Insider threat remains high on the list of issues keeping CISOs awake at night, and for good reason. Unlike external actors, insiders are already within the network perimeter, often with privileged access to the company’s critical data, systems, and applications. They are a trusted part of the company ecosystem, and their actions are therefore typically more difficult to detect and contain. A malicious insider breach is also one of the most financially ruinous types of data breaches....
Read MoreCriminals are tirelessly attacking critical infrastructure (CRITIS) around the world and compromising the Industrial Control System (ICS) and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that control these infrastructures. In 2010, the Stuxnet worm infiltrated numerous control systems and damaged nuclear power plants. Five years later, the BlackEnergy malware attack on the Ukrainian power supply became the first cyberattack that caused a blackout. By Anthony Perridge, VP...
Read MoreGartner predicts that 25 billion connected things will be in use by 2021. This presents a huge opportunity for businesses to harness data, optimise their operations and deliver more personalised experiences to users. By Martin Ewings, Director of Specialist Markets, Experis.
Read MoreFighting cybercrime is a never-ending arms race. If businesses want to get ahead of the bad guys, joining forces will help them fight to win. Having access to the latest information from peers and subject matter experts will typically help all organisations, large or small, deal with any threat more effectively. Ultimately, the most effective deep defence against attack is collaboration, and it's at the heart of today's overall digital transformation. By Victor Acin, Threat Intelligence...
Read MoreIt now seems kind of quaint that cybercriminals go after computers. The kind of threats we now expect to have, have a much larger appetite. By Mike Nelson, VP of IoT Security, DigiCert.
Read MoreCyber attacks are inevitable, but it’s how an organisation deals with them that can make or break their business. Have they got all the answers, and do they fully understand the implications? Can they be sure the attack won’t happen again? Swift and comprehensive incident response is a critical step to ensuring the future security of a business and protecting its reputation. It’s not enough to be aware that an attack is taking (or has taken) place. There are four key questions...
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