We can fix security, but it’s not going to be easy
When I think about computer security, I like to go back to its early days and compare the situation then with the situation now. Taking a step back is very useful because, …
Top tips to protect systems against insider misuse
The 2014 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report revealed a disturbing trend, which is the fact that users’ access rights have become a weak point in the security …
Behavioral analysis and information security
In this interview, Kevin Watkins, Chief Architect at Appthority, talks about the benefits of using behavioral analysis in information security, how behavioral analysis can …
How to keep your contactless payments secure
Contactless transactions – ranging from access control and ticketing to financial payments – emerged almost two decades ago and, since then, have become widely …
How to talk infosec with kids
As cybersecurity professionals, we know first-hand how the cyber world is filled with battles between good and evil. But do your kids know that? If you’re a parent, like …
Emerging cloud threats and how to address them
As organizations deploy and harness private, community and hybrid clouds, they encounter new types of threats, along with the old ones they’ve been battling for years. …
Best practices for skimming prevention
The PCI Security Standards Council released an update to its guidance for merchants on protecting against card skimming attacks in POS environments. Card skimming continues to …
Securing virtual machines: Considerations for the hybrid cloud
With enterprises’ growing interest in adopting the hybrid cloud, Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) want to develop premium cloud offerings that fuel the rate of this …
Using thermal imaging for security
Do you work in counter surveillance or physical penetration testing? The physical security field in general? If yes, have you considered using a thermal imaging camera to help …
Are free file storage solutions a safe bet for businesses?
The benefits of cloud computing are becoming increasingly recognized, and with this heightened understanding comes growing numbers of UK businesses that are embracing the use …
How a large ISP fights DDoS attacks with a custom solution
DDoS attacks are a growing problem. In July, Arbor Networks released global DDoS attack data derived from its ATLAS threat monitoring infrastructure that shows a surge in …
5 key things to consider when developing an enterprise mobility management strategy
To state the obvious, business success today is dependent on an organization’s ability to empower its mobile workforce. Corporate resources – including …