Cal Harrison

Editorial Director, ISMG

Harrison helps ISMG readers gain new perspectives on the latest cybersecurity trends, research and emerging insights. A 30-year veteran writer and editor, he has served as an award-winning print and online journalist, mass communication professor and senior digital content strategist for DXC Technology, where he led thought leadership, case studies and the Threat Intelligence Report for the Fortune 500 firm's global security, cloud and IT infrastructure practices.

Deep Dive: Why Can't We Solve API Security?

Anna Delaney , Cal Harrison • August 15, 2024

APIs are the connections that make digital business happen. Companies on average rely on more than 15,000 APIs, but these interfaces pose security risks. In this "Deep Dive" special report, ISMG's Anna Delaney explores how security leaders are tackling API security.

Trump Campaign Blames Iranian Hack on Docs Leaked to Media

Cal Harrison • August 10, 2024

A campaign official for former President Donald Trump said on Saturday that "foreign sources" stole sensitive documents including reports created to vet Trump's vice presidential nominees. The campaign blamed it on election interference by Iranian hackers but provided no evidence for the claim.

Cyber Fail: Attack of the Zombie APIs!

Anna Delaney , Cal Harrison • July 18, 2024

Welcome to "Cyber Fail," where our experts uncover fails so we can all strengthen our defenses. Today, we take on the looming menace of zombie APIs, the terrors of election dysfunction and the scary legacy of government-backed spyware and its impact on privacy rights.

Experts Warn of Post-Trump Shooting Misinformation, Scams

Tom Field , Cal Harrison , Prajeet Nair • July 14, 2024

As the investigation of the attempted assassination of former President Trump unfolds, authorities and cybersecurity experts advise individuals and organizations to beware of online threats in the forms of physical violence, nation-state disinformation and cybercrime campaigns.

Remembering Steve King - Cybersecurity's 'Great Connector'

Anna Delaney , Cal Harrison • July 10, 2024

Steve King served in senior leadership roles in technology development and deployment for the past 25 years. He worked as author, serial startup founder, CIO, CTO, CISO, CMO and - most recently - a passionate campaigner for cybersecurity education at ISMG. King died June 27, 2024, after an illness.

Sophos' Kris Hagerman Steps Down as CEO; Joe Levy Takes Helm

Cal Harrison • February 16, 2024

Sophos announced Thursday that its CEO for the past 12 years, Kris Hagerman, has stepped down. Long-time Sophos executive Joe Levy, who has nearly three decades of experience in cybersecurity products and services, is the new president and acting CEO, "effective immediately."

Authorities Bust Accused Seller of Widely Used RAT Malware

Cal Harrison • February 9, 2024

Federal authorities have seized internet domains and arrested two men in Malta and Nigeria who they say served as sales and customer service reps for a dark web business that sold RAT malware to cybercriminals over a 12-year period, leading to the "takeover and infection of computers worldwide."

Entrust in Talks to Acquire Onfido for AI-Based ID Checks

Cal Harrison • February 7, 2024

Entrust, a pioneer payment, identity and data security software and services provider, is in talks to acquire Onfido, a pioneer in cloud-based, AI-powered identity verification technology, for a reported $400 million. The combined solution will help customers fight identity fraud.

Ransomware Attack on Schneider Electric Sustainability Unit

Cal Harrison • January 30, 2024

Schneider Electric confirmed a ransomware attack has locked up corporate systems of its Schneider Electric Sustainability Business division and accessed data. The company said it plans to resume operations in two business days after remediation is complete.

DOJ Wraps xDedic Dark Web Market Case; 19 Charged Worldwide

Cal Harrison • January 5, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it has wrapped up its investigation of the xDedic dark web marketplace and successfully dismantled the multinational criminal organizations, leading to charges against 19 individuals, including administrators, developers and customer service reps.

Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2024

Anna Delaney , Cal Harrison • January 1, 2024

In conjunction with a new report from CyberEd.io, Information Security Media Group asked some of the industry's leading cybersecurity and privacy experts about 10 top trends to watch in 2024. Ransomware, emerging AI technology and nation-state campaigns are among the top threats.

Microsoft CISO, Deputy CISO Reassigned in Management Shakeup

Cal Harrison • December 7, 2023

Microsoft has demoted its CISO after 14 years on the job, reassigned its deputy CISO and named Igor Tsyganskiy - a former CTO at Bridgewater Associates who just joined Microsoft four months ago as chief strategy officer - as its new chief information security officer.

Cyber Fail: More Bumbling Cybercrooks, Avoidable Breaches

Anna Delaney , Cal Harrison • September 28, 2023

Welcome to "Cyber Fail" - ISMG's roundup of all that's broken in the world of cybersecurity, where our panel of experts uncovers the fails so we can strengthen our defenses. In this episode, ISMG host Anna Delaney takes on bumbling cybercrooks, avoidable breaches and the ethics of paying a ransom.

Japanese Port Reopens After Russian Ransomware Group Attack

Cal Harrison • July 6, 2023

Ransomware believed to originate from the Russian LockBit 3.0 group locked up computer systems for the Port of Nagoya, Japan's largest cargo hub. The attack held up shipments of Toyota auto parts containers for two days, but the port reopened Thursday morning.

How to Simplify Data Protection Within Your Organization

Cal Harrison • May 8, 2023

Over the years, most organizations acquire multiple tools for protecting data, but a variety of personnel and policies make it difficult to manage enterprisewide. Skyhigh Security's Nate Brady says it's time to look into the latest security service edge and secure access service edge solutions.