Delivering effective IT security and compliance means enabling Security and Operations teams to work effectively together. This is how IT can deliver what the business needs: secure and reliable IT services.
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People assume that staying safe from cyber hackers requires a lot of money. While spending money in the right area is important, common sense features costing little to no money and are the most effective defenses to thwart a cyber attack. Let’s face it, no one is 100% safe from cyber hackers so each of us needs to be vigilant to protect our … [Read more...]
For some IT professionals, the line between security and compliance becomes easily blurred and may seem like a moving target. How do we create comprehensive security programs while meeting compliance obligations? Is checking the compliance box really enough? And how does all this enable the business to function and move forward? These are questions … [Read more...]
Whether you are a security pro, software developer, security administrator, or any other role in the IT security fields, attending a conference is an excellent way to network with other professionals and extend your knowledge base. These IT security and cybersecurity conferences provide exclusive access to some of the newest innovations and ideas … [Read more...]
Gartner estimates that 8.4 billion connected things will be in use worldwide this year, up 31% from 2016, and will reach 20.4 billion by 2020. The Internet of Things is replete with cars, electronic appliances, heating and lighting systems, medical devices, pipelines, power meters, printers, sensors, routers, security systems, smart cities, … [Read more...]
A few years ago, if the average person heard the term ‘ransomware’ they might have imagined the fashion ensemble of a kidnapper. Fast forward to today and most everyone one is now familiar with ransomware one way or another. Most ransomware infects target computers when unsuspecting users click on an attachment or link usually embedded in an email. … [Read more...]
It’s no surprise that when Security and Operations (SecOps) are more closely integrated, they are in a better position to minimize risk and ensure compliance while keeping up with the demands of digital business. For example, when security sends scans of vulnerabilities over to IT Operations for remediation, operations people can more quickly … [Read more...]
Wikipedia describes an insider threat as "a malicious threat to an organization that comes from people within the organization, such as employees, former employees, contractors or business associates, who have inside information concerning the organization's security practices, data and computer systems. The threat may involve fraud, the theft of … [Read more...]
In today’s world, data and protecting that data are critical considerations for businesses. Customers want to ensure that their information is secure with you, and if you can’t keep it safe, you will lose their business. Many clients with sensitive information actually demand that you have a rigid data security infrastructure in place before doing … [Read more...]
The clock is ticking As digital business expands and consumers increase their online activities, protecting privacy and ensuring security is more important than ever. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes effective in May 2018, with new regulations to meet these challenges. If you conduct business with EU customers, you’ll … [Read more...]
The WannaCry vulnerability that impacted more than 150 countries and took down computer systems in UK hospitals, stopped train service in Germany, and disrupted institutions in Asia and other areas, is a dramatic example of what could have been prevented by a patch that was originally released about 60 days ago. In fact, most breaches are … [Read more...]