What’s critical to the success of the Internet of Things?
Managing identities and access is critical to the success of the Internet of Things (IoT), but in its current form identity and access management (IAM) cannot provide the …
BYOD: Better stay used to it
BYOD is a common trend in organizations today. Businesses may be thrilled they don’t have to pay for tablets or smartphones for their workforce and don’t usually …
How to enable two-step verification for iMessages and FaceTime
After having added a two-step verification feature to allow users to secure their iCloud (Apple ID) accounts, and extending the protection to iCloud backups last September, …
Kill Chain 3.0: Update the cyber kill chain for better defense
If you’re in infosec, you’ve surely heard of the kill chain – a defense model designed to help mitigate more advanced network attacks. The kill chain …
INTERPOL and the fast-paced digital threat landscape
Dr. Madan Oberoi is the Director of Cyber Innovation and Outreach Directorate at the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore. In this interview he talks about the …
Which kind of security professional are you?
Much has been said and written about the arrogance prevalent in the computer industry, especially that of gamers and security professionals. A well-known female gamer recently …
How can organizations guard against hackers in 2015?
Advanced persistent threats, malware sent via attachments, direct targeting of specific users through spear phishing techniques, vulnerabilities exploited to silently deliver …
IT professional, hack thyself
To anyone not living under a rock, the increasing threat of a cyber attack is very plain. IT professionals spend sleepless nights worrying that they’ll be the next …
Who are the role models in cyberspace?
Those of us of who are of a certain age learned how to live our life by playing with our toys—our cars, dolls and, of course, Star Wars action figures. We were surrounded by …
How to protect your identity this tax season
The majority of taxpayers will prioritize protecting their personal information this tax season, yet some safeguards go underused, according to Experian. Taxpayers are filing …
How a penetration test helps you meet PCI compliance guidelines
In order to protect credit card data, sometimes businesses have to think like a hacker. Every year, merchants who transmit, process, or store payment card data must conduct a …
What infosec can learn from the Greek elections
Sometimes disruption just happens. It occurs when something creates a dramatic change of direction, and examples are all around us: the introduction of the GUI, the iPod and …
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