With the massive shift to telework as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, shadow IT is becoming a more critical security issue around the world. Security experts offer tips on mitigating the risks involved.
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report offers a discussion of the potential insider threats posed by the remote workforce during the COVID-19 crisis. Also featured: An update on payment fraud shifts and the long-term outlook for the cybersecurity market.
A global health crisis. A remote workforce. Economic uncertainty. These are key ingredients to fuel the insider threat. Randy Trzeciak of the CERT Insider Threat Center at Carnegie Mellon University offers tips for monitoring risky behavior and creating positive incentives to reduce risk.
The SEC has settled charges against two traders who were accused of profiting from the hacking of an SEC EDGAR system server in 2016. The Ukrainian man who allegedly hacked the system by bypassing its authentication control remains at large.
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Today's digitized business processes have opened the door for more efficient operations, greater self service, and an optimized user experience. But they also expose the organization to new risks as external data enters the...
When we think of insider threats, we inevitably imagine the likes of a Julian Assange or Edward Snowden, and spectacular leaks of confidential information with vengeful or ideological motivations. But while a WikiLeaks-type threat is well understood, an intense focus on malicious threats risks missing out all the...
The 2020 industry benchmark report independently conducted by the Ponemon Institute and sponsored by IBM Security and ObserveIT is now available.
What are the findings and implications of an insider breach? Ponemon Institute's latest report is conducted to understand the direct and indirect costs that result from...
Careless and malicious insiders, overly complex IT infrastructure and having an excess of privileged users continue to pose serious risks to the integrity of corporate cybersecurity practices, says Timothy Brown of SolarWinds.
Wall Street has been hit by the twin threats of the new coronavirus as well as oil prices plummeting, with the Dow dropping 2,000 points on Monday for its worst day in 12 years. Amidst fears that a recession could tank the global economy, some experts still see upsides for the cybersecurity sector.
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses the developing definition of "Insider Risk." Plus, Former DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff on U.S. 5G rollout plans; Cloud Security Alliance on containers and microservices.
Technology has enabled a whole new wave of "accidental" insider threats - people who make a mistake or are taken advantage of by attackers. What role can technology now play in improving insider threat detection and response? Three CISOs share their insights.
As the RSA 2020 conference showcased "The Human Element," Palo Alto Networks' M.K. Palmore turned his attention to the passive insider threat - the one that intends no malicious harm, but whose actions can lead to costly breaches.
As companies continue to grapple with the challenges of insider threats, machine learning coupled with behavioral analytics can assist in predicting and detecting potential threats from employees and contractors, according to a panel of security experts at RSA 2020.
This special edition of the ISMG Security Report offers a preview of top keynote presentations at the RSA 2020 conference, plus a look at important themes and health tips for attendees.
Most U.S. organizations have already been monitoring and defending against Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) groups for years.
With that said, this is a good opportunity to assess whether your organization is a likely target of Iranian state-sponsored cyber operations, and determine if your team is ready and...
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