Content by Tom Field

Dallas Discusses Indicators of Behavior

Tom Field  •  September 5, 2019

ISMG and Cybereason visited Dallas on their "Indicators of Behavior" roundtable dinner tour. And Cybereason CSO Sam Curry says the discussion validated the notion that it's time to reimagine incident detection and response.

Seeking Indicators of Behavior

Tom Field  •  September 4, 2019

For many cybercrime investigators, it's all about finding indicators of compromise - evidence a crime has been committed. Sam Curry of Cybereason describes the value of making a shift to cataloging indicators of behavior.

Responding to Threats Based on Business Risks

Tom Field  •  September 4, 2019

Nation-state actors, cybercriminals, hacktivists - each of these adversaries poses threats to enterprises. But how can organizations prioritize the threats and respond based on business risks? Craig Harber of Fidelis Cybersecurity discusses advanced threats and how to raise the bar on response.

Strategies for Securing Digital Transformation

Tom Field  •  September 4, 2019

Digital transformation is the buzz across all sectors, but it poses significant security risks to enterprises. PJ Maloney of DXC Technology and William "Buck" Houston of Micro Focus Global Alliances weigh in on new strategies for securing the transformation.

Security's Role in Digital Transformation

Tom Field  •  September 3, 2019

What role does security play in an enterprise's digital transformation? ISMG and Nominet recently raised this question to a group of security leaders in Las Vegas. The answers were eye-opening. Stuart Reed of Nominet shares his reaction to the roundtable discussion.

Making the Most of a 'Zero Trust' Security Approach

Tom Field  •  August 28, 2019

What's the best way to define a "zero trust" approach to security? And what are the potential benefits? M.K. Palmore of Palo Alto Networks, a former FBI agent, offers insights on making the most of the approach.

Tapping the 'Visibility Triad'

Tom Field  •  August 28, 2019

Network detection and response, endpoint detection and response, and SIEM are the "visibility triad" of critical data sources for effective threat hunting and incident response, says Matt Cauthorn of Extrahop, who explains why.

Sorting Through 'Zero Trust' Misconceptions

Tom Field  •  August 27, 2019

F. Ward Holloway of Forescout Technologies sorts through what he sees as common misconceptions about the "zero trust" approach to security, including the assumption that it can prove to be too costly and complex to implement.

Threat Intel for a Global Economy

Tom Field  •  August 20, 2019

The World Economic Forum recently identified "cyberattacks and data integrity concerns crippling large parts of the internet" as one of the top 10 global risks. Jaime Chanaga of NTT talks about the significance of that announcement and the concerns global security leaders face headed into 2020.

Medical Device Security: The Doctor's View

Tom Field  •  August 20, 2019

For years now, pediatrician Dale Nordenberg has been battling within the U.S. to ensure that medical device security is given proper attention and regulation. But it's a global concern, and his cause recently received a warm reception in Brazil.

US CyberDome Poised to Protect 2020 Elections

Tom Field  •  August 16, 2019

An A-list of cyber experts, including former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, has put its weight behind U.S. CyberDome, a nonpartisan initiative to protect presidential campaigns against foreign influence. Matthew Barrett, a former NIST leader and co-founder of CyberDome, outlines how this group is gearing up.

Cybersecurity Leadership: The Next Generation

Tom Field  •  August 9, 2019

IoT, the cloud, third-party risk - we hear a lot about how the cybersecurity risk surface and threat landscape have evolved. But what about the new business demands on cybersecurity leaders? Christopher Hetner, former global CISO at GE Capital, shares insights.

Ex-Secret Service Agent Tackles Banking Cybercrime

Tom Field  •  August 8, 2019

Former Secret Service agent Jeff Dant now heads fraud operations and intelligence for the financial crimes unit at BMO Financial Group. Which threats and threat actors does he focus on, and how does his law enforcement experience help? Dant previews a session at the upcoming Cybersecurity Summit in New York.

Medical Device Security: The FDA's View

Tom Field  •  July 9, 2019

The federal government, device manufacturers and healthcare delivery organizations have all raised their games to address medical device security. Now it's time for patients - those truly impacted by devices - to have their say in the discussion, says Suzanne Schwartz, M.D., of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Ransomware Re-examined: To Pay or Not to Pay?

Tom Field  •  July 9, 2019

Ransomware plays on ever-bigger stages, but the fundamental question remains: To pay or not to pay? Fortinet's Sonia Arista, a former CISO, weighs in on ransomware and other hot breach trends.