Software Defined Perimeter – a better, virtual security firewall
#software defined perimeter (#sdp) is a new security approach currently standardized by the #cloud security alliance (#csa). The concept is basically offering an air-gapped network – in a virtual...
View ArticleThe ‘Remediation Gap:’ A 4-Month Invitation To Attack
#organizations set out the welcome mat for cyber attackers by taking an average of #120 days to patch flaws. As impactful as targeted attacks can be on organizations when they hit the mark,...
View ArticleRetailers who missed chip card deadline eye lawsuit
U.S. #retailers are contemplating lawsuits against #banks and credit card companies over the slow #rollout of chip-based card technology and the possible financial #liability merchants began facing...
View ArticleThree Security Best Practices for the Modern Era
#october is National #cyber security Awareness Month (#ncsam), making it the perfect time to revamp outdated #policies and procedures that may be keeping your security stuck in the 20th century. Here...
View ArticleIs your board ready for a security incident?
Businesses suffered nearly 43 million known security incidents in 2014. This increased 48% compared with 2013 and equals some 117,000 attacks daily. And still, many boards and #executives don’t have...
View ArticleAPT Research Discourse at Virus Bulletin 2015
#topics arising at the #conference that were most interesting included APT research and threat intelligence, Linux (and embedded) as a targeted platform in much higher prevalence, and Patrick Wardle’s...
View ArticleNIST drafts guidelines to enhance trust in email
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (#nist) has published a draft document for comment, in order to tackle two main threats to email services: #phishing Leaking confidential information...
View ArticleFBI takes down alert on chip credit cards after bankers complain
The #fbi posted an online advisory about vulnerabilities with new #chip-enabled credit cards, but then removed the message on Friday, less than a day later, following concerns from U.S. bankers that...
View ArticleThe technocracy is over – innovation is here, plan your security accordingly
Information technology (IT) is going through an age of “#technocracy” decline. Innovations in the IT sector have made way for various platforms that can be leveraged to support employees’ workflows...
View ArticleFeud heats up over chip cards, FBI warning
A #national retail federation attorney said Wednesday that an updated #fbi #warning on chip card vulnerabilities waters down the need for #pin #security. The FBI on Friday posted a revised warning...
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