cybersecurity
The role of web filtering in a modern security architecture
In its most basic and simplest form, filtering access to content on the web can be achieved by rather blunt instruments such as DNS black-holes. And, in the early 2000s, this …
The path to protecting health data: 10 steps to get started
The information in your medical records can be more valuable than your credit card numbers to a cybercriminal. Experts estimate healthcare data is 50 times more valuable to …
The next frontier of cyber governance: Achieving resilience in the wake of NotPetya
Earlier this week, several European nations experienced a widespread ransomware attack. Major international giants, such as Merck, WPP, Rosneft, and AP Moller-Maersk, …
Top cloud challenges: Security, compliance, and cost control
A new Fugue survey, fielded to over 300 IT operations professionals, executives, and developers, found that most respondents believe that the cloud is not living up to …
What makes a good security analyst: The character traits you need
Of all the skillsets IT decision-makers are looking to hire for, cybersecurity is easily the most challenging. According to Global Knowledge’s 10th annual IT Skills and Salary …
Making enterprise content management secure and scalable
Content is one of the most valuable commodities that any business owns. It’s the key driver of customer interactions, the foundation of core business processes, and it helps …
With ransomware, pay up if you want to keep paying
A hospital CEO is contacted in the middle of the night with a dire warning. Hackers have taken control of computer systems used for patient care, CT scans, and lab work. The …
Most businesses will not put off cloud adoption because of security concerns
Businesses are pressing ahead with their digital transformation plans, despite fears of being hit by a cyber attack or data protection regulations. This is according to a new …
Businesses finally realize that cyber defenses must evolve
Cybersecurity is finally getting the attention it deserves – it is only regrettable that this good news is the result of bad news: more numerous, complex, and damaging …
Trusted identities bridge gap between connected workers and smart buildings
Trusted identities can serve as the backbone for smart buildings and today’s connected workforce, according to a new study conducted by IFSEC Global. The study focused on how …
Fostering a safe place for businesses to work in
It’s no secret that in the past few years, business leaders have begun to realise the potential of digital transformation to give their organisation a competitive edge. …
Average data breach cost declines 10% globally
The average cost of a data breach is $3.62 million globally, a 10 percent decline from 2016 results. This is the first time since the global study was created that there has …