The idea of defense-in-depth has been around for nearly two decades. While it provided effective protection in the past, the recent spate of high-profile breaches and nation-state attacks proves defense-in-depth alone is no match for today’s threat environment. Defense-in-depth, the layering on of security controls to ensure that attacks breaching one layer will be caught…
Hiring a CISO is not an easy task, but with more executive managers realizing the value of having an executive level information security position and cybersecurity regulations like 23 NYCRR 500 requiring it, finding qualified candidates is paramount.
I remember when I drove my new, fast, car off of the dealer’s lot and although it feels like yesterday, it’s no longer new or fast. It continues to break down and doesn’t support my growing family. Just like how cars have an optimal life span, so does your network infrastructure. It may have been ‘State of the Art Technology’ at the time of installation, but will it be able to handle everything you throw at it now?
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, protecting student’s personally identifiable information has never been more important. From K-12 institutions to higher education campuses — network security is paramount to providing engaging, interactive and meaningful instruction to cohorts of digital natives. Derek Manky, Fortinet’s global security strategist, shared with CNBC his insights on a cybersecurity…
Dangerous virus infections continue to spread and as they evolve, the distribution methods change as well. In the last few months we observed several high severity virus attacks that were done against various institutions and businesses using direct software vulnerability intrusion attempts. Continue reading about the changing ways of some of the most devastating viruses.
New York is launching a new regulation in cybersecurity which will come into effect March 1. This new regulation will target banking and insurance sectors with the aim of better protecting institutions and consumers against the bad actors that target these firms.
The ransomware surge that dominated headlines in 2016 shows no signs of abating. With experts predicting an uptick in targeted attacks in 2017, businesses need to make ransomware protection a priority. In 2016, the FBI put a price tag on ransomware, noting that in the first three months of the year, it cost victims $209…
Computer hackers assemble together in dangerous underground forums and markets where they both trade viruses and hacking tools and engage in discussions and plan the next major attack or virus outbreak. If you have been wondering what kinds of dangers does the Dark Web hideouts hide then continue reading. In this article we will delve…
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have been around for years. However, just like with many other forms of cyber-attacks, criminals are using technological advancements to supercharge DDoS malware. As a result, experts predict that 2017 will see a rise in the number, scale and ferocity of DDoS attacks. The question; therefore, remains: Does your…
