Tag "Cyber Security Awareness"
6 ways you are sabotaging your cyber defences
If we asked any of the IT departments that we deal on a daily basis about their current priorities, they would all unfailingly say that protecting their company against cyber
Security by Design – Future-Proof
How does one “future-proof” a security program? What does “future-proof” even mean? “Future Proof” refers to an organization, business, program or product that performs all of the right jinks (moves)
GDPR Hurts Security but Publicity Might Help
A survey of 900 security professionals conducted by AlienVault at Infosecurity Europe found that spending on GDPR compliance efforts has hindered threat detection but cybersecurity publicity might actually benefit the industry. Additionally,
The Lack Of Medical Device Security — Accidents Waiting To Happen
Whether it’s one of those cases where the truth is stranger than fiction is a matter of opinion, but one thing’s for sure, the network security gurus who relentlessly preach
Organizations Operating in the Digital World Need Multiple Layers of Defense
If cyber attacks seem to be escalating, it’s because they are. Every day seems to bring news of yet another major data breach, and increasingly it’s happening to to big
How to allocate budget for a well-rounded cybersecurity portfolio
Getting the C-levels to approve an IT security budget is probably one of the most difficult and exasperating tasks that security professionals and IT managers have to do each year.
Designing Employee Security Awareness Training That Works
Enterprises spend nearly $100 billion a year on cybersecurity, and despite sophisticated IT security defenses, one weak link – employees – remains a major vulnerability. Many attacks are stopped by firewalls, endpoint security
Rethinking security at work: it goes far beyond passwords
With global giants such as Dixons, Carphone Warehouse and Ticketmaster all suffering serious data breaches in the past 12 months and Javelin Strategy & Research finding that more people than
Security Culture has to be Intentional and Sustainable
Let’s get straight to the point: your security culture is – and will always be – a subcomponent of your larger organizational culture. In other words, you have to weave
Four Reasons to Use Security Ratings Before Your Next Acquisition
For years, cybersecurity was considered a “check-the-box” discussion during the merger and acquisition (M&A) process. It was almost always examined to ensure there weren’t any glaring issues or major red
