Content by Tom Field

Profile in Leadership: Laura-Lea Berna, BC Transit

Tom Field  •  August 26, 2021

As a technology and security leader, Laura-Lea Berna is driven to defend gaps. But as a business executive, the VP, IT and CIO of BC Transit has built her career on answering the question "Where's the need?" She discusses her path and role as a mentor to up-and-coming leaders.

Exposing Software Supply Chain Risks

Tom Field  •  August 24, 2021

Tomislav Pericin, Co-founder and Chief Software Architect for ReversingLabs, discusses the evolution of supply chain attack sophistication, and why both software builders and buyers need to change how they defend against attack surface area risks.

Global Incident Response: The Rise of Integrity Attacks

Tom Field  •  August 3, 2021

Tom Kellermann calls it a new "Twilight Zone" - an era in which cybersecurity adversaries can unleash destructive attacks that manipulate time, data, audio and video. The cybersecurity strategist shares insights and analysis from his latest Global Incident Response Threat Report.

Kaseya Ransomware Attack: 'It Could Have Been Much Worse'

Tom Field  •  July 7, 2021

It was stealthy, and it was widespread. But perhaps the Kaseya VSA ransomware attack wasn't quite as effective and damaging as initially feared, says Michael Daniel, president and CEO of the Cyber Threat Alliance. He explains where defenses succeeded.

Kaseya Ransomware Attack: 'This Is a Dramatic Escalation'

Tom Field  •  July 7, 2021

The Kaseya VSA ransomware attack was discussed exhaustively over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. But there's one big question that hasn’t been answered, says Tom Kellermann, head of cybersecurity strategy at VMware Carbon Black: "Who gave REvil the zero-day?"

Kaseya Ransomware: 'Largest Attack I've Witnessed So Far'

Tom Field  •  July 4, 2021

Since Friday afternoon, Mark Loman of Sophos has been immersed in studying the scope and impact of the ransomware attack spread through Kaseya VSA's remote management platform. And he's learned enough about it to say without reservation: This the largest ransomware attack he's seen.

Security Meets 'Work from Anywhere'

Tom Field  •  June 18, 2021

It was one thing to secure employees in a central office; quite another to secure them at home. What happens now in the hybrid workforce? Mike Anderson of Netskope outlines the key cybersecurity recommendations from his 'Return to Work' playbook.

Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack: CISOs React

Tom Field  •  May 19, 2021

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack was every CISO's nightmare. And Roger Caslow of HRSD has faced a similar nightmare before. Caslow and Amit Basu of International Seaways weigh in on this recent attack, its significance and how ransomware defenses must change.

'Zero Trust': Beyond Transformation

Tom Field  •  May 18, 2021

Applications, the network, security - they all have been affected by the seismic changes of the past year, and they drive the need for adopting the "zero trust" model. Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry and Nexteer Automotive CISO Arun DeSouza discuss the necessary mindset shift.

How Risky Is Cyber Insurance?

Tom Field  •  May 17, 2021

It's a young practice but, globally, cyber insurance is starting to exert its influence with some of the largest enterprises - and in some of the most notable cyberattacks. John Pescatore of SANS Institute discusses questions that cybersecurity leaders need to ask before acquiring new policies.

RSA CEO Rohit Ghai on the New RSA

Tom Field  •  May 17, 2021

The past year has been a milestone one for RSA and for RSA Conference alike. In this exclusive interview, RSA Group CEO Rohit Ghai discusses the changes, the state of secure identity and the role XDR will play in shaping cybersecurity's future.

RSA's Zulfikar Ramzan: Beyond Digital Transformation

Tom Field  •  May 17, 2021

Nearly a year ago, RSA's Chief Digital Officer, Zulfikar Ramzan, sat with ISMG to discuss 2021: A Cybersecurity Odyssey. Which predictions came true, and how have the threat and technology landscapes exploded in unexpected new directions?

Welcome to RSA Conference '2021-and-Only'

Tom Field  •  May 17, 2021

Welcome to RSA Conference 2021. By virtue of being virtual, we've brought our entire global team to bear on gathering the very latest cybersecurity trends, technologies and takeaways from our industry's leading thinkers via ISMG's largest and most diverse set of video interviews to date.

Fraud 2021: Mules, Synthetic IDs, Deep Social Engineering

Tom Field  •  May 16, 2021

The global fraud landscape has shifted dramatically in the past year. Uri Rivner and Erin Englund of BioCatch discuss the urgency of catching money mules, stopping synthetic IDs and schemes that result from deep social engineering.

Sophos on 2021 State of Ransomware

Tom Field  •  May 16, 2021

Sophos recently released its 2021 State of Ransomware report, and it includes surprising findings on remediation costs, which have more than doubled over the past year. Dan Schiappa tackles the question: Does it pay to pay ransoms?