Phishing - it's the classic scheme that never goes away. In fact, it evolves. Amy Blackshaw of RSA offers insights on how to respond to this and other trends identified in the 2012 Faces of Fraud survey.
How well do banks conform to the FFIEC's updated Authentication Guidance? Gartner analyst Avivah Litan says most have made progress, but they still struggle with the details.
ATM skimming losses are down at European banks. But the low-tech scheme of cash trapping is on the rise. How should banking institutions respond to this latest fraud trend?
Banks and credit unions are making investments to prevent ACH/wire fraud. But are they investing in the right solutions? Attorney Joseph Burton says the focus must be on 'reasonable' security.
Most bankers doubt that big technology investments will reduce fraud, according to the 2012 Faces of Fraud survey. Why don't they believe technology is the answer?
According to our new survey, more than half of banking institutions expect an increase in fraud-fighting resources this year. But how are they investing those resources? The answers may surprise you.
"Regulation drives spending," says George Tubin of GT Advisors. "You're in a situation where the regulators are telling you, 'You have to do something; you have to make improvements.' Therefore, the bank has to spend some money on technology."
What might the Global Payments breach investigation entail? Dave Ostertag of Verizon's Investigative Response unit describes a forensics investigation - how long it can take and what it might reveal.
One problem tracking IT security employment is the dearth of information. Even the most trustworthy organization in collecting employment data, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, furnishes infosec data it cautions aren't reliable.
The cost of a data breach is down, say the latest Ponemon Institute study. But as the Global Payments breach shows, organizations still have many reasons to be concerned, says researcher Larry Ponemon.
Cloud services are being adopted increasingly by organizations. But with adoption comes increased concern, says Symantec's Francis deSouza. How can organizations deploy cloud security to protect their data?
Performing a job effectively most of the time doesn't cut it in IT security, as the Internal Revenue Service is being reminded by Treasury Department auditors.
Should you accept a Facebook friend request from your boss? And if you don't accept the invitation, could that decision possibly hurt your career? I asked our advisers, who offer thoughtful insights.
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