When we think of large entertainment venues and events, it’s not just ticket fees and concessions anymore. Sporting is entertainment and this year’s Super Bowl LI (51) is one of the most complex, technologically orchestrated events in the world; ranging from tablet-based play books to RFID wearable sensors on players sending real time performance data and analytics to coaches and mobile apps. Supply chain attacks…
We are less than two weeks away from RSA Conference, the world’s largest security event! This year’s theme – The Power of Opportunity – emphasizes “unity.” Clever, right? We think so. Not only is it a great time to call for unity in cybersecurity among…
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) attacks have a direct impact on people’s lives. The consequences of these attacks can be unpredictable, which is why ICS protection is a hot topic in security right now. Defining the right protection layer and best approach to secure communications in…
Ask any CISO to name the top challenges of the job, and their first response is likely to be the security “skills gap” – the inability to find enough skilled people to handle an organization’s security needs. With over 200,000 security jobs unfilled in the…
At one of my previous cybersecurity jobs, I received a frantic call from a man whose production company had just been hit with a massive breach. The company’s main summer release was in final post-production when it was hacked, and within a day had over 100,000 downloads. It hadn’t crossed anyone’s mind that the company’s…
These days, all you need to do is type “botnet,” “hacking,” “DDoS,” “CVV2,” or any other cybercrime-related term into the search bar on most social media platforms, and you will find a plethora of fraud activity occurring in plain sight. As reported earlier this year by RSA, social media has become a breeding ground for cybercrime-related…
From mobile threats and malware, to the organizations on the target lists of e-commerce fraud – a myriad of threats exist across the cyber landscape and the commoditization of cybercrime is making it easier and cheaper to launch attacks on a global scale. If you are a believer that the best predictor of future events…
For years, finding the right balance between security and usability has been one of the biggest challenges for identity and access management (IAM) solution architects and designers. There are ongoing efforts in the industry to replace password-based authentication with something more secure, more convenient, and with minimum investment; such proposed methods seem to fall into…
Threat intelligence is a hot topic these days and was arguably one of the top themes of RSA Conference 2016. However, organizations need to realize that simply having more data about the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits is not the answer to all their cybersecurity problems. On the contrary, threat intelligence is only helpful if…
The recent shift in enterprise application platforms from desktop to mobile has brought with it many exciting benefits, which organizations have recognized and leveraged to provide a more flexible and convenient workplace. Unfortunately, individuals and groups with less honorable intentions have also taken notice of this shift. In fact, a report from ISACA predicts a…
