Infosecurity Opinions
Why Outdated Fraud Detection is Costing Companies Customers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
BYOD is the New Wi-Fi
How to refocus tactical and strategic initiatives to become an enabler of innovation – with the ‘right’ level of security
Is Access Certification Still Able To Do Its Job?
Because most organizations are subject to industry-specific audit requirements, they must confirm that the right people have suitable access to the organization’s sensitive data
DDoS, Lizard Squad and Preparing for Cyber-War
A look at Lizard Squad’s infrastructure reveals an alarming trend that’s particularly worrying when considering the expansion of the internet of things, says Steve Armstrong
Bridging the Gap Between IT Security and Marketing
When dealing with marketing organizations, the key challenge for information security specialists is not communicating the benefits of new solutions, but changing the hearts and minds of staff.
Perimeter Security has Perfect Amnesia
While perimeter security has its place in a defense-in-depth security strategy, the reality is that perimeter security has the same perfect amnesia as a goldfish swimming in circles in its bowl.
Playing Host to the Hacker
It’s time to get used to having unwanted guests on the network, says James Henry
The Danger your Business Faces is Already in the Building
The biggest danger to business can be seemingly small threats, which often hide in plain sight, writes Matt Davies
Who Watches the Watchers when You Outsource?
Managing the privileges around access for third parties is essential if companies are going to outsource their IT operations effectively, says Stuart Facey
What are Nation-State Attacks Really Telling Us?
It’s time for companies to change their approach to state-sponsored attacks, writes Mike Auty
Insecure Passwords or Insecure People?
Like it or not, the password is going to be around for a long time, says Richard Walters
How Leaders Build Cyber-Resilient Organizations
Improving your cyber-resilience requires a re-evaluation of cyber in terms of business strategy says Jason Polancich
Secure Your Future with a Virtual CISO
Organizations struggling to find the budget to hire top-level security professionals could consider bringing in outside help, says Michelle Drolet
The Privacy Challenges of Cloud Computing
Bond Dickinson LLP’s Sarah Daun and Andy Kimble examine the data protection concerns raised by cloud-based storage solutions
