SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

In Q1 2021, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 91,841 users from ransomware attacks. In particular, the interest of both infosec experts and cybercriminals was piqued by vulnerabilities in the popular Microsoft Exchange Server: CVE-2021-26855 — a service-side request forgery vulnerability that allows remote code execution (RCE).

Mobile 111

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 111

Notice Bored

MAY 24, 2021

T he recently-published ISO/IEC TS 27570 " Privacy guidelines for smart cities" neatly illustrates the creativity required to tackle new information risks arising from innovation in the realm of IoT, AI and short range data communications between the proliferating portable, wearable and mobile IT devices now roaming our city streets.

InfoSec 98

InfoSec Risk IoT Information Security 98

SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2024

In addition, the risks of monetary and operational damage render it mission critical for enterprises to envision and enact the appropriate People, Process, and Technology safeguards to assure data protection and privacy. Traditionally, InfoSec lies within the IT organization, and Privacy is housed inside the Legal department.

IoT 109

IoT InfoSec Artificial Intelligence Risk 109

Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

With Duo Passwordless, we are excited to introduce this feature to our employees to keep our password complexities in place and leverage different Biometric options whether that is using their mobile device, Windows Hello, or a provided FIDO security key. Strong authentication using Duo Mobile authenticator application.

Authentication 139

Authentication Passwords Phishing Mobile 139

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

With a career spanning two decades as a technology provider to businesses and government agencies, Levine brings a strategic and pragmatic approach to building secure software and cloud services without disrupting product velocity. John Bruggeman is chief technology officer at Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Information Security Education 126

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Nearly 80 percent of infosec personnel who responded to the survey said that XDR should be a top security priority for their organization. Infosec teams are also facing burnout and overload from low-context alerts and false positives. But XDR offers an opportunity to reverse these trends and more.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches InfoSec Threat Detection Ransomware 116

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Through the course of this year, Gartner forecasts that the infosec market will climb 9 percent to $124 billion. Yet, technology alone isn’t all that’s required. Worldwide spending on information security products and services rose to $114 billion in 2018, up from $102 billion in 2017, an increase of 12.4

Passwords 196

Passwords Password Management Antivirus Internet 196

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Officials from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) this week teased future improvements to the agency’s recently introduced “Phish Scale” measurement system, which helps companies determine whether phishing emails are hard or easy for their employees to detect.

Phishing 114

Phishing Mobile Security Awareness InfoSec 114

Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2022

The DuckDuckGo mobile browser allows Microsoft trackers due to an agreement in their syndicated search content contract, a database of contact details for hundreds of Verizon employees was compromised after an employee was social engineered to give the attacker remote access to their corporate computer, and details about new research that shows that (..)

Social Engineering 115

Social Engineering Mobile Engineering Data privacy 115

ForAllSecure

MARCH 8, 2023

Booth babes and rampant sexism were more of a problem in infosec in the past. And I always want it to be in technology or computer science in the choice but I could very easily do like electrical engineering or any other engineering discipline. That is, until Chenxi Wang spoke up. Today she runs a 100% woman owned VC. WANG : Oh, yeah.

InfoSec 40

InfoSec Engineering CSO Technology 40

Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2022

This week we battle it out between the two mobile tech giants, Google Android vs Apple iOS, and discuss which one is better for your privacy and cybersecurity. Topics include: app stores and OS updates, ad tracking, and native text messaging. All this plus how Apple and Facebook fell for a massive email scam. ** […].

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Scams Mobile Encryption 98

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2022

The Tim Hortons mobile app created a “a mass invasion of Canadians’ privacy” by conducting continuous location tracking without user consent even when the app was closed, what is a social engineering kill-chain and how can this help understand and prevent attacks, and new research shows 33 out of the top 100 hospitals in America […].

Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Engineering Mobile Healthcare 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Infosec personnel should also help employees store those passwords safely such as via the use of a password manager. Employ Device Encryption.

Security Awareness 83

Security Awareness InfoSec Passwords Accountability 83

Threatpost

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Immutable storage and more: Sonya Duffin, data protection expert at Veritas Technologies, offers the Top 10 steps for building a multi-layer resilience profile.

Cybersecurity 120

Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology InfoSec 120

SC Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2021

If or when more attacks are uncovered, end-user organizations will need to apply the lessons learned from SolarWinds and prepare to take swift and decisive action, infosec experts agreed in a series of interviews with SC Media.

InfoSec 97

InfoSec CISO Media Software 97

Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2021

Details about the “ANOM” global crime sting where the FBI created a fake encrypted mobile phone for criminals that promised secure communications, new details about how the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack started, and some really bad security research about stolen user credentials. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Only the following devices have (..)

Passwords 98

Passwords Mobile Encryption Ransomware 98

The Security Ledger

MARCH 19, 2021

In this week’s episode of the podcast (#207) we speak with Sara Tatsis of the firm Blackberry about her 20 year career at the legendary mobile device maker and the myriad challenges attracting women to- and keeping them in the information security field. The post Episode 207: Sarah Tatsis of BlackBerry on finding and Keeping Women in Cyber.

Cyber Risk 52

Cyber Risk Surveillance InfoSec Information Security 52

The Security Ledger

MARCH 19, 2021

In this week’s episode of the podcast (#207) we speak with Sara Tatsis of the firm Blackberry about her 20 year career at the legendary mobile device maker and the myriad challenges attracting women to- and keeping them in the information security field. The post Episode 207: Sara Tatsis of Blackberry on finding and Keeping Women in Cyber.

Cyber Risk 52

Cyber Risk Surveillance InfoSec Information Security 52

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

NSITE will place job candidates across a variety of trades, but the organization has placed a particularly strong emphasis on the infosec space. It’s one of several technology-based accommodations that NIB and NSITE can help secure for the BVI community, such as screen magnification software for those with limited vision.

Cybersecurity 107

Cybersecurity Technology Software Mobile 107

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2023

To experiment with new technologies. Implement technology solutions. There are a number of technology solutions that can help organizations to manage shadow IT, such as cloud access security brokers (CASBs) and mobile device management (MDM) solutions. To avoid IT policies that they find restrictive.

Risk 96

Risk Cybersecurity Education Technology 96

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2021

Fingerprint readers for mobile devices – this removes the requirement of remembering a password. Facial recognition – also primarily for mobile devices, this also removes the requirement of remembering a password as well as carrying a multi-factor device. The InfoSec Perspective. New Directions.

Passwords 89

Passwords Information Security Engineering Authentication 89

The Security Ledger

MARCH 26, 2021

And: Automating Our Way Out of PKI Chaos Encore Edition: Veracode CEO Sam King on Infosec’s Leaky Talent Pipeline. Michael leads the Hardware Engineering team within Goldman Sachs, where he is responsible for the design and engineering of the firm’s digital experiences and technologies. Michael Mattioli, Goldman Sachs.

Computers and Electronics 52

Computers and Electronics Financial Services Cyber threats InfoSec 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 1, 2021

A 25+ year industry veteran with a successful track record of growing revenues, scaling organizations and developing new markets around the globe, Raad will lead the people ops, IT and infosec teams on diversity, equity and inclusion; upskilling and mentorship initiatives. Isaac Itenberg also joined the leadership team as the company’s CFO.

InfoSec 52

InfoSec Marketing Advertising Internet 52

Notice Bored

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Globalization' is not just about establishing a widespread physical presence and brands: it's also about harnessing a widely distributed and culturally diverse workforce, harnessing technology to link, leverage and exploit the very best of the best. What about the technology risks, not least our ever-increasing dependence on the Internet?

Risk 66

Risk Technology InfoSec Artificial Intelligence 66

Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2025

Platforms like Hack The Box (HTB) allow you to filter machines by technology, operating systems (OS) , or attack type; making it easier to target weak areas and reinforce essential skills. Did you fail to exploit or enumerate any technologies or services? Use these insights to shape a focused study plan.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Engineering Wireless Cybersecurity 52

The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In this Spotlight Edition of the podcast we're speaking with RSA Chief Technology Officer Zulfikar Ramzan about how his company is adapting to help its customers confront the dark side of digital transformation initiatives: increased digital risk, including from cloud, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. The post Spotlight.

Digital transformation 40

Digital transformation Artificial Intelligence Internet Internet 40

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 7, 2022

Even acknowledged security experts cannot say for sure what prevails in the Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concept – a real technological foundation or marketing hype invented by vendors to boost sales. Defined by Gartner in 2018, the term ZTNA refers to a technology that allows Zero Trust ideas to be put into practice.

Architecture 71

Architecture Technology Software Marketing 71

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this blog I’m going to talk about why you should opt out of the sharing of CPNI data and why that seemingly simple annual email from your mobile phone provider is more significant than you might think. Let’s talk about a topic that’s incredibly important for your privacy and data security. What is CPNI? …

Mobile 59

Mobile Telecommunications Internet Internet 59

SecureWorld News

APRIL 3, 2023

Gartner no longer views Data Lake as a game-changing technology but more as a trend in the advancement of storage solutions (such as Cloud Data Warehouse ). The technology used in a Data Lake does not involve bringing the original material to one or another "convenient" structure.

Unstructured Data 98

Unstructured Data Data collection Information Security Backups 98

Threatpost

MAY 13, 2021

Tony Lauro, director of security technology and strategy at Akamai, discusses hardware security dongles and using phones to act as surrogates for them.

Authentication 70

Authentication Technology InfoSec Mobile 70

IT Security Guru

APRIL 1, 2021

Between August 2020 and February 2021, “the agencies”, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Security Agency (NSA) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) had all published final or preliminary (beta) guidance for Zero Trust (ZT) that is applicable to all sizes of organisations.

Marketing 65

Marketing Artificial Intelligence Technology InfoSec 65

The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Also: Breaking Bad Security Habits Spotlight Podcast: Security Automation is (and isn’t) the Future of Infosec Spotlight Podcast: Rethinking Your Third Party Cyber Risk Strategy. Home, remote offices, coffee shops and cars- and do so using laptops, mobile devices and more. Employees also will work from everywhere.

Passwords 40

Passwords Authentication InfoSec Accountability 40

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 5, 2025

We also discuss the implications for future technology like AI and potential cybersecurity crises. Join us as we reminisce about Y2K, the panic, the preparations, and the lessons learned 25 years later. Plus, in our Aware Much segment, Scott shares tips on protecting your data if your phone is stolen.

Technology 52

Technology Cybersecurity Data privacy Cyber threats 52

eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

Breach and attack simulation (BAS) is a relatively new IT security technology that can automatically spot vulnerabilities in an organization’s cyber defenses, akin to continuous, automated penetration testing. DXC Technology. DXC Technology. SafeBreach holds multiple patents and awards for their BAS technology.

Penetration Testing 67

Penetration Testing Risk Technology Marketing 67

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In this episode of The Hacker Mind, Dr. Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. Things like newer technologies like botching as well as biometrics. Apple Podcasts.

Hacking 52

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In this episode of The Hacker Mind, Dr. Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. Things like newer technologies like botching as well as biometrics. Apple Podcasts.

Hacking 52

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2021

Tech: What is the application and cloud technology stack? This will be followed by a native mobile app for Android and iOS built using React Native framework. Team: Who are the developers, DevOps and Product Owners? User stories: Are there any existing user stories providing an overview of the app? Bootstrap the app.

Architecture 90

Architecture Encryption Healthcare Mobile 90