Content by Anna Delaney

Sound Off: What Gaps Must ID Theft Executive Order Address?

Anna Delaney  •  March 21, 2022

In the coming weeks, U.S. President Joe Biden will announce a new executive order to prevent and detect identity theft involving public benefits. Jeremy Grant, coordinator of the Better Identity Coalition, discusses the challenges ahead for the government in combating criminal and identity fraud.

ISMG Editors: Russia's War Changes Ransomware Landscape

Anna Delaney  •  March 18, 2022

In the latest weekly update, four editors at ISMG discuss how Russia's invasion of Ukraine complicates cybercrime ransomware payments, a former U.S. Treasury senior adviser's take on Biden's cryptocurrency executive order, and important points regarding the upcoming identity theft executive order.

Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus Affect Bug Hunters

Anna Delaney  •  March 17, 2022

This report analyzes how sanctions levied against Russia and Belarus for the invasion of Ukraine are affecting security researchers in those countries who participate in bug bounty programs. It also examines lessons to be learned from data breaches and developments in passwordless authentication.

Sound Off: What's in OMB's Latest Cybersecurity Guidance?

Anna Delaney  •  March 14, 2022

The U.S. OMB recently released its latest deliverable as part of President Biden's cybersecurity executive order. Former federal CISO Grant Schneider discusses this guidance and shares best practices for agencies and organizations to improve the security of their software supply chain.

Building Threat Intelligence Capabilities in Wartime

Anna Delaney  •  March 12, 2022

Ukraine's cybersecurity authority says the country is fighting its first-ever hybrid war - combining conventional and digital warfare strategies and tactics. In this time of high alert, Rob Dartnall of Security Alliance calls for organizations to develop their threat intelligence capabilities.

ISMG Editors: Cryptocurrency Special

Anna Delaney  •  March 11, 2022

Ari Redbord of TRM Labs joins editors at ISMG to discuss President Biden's executive order on digital assets, the role of cryptocurrency in the Ukraine-Russia war and nuances for ransomware victims who consider paying a ransom, and trends in regulatory guidance and leadership for digital currency.

Proof of Concept: What's the Reality of Passwordless?

Anna Delaney  •  March 11, 2022

In the new "Proof of Concept," John Kindervag, Zero Trust creator and senior vice president of cybersecurity strategy at ON2IT, and Jeremy Grant, managing director of technology business strategy at Venable, join ISMG's Anna Delaney and Tom Field to discuss trending Zero Trust and identity issues.

Analysis: President Biden's Tech Package Seeks Ukraine Aid

Anna Delaney  •  March 10, 2022

The ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the U.S. government's request for billions of dollars in tech aid to curb the global impact of the Kremlin's campaign in Ukraine. It also examines Biden's cryptocurrency executive order and why breached organizations often don't share full details.

ISMG Editors: Are Hacktivists the New Resistance Fighters?

Anna Delaney  •  March 4, 2022

Four ISMG editors discuss the accelerating invasion of Ukraine by Russia and its potential impact on the cybersecurity industry; whether hacktivists are the new resistance fighters and the dangers that might trigger; and how a data leak may help researchers track and fight the Conti ransomware gang.

Making Sense of Putin's Cyber Restraint

Anna Delaney  •  March 3, 2022

This ISMG Security Report analyzes why Russia has not yet launched full-scale cyberattacks in Ukraine and the West and what we might expect to come. It also describes how organizations can bolster cyber defenses in times of crisis and outlines mistakes organizations make following a cyber incident.

How to Better Secure IoT Devices and Tech

Anna Delaney  •  February 28, 2022

Since 2019, the Global Cyber Alliance has been using a custom IoT honeypot solution that identifies global attack risks and collects data about IoT attacks. Leslie Daigle discusses its findings about how threats have evolved and offers advice on how to better secure IoT devices and tech.

ISMG Editors: Government Special

Anna Delaney  •  February 25, 2022

Grant Schneider of Venable and three ISMG editors discuss preparedness, response and resilience in light of the Ukraine-Russia crisis; the White House and allies’ efforts to counter ransomware; and future guidance to expect from the Biden administration's cybersecurity executive order.

Sound Off: How Can Banks Prepare for Russia-Ukraine Crisis?

Anna Delaney  •  February 25, 2022

As Russia has invaded Ukraine, the likelihood of nation-state cyberattacks continue to escalate, and banks remain a top target. On this week's "Sound Off," David Pollino, the former CISO of PNC Bank, discusses how financial institutions should - and must - strengthen their incident response plans.

Ukraine Crisis: How the Rules of Cyber Warfare Are Changing

Anna Delaney  •  February 24, 2022

The ISMG Security Report analyzes the latest updates on the Ukraine-Russia crisis and offers cyber resiliency tips for organizations. It also describes how the Conti ransomware group has hired TrickBot malware developers and revisits one of the largest ransomware attacks ever in the U.S.

Proof of Concept: Is the New Age of Cyber War Here?

Anna Delaney  •  February 23, 2022

In the latest "Proof of Concept," Grant Schneider, senior director of cybersecurity services at the law firm Venable, and Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at TRM Labs, join editors at Information Security Media Group to discuss trending cybersecurity issues.