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To Prove Cybersecurity's Worth, Create a Cyber Balance Sheet
How tying and measuring security investments to business impacts can elevate executives' understanding and commitment to cyber-risk reduction.
Microsoft Tools Focus on Insider Risk, Data Protection at Ignite 2019
New tools and updates aimed at addressing ongoing challenges with insider threats and sensitive data classification.
Hacking Phones: How Law Enforcement Is Saving Privacy
It's no longer true that society must choose to either weaken everybody's privacy or let criminals run rampant.
Cybersecurity Trumps Political, Reputational Concerns for Companies
The average company has seen its risk increase, with cybersecurity topping the list of business threats, followed by damage to reputation and financial risks, a report finds.
4 Security Lessons Federal IT Pros Can Teach the Private Sector
With a little research and basic planning, small companies can make big strides against the cybersecurity threats they face. Here's how.
IoTopia Framework Aims to Bring Security to Device Manufacturers
GlobalPlatform launches an initiative to help companies secure connected devices and services across markets.
Planning a Zero-Trust Initiative? Here's How to Prioritize
If you start by focusing on users, data, access, and managed devices, you will make major strides toward achieving better security.
Trend Micro Buys Cloud Conformity to Fight Cloud Competition
The cloud security posture management startup was acquired for a reported $70 million.
Data Privacy Protections for the Most Vulnerable — Children
The business case for why companies that respect the privacy of individuals, and especially minors, will have a strong competitive advantage.
Google Cloud Launches Security Health Analytics in Beta
The tool is designed to help identify misconfigurations and compliance violations in the Google Cloud Platform.
7 Considerations Before Adopting Security Standards
Here's what to think through as you prepare your organization for standards compliance.
10 Steps to Assess SOC Maturity in SMBs
Facing a system and organization controls audit doesn't have to be stressful for small and midsize businesses if they follow these guidelines.
How FISMA Requirements Relate to Firmware Security
Federal guidelines can help all organizations pragmatically and meaningfully improve their firmware security.
How to Define & Prioritize Risk Management Goals
As risk management programs differ from business to business, these factors remain constant.
How Network Logging Mitigates Legal Risk
Logging that is turned on, captured, and preserved immediately after a cyber event is proof positive that personal data didn't fall into the hands of a cybercriminal.
How Intel Unlocks the Powerful Potential of Diversity in Cybersecurity
Sparking cultural shifts within an organization -- and throughout an entire industry -- can feel like a monumental task, but the juice is well worth the squeeze.
6 Questions to Ask Once You’ve Learned of a Breach
With GDPR enacted and the California Consumer Privacy Act on the near horizon, companies have to sharpen up their responses. Start by asking these six questions.
Proposed Browser Security Guidelines Would Mean More Work for IT Teams
CA/Browser Forum wants SSL certificates to expire after a year. Many businesses that rely on them aren't equipped to cope.
It's Not Healthy to Confuse Compliance with Security
Healthcare organizations should be alarmed by the frequency and severity of cyberattacks. Don't assume you're safe from them just because you're compliant with regulations.
Rising Fines Will Push Breach Costs Much Higher
The cost of breaches will rise by two-thirds over the next five years, exceeding an estimated $5 trillion in 2024, primarily driven by higher fines as more jurisdictions punish companies for lax security.
SafeGuard Cyber Adds Security, Compliance Capabilities for WeChat
A lack of visibility into the app could expose business users to compliance risks and security threats, the company says.
'Phoning Home': Your Latest Data Exfiltration Headache
Companies phone enterprise customer data home securely and for a variety of perfectly legitimate and useful reasons. The problems stem from insufficient disclosure.
Security Pros, Congress Reps Talk National Cybersecurity at DEF CON
Cybersecurity and government leaders discussed why Congress is unprepared for a major cyberattack and how the two parties can collaborate.
It's (Still) the Password, Stupid!
The best way to protect your identity in cyberspace is the simplest: Use a variety of strong passwords, and never, ever, use "123456" no matter how easy it is to type.
Yes, FaceApp Really Could Be Sending Your Data to Russia
FaceApp has an unprecedented level of access to data from 150 million users. What could its endgame be? We unpack three potential risks.
Cisco Pays $8.6M in First False Claims Suit for Vulnerabilities in Security Product
A security consultant reported vulnerabilities in Cisco's Video Surveillance Manager in 2009 — but the company ignored the issues and fired the consultant.
Companies' 'Anonymized' Data May Violate GDPR, Privacy Regs
New study found that any database containing 15 pieces of demographic data could be used to identify individuals.
Answer These 9 Questions to Determine if Your Data Is Safe
Data protection regulations are only going to grow tighter. Make sure you're keeping the customer's best interests in mind.
6 Actions That Made GDPR Real in 2019
In the wake of recent fines levied against British Airways, Marriott, and Facebook, companies are starting to take data privacy and security more seriously.
Data Loss, Leakage Top Cloud Security Concerns
Compliance, accidental exposure of credentials, and data control are also primary concerns for senior IT and security managers.
Why You Need a Global View of IT Assets
It may seem obvious, but many companies lose sight of the fact that they can't protect what they don't know they even have.
Marriott Faces $124 Million GDPR Fine in UK
The proposed penalty is for a data breach beginning in 2014 that affected more than 500 million customers worldwide.
Britain Looks to Levy Record GDPR Fine Against British Airways
The penalty is a sign of things to come, say experts.
The Case for Encryption: Fact vs. Fiction
The common belief that encryption enables bad behavior primarily used by thieves, international terrorists, and other villainous characters is simply not true. Here's why.
How GDPR Teaches Us to Take a Bottom-Up Approach to Privacy
Looking at underlying security needs means organizations are more likely to be in compliance with privacy regulations.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up the Cloud
Most companies' cloud security operations would benefit significantly from clean-up, alignment, and organization.
Apple Pledges Privacy, Beefs Up Security
The company hits back at the data economy — and fellow tech giants Facebook and Google — by announcing its own single sign-on service. A host of other iterative security improvements are on their way as well.
Unmixed Messages: Bringing Security & Privacy Awareness Together
Security and privacy share the same basic goals, so it just makes sense to combine efforts in those two areas. But that can be easier said than done.
Healthcare Breach Expands to 19.6 Million Patient Accounts
LabCorp says its third-party debt-collection provider, AMCA, notified the company that information on 7.7 million patients had leaked. Expect more healthcare companies to come forward.
Why FedRAMP Matters to Non-Federal Organizations
Commercial companies should explore how FedRAMP can help mitigate risk as they move to the cloud.
Medical Debt Collector Breach Highlights Supply Chain Dangers
The breach of the website of American Medical Collection Agency leaves the personal and financial information of nearly 12 million patients at risk.
Certifiably Distracted: The Economics of Cybersecurity
Is cybersecurity worth the investment? It depends.
GDPR's First-Year Impact by the Numbers
The latest statistics on GDPR spending, compliance rates, enforcement and consumer attitudes on privacy protection.
Incident Response: 3 Easy Traps & How to Avoid Them
Sage legal advice about navigating a data breach from a troubleshooting cybersecurity outside counsel.
Data Asset Management: What Do You Really Need?
At Interop, a cybersecurity and privacy leader explains her approach to data management and governance at a massive, decentralized company.
Proving the Value of Security Awareness with Metrics that 'Deserve More'
Without metrics that matter to the business, awareness programs will continue to be the bastard child of security.
Resolution Requires Cybersecurity Training for Members of Congress
A bipartisan resolution would mandate IT and cybersecurity training for all members of Congress, their staff, and employees.
California Consumer Privacy Act: 4 Compliance Best Practices
Companies that get ahead of the January 2020 data privacy deadline can minimize the risk of sanctions and also gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Microsoft 365 Updated with New Compliance, Encryption, Privacy Controls
New tools, such as Compliance Manager and Advanced Message Encryption, aim to give businesses more options for data privacy.
How to Help Your Board Navigate Cybersecurity's Legal Risks
What's worse than a massive data breach? A massive data breach followed by a shareholder derivative lawsuit. Learn what’s at stake and what CISOs can do to mitigate the damage.
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Assessing Cybersecurity Risk in Today's Enterprise
Security leaders are struggling to understand their organizations’ risk exposure. While many are confident in their security strategies and processes, they’re also more concerned than ever about getting breached. Download this report today and get insights on how today's enterprises assess and perceive the risks they face in 2019!
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