The massive "Panama Papers" data leak apparently was enabled by a law firm failing to have the right information security defenses in place. The breach calls attention to the need for all organizations to encrypt sensitive data, use access controls as well as monitor access patterns for signs of data exfiltration.
Today's distributed enterprise faces two key challenges: Provide top-notch cybersecurity and ensure a seamless user experience. Paul Martini, CEO and co-founder of iboss Cybersecurity, discusses a new strategy designed to meet both goals.
Revelation of 321 attempts to place ransomware on federal government computers in the second half of last year raises a number of questions about the effectiveness of the Einstein intrusion detection and prevention system as well as how the government responds to such attacks.
If you cast the Panama Papers leak in terms of class warfare, this isn't the first time that a faceless few have acted for what they perceive to be the good of the proletariat, in a bout of hacker - or insider - vigilantism.
Federal regulators have issued new guidance urging healthcare organizations and business associates to bolster their cyberattack defenses. The advice comes after a string of recent high-profile attacks on hospitals.
Security experts worldwide are sorting through the implications of the so-called "Panama Papers" leak, involving 11.5 million records. The documents highlight an elaborate web of offshore holdings that everyone from heads of state to celebrities and fraudsters have allegedly used to hide billions of dollars.
At a time when workers use more apps than ever to do their jobs - and from more locations and devices than ever - traditional IAM is simply not sufficient, says David Meyer of OneLogin. Cloud-Based IAM is what organizations truly need.
A new coalition of leaders from government, industry and privacy advocacy groups hopes to help provide a framework for reaching a consensus on how to use IT to ensure society's security while protecting individuals' privacy, says Art Coviello, an organizer of the new Digital Equilibrium Project.
A new alert from the Department of Homeland Security regarding more than 1,400 software vulnerabilities in an older line of systems used to dispense medical supplies at hospitals spotlights the challenges involved in securing legacy equipment, including medical devices.
The vast majority of cloud services today store - and manage - all related cryptographic keys for customers. But in the post-Snowden era, organizations that use cloud services must better control and lock down those environments, says WinMagic's Mark Hickman in this video interview.
As DDoS attacks become more sophisticated, organizations must include prevention components in their overall security infrastructure, rather than just their network infrastructure, JP Blaho of Arbor Networks says in this video interview.
MedStar is but the latest healthcare entity to fall victim to a ransomware attack. What can organizations do proactively to improve their ransomware defenses and response? PhishMe CEO Rohyt Belani offers insight.
Ransomware is such a serious cybersecurity concern that the FBI has issued new guidance and yet another alert about the threat. Nevertheless, experts say too many organizations are still unaware of the risk, muchless how to mitigate it.
At least seven class action lawsuits have been filed against 21st Century Oncology, a cancer center chain that recently reported a hacker attack that compromised the data of 2.2 million individuals. But those filing the suits have an uphill climb, some legal experts say, based on the outcomes of similar cases.
In this video interview, cybersecurity attorney Chris Pierson says recent Federal Trade Commission actions linked to data security and breach response could influence other governmental agencies.
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