GUEST ESSAY: Why it’s high time for us to rely primarily on passwordless authentication

GUEST ESSAY: Why it’s high time for us to rely primarily on passwordless authentication

Accessing vital information to complete day-to-day tasks at our jobs still requires using a password-based system at most companies. Related: Satya Nadella calls for facial recognition regulations Historically, this relationship has been ...
GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading

GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading

When it comes to alternative asset trading, protecting investor data is of critical importance. Related: Preserving the privacy of the elderly As more traders and investors engage in these investment avenues, it ...
MY TAKE:  ‘IOWN’ makes the business case for fostering diversity, respecting individual privacy

MY TAKE: ‘IOWN’ makes the business case for fostering diversity, respecting individual privacy

To tap the full potential of massively interconnected, fully interoperable digital systems we must solve privacy and cybersecurity, to be sure. Related: Using ‘Big Data’ to improve health and well-being But there’s ...
How SMS toll fraudsters plunder businesses by Byron Acohido

FIRESIDE CHAT: Outrageous phone bills stun businesses targeted for ‘SMS toll fraud’

SMS toll fraud is spiking. I learned all about the nuances of deploying – and defending – these insidious attacks in a recent visit with Arkose Labs CEO, Kevin Gosschalk, who explained ...
News Alert: ThriveDX’s Cyber Academy for Enterprise meets addresses talent shortage, promotes inclusion

News Alert: ThriveDX’s Cyber Academy for Enterprise meets addresses talent shortage, promotes inclusion

Miami, Fla. – June 20, 2023 –  ThriveDX, the leader in cybersecurity and digital skills training, today announced the official launch of its new Cyber Academy for Enterprise. This innovative solution, part of ...
My Take: Russian hackers put the squeeze on U.S agencies, global corps in MOVEit-Zellis hack

My Take: Russian hackers put the squeeze on U.S agencies, global corps in MOVEit-Zellis hack

It was bound to happen. Clop, the Russia-based ransomware gang that executed the MOVEit-Zellis supply chain hack, has commenced making extortion demands of some big name U.S. federal agencies, in addition to ...
GUEST ESSAY: The key differences between ‘information privacy’ vs. ‘information security’

GUEST ESSAY: The key differences between ‘information privacy’ vs. ‘information security’

Information privacy and information security are two different things. Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Information privacy is the ability to control who (or what) can view or access information that ...
GUEST ESSAY:  Using generative AI to support  — not replace — overworked cybersecurity pros

GUEST ESSAY: Using generative AI to support — not replace — overworked cybersecurity pros

As the threat of cybercrime grows with each passing year, cybersecurity must begin utilizing artificial intelligence tools to better combat digital threats. Related: Leveraging human sensors Although AI has become a powerful ...
RSAC Fireside Chat: Uptycs emulates Google, Akamai to protect cloud-native apps and endpoints

RSAC Fireside Chat: Uptycs emulates Google, Akamai to protect cloud-native apps and endpoints

The inadequacy of siloed security solutions is well-documented. Related: Taking a security-first path The good news is that next-gen security platforms designed to unify on-prem and cloud threat detection and remediation are, ...
GUEST ESSAY: A roadmap for wisely tightening cybersecurity in the modern workplace

GUEST ESSAY: A roadmap for wisely tightening cybersecurity in the modern workplace

Hackers can hurt your business or organization in many ways. First and foremost, cyberattacks can lead to data breaches in which sensitive information is stolen. If a cyber-criminal uses you as a ...