IT Pro: Back to basics
With the basics in place we can at the very least start the war with the right security strategy.
Why EU Data Protection Will Still Apply to Post-Brexit UK
For commercial, legal and moral reasons the EU GDPR, or something that mimics it, will apply in the UK following Brexit.
Come Spy with Me: Drones and Info-Sec
As drone use increases, new challenges are emerging with regard to privacy and information security.
Repetition is (The) Key
Education and awareness will go a long way in protecting your business against many types of cybercrime. But creating a risk-conscious workplace is easier said than done. Of course, the first step in making your staff aware of possible threats is training. But how much of this training do you remember months or even years later?
