Infosecurity Opinions
Banning Ransomware Payments Will Do More Harm Than Good
Ian Thornton-Trump argues that a ransomware ban would have severe unintended consequences
Learning from Heartbleed to Quantum-Proof the Future
Kevin Bocek says we must learn from the Heartbleed vulnerability crisis 10 years ago to prepare for the threat posed by quantum to current encryption methods
Is the Human Factor Overlooked in Cybersecurity?
LRQA's Lisa Washer explains why people, not just technology, must be at the core of cybersecurity
Why Voice Authentication Should Not Be Used to Secure Critical Assets
Alex Haynes highlights a case study involving the use of voice authentication for HSBC, which shows the security flaws of this method
Why DDoS Threat Actors Are Shifting Their Tactics
With the changes in DDoS attack size, diversity, and the development of new methods, organizations must not become complacent
Enhancing Collaboration: Incident Response Teams and Law Enforcement
As cyber-attacks surge, fostering collaboration between Incident Response Teams and law enforcement is crucial to fortify defenses and respond effectively
Overcoming the AI Privacy Predicament
The IAPP's Müge Fazlioglu says organizations must address consumers' privacy concerns to realize the full potential of AI
Learning from File Transfer Software Vendors’ Vulnerability Response
Rapid7's Caitlin Condon explains why organizations could learn from file transfer vendors' response to high-severity vulnerabilities coming to light
Rethinking Open-Source Intelligence for Security in Commercial Settings
Jonathan Couch expects OSINT capabilities to be integrated into network security within the private sector in the next few years
Four Steps to Cultivating a Cyber Resilient Workforce
Businesses must address the cyber security training gap to combat rising attacks, this must be a joint effort through solutions, policies, and employee training is key
Resisting Hindsight Bias: A Proposed Framework for CISO Liability
Debevoise & Plimpton proposes criteria for evaluating whether to charge CISOs for violations of federal security laws
How to Bridge the Cyber Talent Gap
Deloitte's Stephen Wray says the explosion of AI technology must be the catalyst for bridging the cyber skills gap
Data Privacy Day: Data Privacy Enforcement Changes Impacting Businesses in 2024
Legal experts detail changes to data privacy enforcement globally this year, and how this will impact businesses
Data Privacy Week: Can Businesses Navigate the PII Labyrinth in the Age of Cyber Threats?
With stricter regulations and evolving threats, organizations must re-evaluate how they collect, store, and manage customer data
Data Privacy Week: Navigating Data Privacy in the Age of AI
Lawyers from Hanson Bridgett say there must be a commitment to responsible AI practices to navigate the changing data regulation landscape
Data Privacy Week: Will the US Adopt a Federal Data Privacy Law in 2024?
Vishal Gupta asks whether the US will take meaningful steps towards data privacy legislation this year
Data Privacy Week: AI Has Put Data Privacy Top of Mind
Neil Thacker highlights how many data protection issues can be solved with AI
Election Security 2024: Biggest Cyber Threats and Practical Solutions
With half the world voting in 2024, global tech giants warn of rising misinformation and disinformation threats to elections worldwide
Hackathons Are Far More Than a Big Tech Indulgence
Manish Kamra says hackathons remain a vital method for learning and innovation in cybersecurity
It's Time to Take a Modern Approach to Password Management
Raul Zeppenfeldt Molina says that the password breach incidents in 2023 show we must adopt a modern approach to authentication
