cybersecurity
How seriously are businesses taking their PKI security?
While most enterprises demonstrate a committed effort towards maintaining a well-rounded PKI setup, they still fall short in several key categories. The post-Black Hat survey …
“Smart city” governments should also be smart about security
While the definition of “smart city” is still under debate, one thing is indisputable: the technologies used to make smart cities a reality are currently acquired …
Viewing cybersecurity incidents as normal accidents
As we continue on through National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), a time to focus on how cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that affects all Americans, one of …
Most expect the risk of privileged user abuse to increase
Insufficient privileged access management (PAM) practices continue to be a critical challenge for many organizations despite significant risks of data breaches and security …
Analysis reveals the most common causes behind mis-issued SSL/TLS certificates
We should be able to trust public key certificates, but this is the real world: mistakes and “mistakes” happen. Researchers from Indiana University Bloomington …
5 things security executives need to know about insider threat
Insider threat is, unfortunately, an issue that has not yet received sufficient priority. According to the 2018 Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study, CISOs’ top …
New data analysis approach could strengthen the security of IoT devices
A multi-pronged data analysis approach that can strengthen the security of IoT devices, such as smart TVs, home video cameras and baby monitors, against current risks and …
Researchers may have found a way to trace serial IP hijackers
Hijacking IP addresses is an increasingly popular form of cyberattack. This is done for a range of reasons, from sending spam and malware to stealing Bitcoin. It’s estimated …
70% of presidential campaigns fail to provide adequate online privacy and security protections
An alarming 70% of the campaign websites reviewed in the OTA 2020 U.S. Presidential Campaign Audit failed to meet OTA’s privacy and security standards – potentially exposing …
Consumers concerned about connected home privacy, still few implement safety practices
In order to understand what people are doing to protect themselves from the risk of compromised smart home devices, such as internet-connected TVs, smart thermostats, home …
DevSecOps role expansion has changed how companies address their security posture
While organizations shift their applications to microservices environments, the responsibility for securing these environments shifts as well, Radware reveals. The rapid …
11 steps organizations should take to improve their incident response strategy
As the year draws to a close, it is time for businesses across all industries and sectors to reflect and prepare for the upcoming new year. With this in mind, FIRST has …