Infosecurity Opinions
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Why Outdated Fraud Detection is Costing Companies Customers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
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
