For the FinServ industry, change is the only constant. New regulations are popping up everyday, along with customer expectations, competition, security threats or just, technology.
The FinServ industry must re-imagine existing data analytics strategies to capitalize on product innovation, risk optimization, improved...
Does your SOC have a Triad Strategy that includes network-based detection? While the combination of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) along with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) improves security, a day in the life of a SOC analyst is still stressful due to a constant flood of misleading alerts....
Billions of internet-connected devices and the introduction of 5G are transforming the way cities and municipalities care for their citizens. However, this rapid digitization has made many crucial public services, previously isolated from the internet, new victims of attack. Increasingly backed by nation-states,...
The cybersecurity outlook for 2020 and the new decade will be characterized by more advanced, targeted and coordinated attack vectors designed to exploit the cybersecurity skills shortage, along with congenitally poor security fundamentals and hygiene.
While run-of-the-mill ransomware attacks continue, some crypto-locking malware gangs are bringing more advanced hacking skills to bear against targets, seeking the maximum possible payout, says cybersecurity expert Jake Williams of Rendition Infosec, who dubs the trend "ransomware 2.0."
In this in-depth blog, a long-time cybersecurity specialist who recently joined the staff of Information Security Media Group sizes up evolving ransomware risks and offers a list of 11 critical mitigation steps.
AI will enable breakthrough advances in areas like healthcare, agriculture, education and transportation; it's already happening in many ways. But new technology also inevitably raises complex questions and broad societal concerns. As we look to a future powered by a partnership between computers and humans, it's...
Is automation making more promises than it can keep?
Automation is still on the upward hype-cycle, according to Garner's 2019 Hype Cycle for Threat-Facing Technologies, which means that security teams too often expect stellar results from automation solutions with little expert oversight. The reality is the...
11 Best Practices to Minimize Risk and Protect Your Data
By now, we are all too aware of the consequences of a data breach:
Brand damage
Loss of customer confidence
Potentially costly litigation
Regulatory fines
However, most organizations are not as familiar with how to prevent these attacks. They still spend...
Every chief information security officer (CISO) is unique. They each have varying modes of operation that are influenced by long and distinguished careers. To understand CISO strategies and approaches, we decided to conduct a study. We gathered data in a series of extended in-person interviews with 25 CISOs with the...
A new malware campaign uses a Trojanized version of the game Tetris to target healthcare and educational institutions for credential stealing, according to Blackberry Cylance. Analysts have observed evidence of the threat actors attempting to deliver ransomware with the 'PyXie' Trojan.
in this session we'll first examine the current state of bot automation and the different attack modalities currently conducted through machine automation. We'll then dive into attacker tools, their infrastructure, and compromised credentials to demonstrate how they were used against a major retailer in a real-world...
Election hacking is not just a US issue; it's a hot topic for every global democracy. And Joseph Carson of Thycotic is concerned that too many people are focused on the wrong elements of this topic. He analyzes the specific hacking techniques that demand attention.
Ransomware attacks have taken an unwelcome turn: The Maze gang reportedly has begun leaking a victim's files to create pressure to pay a ransom. Security experts say they're not surprised by this development, but note that given the different skills required, such tactics may not become widespread.
Attacks tied to Shade ransomware continue to surge as part of an overall resurgence in ransomware, security researchers warn. Other malware trends include stealthy ways to sneak malicious code onto systems - including JavaScript and zipped attachments - as well as the continuing use of exploit kits.
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