While encryption will deter data breaches, it comes with its own baggage — and keys It is not a question of if the bad actors will access confidential or highly classified data, rather it is a question of can attackers read and use confidential and classified data after they access it. Many experts believe the…
Don’t let unauthorized cryptocurrency “miners” steal your company’s computer power — or worse! Cryptomining — the name itself sounds like it is almost like printing money using your computer. And it just might be for individuals, investors, and others with the right mix of savvy, capital, good timing, and a whole lot of luck. But…
The ubiquitous application is the attackers’ universal vulnerability Over the past two decades, email has rapidly and firmly edged its way into becoming the most popular, most accepted and most basic means for business communication. That is both good news and bad. Sure, social media has had a growing impact over the years. Marketing managers…
Cloud-based IAM puts authentication to the test Traditional brick-and-mortar organizations with on-premise servers are striving every day to keep pace with cloud-driven digital enterprises that are untethered by physical restraints, enabling employees to work from anywhere, accessing applications, services and mobile devices as regular parts of their flexible workdays. However, much like ducks on the…
Taking containers to the next level Microservices: Containers on steroids As container technology continues to evolve from its earliest days on UNIX, it has found its way into new uses and deployments, inspired by the imagination and creativity of software developers and IT engineers. With the birth and development of the next generation of container…
Breaking bad and good habits Understanding social engineering is the first step to overcoming it. Danny Bradbury reports Complicated malware infections and cross-site scripting attacks are great techniques to compromise a company, but why use them when you can whisper in someone’s ear instead? Some of the most successful attacks involve nothing more than a phone, some self-confidence, and…
Electronic medical records have created incredible new opportunities for patient care, but have made medical data far more accessible to hackers.
The increasing effectiveness of ransomware is convincing a horde of new cybercriminals to enter the field with some wielding what can be only described as inferior malware in their attempt to make a few quick bucks.
Taking a methodical approach to security, risk and governance planning must be part of the foundation of every organization these days, says Illena Armstrong, VP of editorial, SC Magazine.
New year commitments by the lone individual also could be adopted by the larger organization.
