Transitioning to the Cloud Safely and Strategically Even though the cloud is promoted as more secure than ever today, companies are experiencing an increasing number of data breaches. Why the apparent contradiction? Often, cloud customers lack a comprehensive understanding of cloud architectures and who is responsible for securing their data. Before organizations embark on their […]
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission recently published a report with 75 recommendations for implementing “strategy of layered cyber deterrence” for national security. Section 5.2.2, “Pass a National Cyber Incident Reporting Law,” raises the question of whether an organisation filing a report in the interest of national security will be subject to punishment under one or more
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST’s) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is working to improve the ability of network administrators and operators of Internet of Things (IoT) networks to identify, understand, and document network communication requirements of IoT devices. Documenting the types of devices and communication behaviors of those devices can allow
Methodology for Characterizing Network Behavior of Internet of Things Devices Read More »
Security leaders, while supporting business growth and digital transformation, struggle with a multitude of challenges. We know this because you tell us, both in ongoing conversations and as part of our annual benchmark survey. Some challenges are focused on security, such as needing better visibility or automation, or striving for greater simplicity of management and
Securing What’s Now and What’s Next: 20 Cybersecurity Considerations for 2020 Read More »
Digital businesses perform better; they generate more revenue, export more and innovate. Yet, three in five businesses in the Asia Pacific region have put off digitisation out of fear of cyber attacks. The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to increase the importance of cyber security. The likelihood and impact of cyber risks is increased with remote
Digital transformation is here to stay and is good for business, but it is also creating greater urgency to bridge the cybersecurity gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). While IT and OT convergence unlocks business value in terms of operations efficiency, performance, and quality of services, it can also be detrimental because
Traditional network security has focused on perimeter defenses—once inside the network perimeter, users are often given broad access to a number of corporate resources. This means malicious actors can also come from inside or outside the network. Moreover, the growth in cloud computing and the number of remote workers raises the complexity of protecting an
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Cyber Risk Leaders. As the name submits, this edition takes a broad gambit view across the domains of cyber, security, risk, governance and leadership. It remains the culmination of curated content from our security and technology channels. In this edition, our cover feature is the connection between the cyber
The 2018 Cyber Threatscape report noted the clear need for more effective use of actionable threat intelligence. With state-sponsored activities a growing force to be reckoned with, extended supply chain threats, targets against critical infrastructure and a surge in miner malware and more financially motivated advanced persistent threats, CISOs have had their work cut out
The conflict of “good vs. evil” is a theme that’s captivated humanity throughout history, spanning religion, ethics, philosophy, politics, art, literature, and cinema. Often with larger-than-life characters leading the narrative, the “good vs. evil” conflict reveals humanity’s intrinsic desire to be safe amidst an omniscient and, often, ephemeral sense of fear. In cybersecurity, this conflict
