Content by Tom Field

Abnormal Intelligence: New Threat Intel Site Launched

Tom Field  •  October 18, 2022

The Abnormal Security team just launched a new threat intel site named Abnormal Intelligence. Crane Hassold shares resources available, including an attack library, semiannual threat intel reports, a glossary and exclusive insights from the Abnormal team.

How Consolidation Can Plug Holes in Your Security Stack

Tom Field  •  October 14, 2022

Looking to rationalize their security stacks and narrow their lists of critical suppliers, cybersecurity leaders are eyeing new consolidation strategies. WatchGuard's Corey Nachreiner opens up on the benefits of working with a single vendor or a small group of vendors.

It's Time to Update Your Approach to Identity Security

Tom Field  •  October 14, 2022

Since credential leaks are so common in cybersecurity incidents and breaches, how is it even possible to protect identities? Corey Nachreiner of WatchGuard Technologies shares strategies for how enterprises can upgrade their approach to identity security.

Selecting a Managed Service Provider: Top Considerations

Tom Field  •  October 14, 2022

The threats come at a scale that no enterprise has seen before, and it is harder to recruit and retain staff to detect and respond. Yet, how can business leaders determine if an MSP is capable of adapting as their organization's security needs change? WatchGuard's Corey Nachreiner shares advice.

Identity Security as the New Business Essential

Tom Field  •  October 13, 2022

"Good enough" security used to be just that for many boards and senior leaders. But in today's dynamic threat landscape, where digital identities are under siege, the concept of identity security has risen to be a business essential. Matt Mills of SailPoint tells why this is a game-changer.

Hybrid Cloud Security: The New Mission-Critical

Tom Field  •  September 29, 2022

Cloud migration in multiple environments is now deemed mission-critical, but it comes with unique security risks. How are organizations increasingly targeted - and how are they responding? Daniel Schrader and John McDonough of Fortinet outline the present and future of cloud security.

Tom Kellermann's New Mission: Secure the Code

Tom Field  •  September 29, 2022

Over his 23-year career in cybersecurity, Tom Kellermann has focused on policy, endpoints and even strategic investments. Now, in his new role as senior vice president of cyber strategy at Contrast Security, his mission is to protect code security - particularly in the public and financial sectors.

The Rising Role of Managed Services in the Modern SOC

Tom Field  •  September 27, 2022

Too many alerts, too few trained analysts. These are among the challenges facing the modern SOC. Karin Shopen of Fortinet weighs in on the role managed services can play to help enterprises tackle detection, response and the growing skills gap.

Google Workspace and Zero Trust: A Long-Term Relationship

Tom Field  •  September 26, 2022

Google has long embraced zero trust architecture, and Google Workspace comes with zero trust built into it. Andy Wen of Google discusses the zero trust journey, where he sees enterprises struggle, and how Google Workspace customers can take advantage of the inherent zero trust elements.

Profiles in Leadership: Errol Weiss

Tom Field  •  September 22, 2022

Errol Weiss, chief security officer of Health-ISAC for the past three years, watched the healthcare sector undergo a historic revolution in the digital delivery of services to patients. Also in that time, the attack surface grew exponentially. How can entities best defend it?

OnDemand | Adopting a Zero Trust Philosophy: A Fireside Chat with John Kindervag

Presented by Tom Field , John Kindervag  •  September 20, 2022

As a result of hybrid work and accelerated digital transformation, enterprises globally have embarked on independent journeys to embrace the zero trust model - to shift from "trust but verify" to "verify, and never trust." But the zero trust road is embedded with speedbumps and obstacles. In this exclusive...

Evolving Your Security Strategy for the Challenges of 2022

Tom Field  •  September 6, 2022

In today's dynamic threat environment, security teams must adopt a risk-based approach, prioritizing the most important areas of their organization. They also should not be afraid to seek outside help. Murtaza Hafizji of Bugcrowd discusses the merits of crowdsourced security.

The Network Pillar: Accelerating Zero Trust Adoption

Tom Field  •  September 6, 2022

It's been over one year since the release of President Biden's cybersecurity executive order, and federal agencies are making measurable progress in adopting zero trust architecture. Dennis Reilly of Gigamon discusses specific progress around visibility and observability in the network pillar.

Mastercard CSO on Partnerships and Workforce Development

Tom Field  •  September 3, 2022

Post-pandemic, in the new era of hybrid work, Mastercard CSO Ron Green says the unintentional insider threat is one of his top concerns for member institutions and their customers. He shares insight on threats, partnerships and how the public and private sectors can address workforce development.

Profiles in Leadership: Anand Atre

Tom Field  •  September 1, 2022

Anand Atre began his role as deputy CSO of Crux Informatics soon after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he soon confronted the challenge of how to properly secure a hybrid workforce. He outlines his strategies for cybersecurity and employee education.