Content by Information Security Media Group

Ransomware: The Best Defense

Information Security Media Group  •  June 22, 2017

Ransomware is on its way to becoming a $1 billion industry, by some estimates, and possibly 50 percent of enterprises have dealt with it so far. Darius Goodall of Barracuda discusses the best way to defend against the newest strains.

Cloud Security: Navigating Past Complexity

Information Security Media Group  •  June 16, 2017

Despite the efficiencies of cloud services, security remains a significant barrier of entry for many organizations. Mark Urban of Symantec offers advice to help security leaders navigate past cloud complexity and chaos.

The Need for Cyber ISR

Information Security Media Group  •  June 1, 2017

It's a tried and true military tradition: ISR, or Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance. But the practice is gaining traction in enterprises as well, and especially within cybersecurity, says Christopher Cleary of Tenable Network Security.

Stress-Busting Through Vulnerability Risk Management

Information Security Media Group  •  May 24, 2017

The WannaCry ransomware outbreak showcases the problem: Security pros are overwhelmed by vulnerabilities that could be simple to mitigate, if only they had the right info at the right time. Humphrey Christian of Bay Dynamics discusses how to improve vulnerability risk management.

Why Reputational Risk Management Matters

Information Security Media Group  •  May 15, 2017

When it comes to breach preparation, it isn't just about protecting IT assets. Increasingly, the conversation is about reputational risk management, says Jacob Olcott of BitSight Technologies.

2 Days to 2 Hours: Automating Application Vulnerability Management

Information Security Media Group  •  May 9, 2017

Not so many years ago, Michael Donaldson was managing a major application for a large enterprise, and when he learned of an unpatched vulnerability, it took him two days to investigate and confirm. With the right tools today, that would take two hours. Listen and learn how.

CISO in the Middle: Managing Risk Up and Down the Enterprise

Information Security Media Group  •  May 2, 2017

When it comes to cyber risk, how must the CISO manage communications across the enterprise? The board, the staff and the line-of-business leaders all have different needs. Humphrey Christian of Bay Dynamics offers advice for the CISO in the middle.

Ransomware Defense: The Do's and Don'ts

Information Security Media Group  •  April 28, 2017

As ransomware attackers continue to hone their craft, defense also is evolving. Con Mallon of CrowdStrike discusses what to do - and what not to do - when your organization is struck by ransomware.

Improving Threat-Hunting and Incident Response

Information Security Media Group  •  April 19, 2017

To shift from reactive to active defense mode, organizations need to get better at both threat-hunting and incident response. Tim Bandos of Digital Guardian discusses the tools and skills that are needed.

Next-Gen Biometric Authentication

Information Security Media Group  •  April 19, 2017

Biometric adoption and demand by consumers is increasing rapidly. Next-gen solutions now exist for organizations to bring secure, frictionless authentication to their consumers using biometric solutions. Michael Lynch of InAuth shares insights.

Banking and the Shifting Security Landscape

Information Security Media Group  •  April 3, 2017

The security landscape has shifted significantly for financial services organizations. And now they must use digital transformation as the impetus to evolve their cybersecurity strategies, says Bruce Roton of Level 3.

Re-Thinking IAM and Cybersecurity

Information Security Media Group  •  March 21, 2017

A recent study by Forrester Research unveils a direct correlation between data breaches and organizations' IAM immaturity. What needs to change? Corey Williams of Centrify offers strategic advice.

Ransomware: The Defender's Advantage

Information Security Media Group  •  March 16, 2017

As effective as ransomware has proven to be in attacks against so many organizations across regions and sectors, certain characteristics actually can help defenders gain an edge in detecting malware. Lastline's Engin Kirda explains how.

Rating the Security Performance of the Fortune 1000

Information Security Media Group  •  March 14, 2017

BitSight Technologies has just concluded a new study that rates the cybersecurity performance of Fortune 1000 enterprises. What are the key takeaways? Data Scientist Jay Jacobs shares his analysis.

Endpoint Security: Creating Order from Chaos

Information Security Media Group  •  March 13, 2017

The rapid evolution of malware and proliferation of solutions have created a state of chaos for security leaders, says Naveen Palavalli of Symantec. What strategy and solutions will help restore order to anti-malware defense?