Content by Tom Field

The Need for Next-Generation Endpoint Protection

Tom Field  •  February 14, 2017

Ransomware and other advanced threats have intensified the risks for endpoint devices. And because of that, enterprises need to adopt next-generation endpoint protection, says Dan Schiappa of Sophos.

The Evolution of Security Operations

Tom Field  •  February 14, 2017

SecureWorks has released its new Cybersecurity Threat Insights Report, and Matt Eberhart, vice president, says the key takeaways are about automation, orchestrations and the evolution of the security operations center.

The Future of Cybersecurity

Tom Field  •  February 14, 2017

Thought leader Barrett Lyon recently joined Neustar as head of research and development, and he has some strong ideas on the future of cybersecurity - and how we can create what we envision.

RSA Conference Day One: Building Conversations

Tom Field  •  February 13, 2017

At this year's RSA Conference, we have about 35 videos on the docket. And truly we're talking about the A-Z of information security thought leaders, from CrowdStrike co-founder Dmitri Alperovitch to ZixCorp CEO David Wagner, with a stop in the middle to discuss homeland security with U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul.

Gartner's Litan on Endpoint Detection, Behavioral Analytics

Tom Field  •  January 27, 2017

Gartner analyst Avivah Litan has long been the go-to expert for insights on fraud detection. Now she has broadened her focus to cover endpoint security and user and entity behavioral analytics. Where do these topics converge, and what insights can she share on the 2017 cybersecurity outlook?

RSA Conference 2017: A Preview

Tom Field  •  January 24, 2017

RSA Conference 2017 is coming to San Francisco from Feb. 13 to 17. What new sessions, speakers and venues should attendees expect to see? Conference organizers Linda Gray Martin and Britta Glade offer a preview.

2017 Cybersecurity Predictions: The Impact of Trump Election

Tom Field  •  December 26, 2016

Hacks sponsored by nation-states and attacks fueld by IoT-powered botnets are just some of the daunting threats we will see in 2017, says cybersecurity thought leader Tom Kellermann. What are his top predictions, and how should security leaders respond?

2017 Predictions on Data Security: Insights on Important Trends in Security for the Banking Industry

Presented by Lynne Courts , Tom Field  •  December 19, 2016

2016 was a wild ride, with cybersecurity and warfare dominating the headlines. The new EU General Data Protection Act (GDPR) impacts many financial services organizations globally and may be an indication of what's ahead for North America. On top of that, we have the growing use of innovative, and often...

Security Scorecard: Where Are Consumers Most Engaged?

Tom Field  •  December 13, 2016

How much time and effort will consumers put into protecting themselves from identity theft and financial fraud? That was the question posed by Aite Group's Julie Conroy in researching the new Global Security Engagement Scorecard. And the answer might just surprise you.

The 2017 Mobile Enterprise: Security Challenges

Tom Field  •  November 22, 2016

So, if 2016 was the year when mobile security threats finally started to materialize and mature, what can we expect to see in 2017? Tom Wills of Ontrack Advisory shares insight on the mobility threatscape and new enterprise solutions.

FBI: Why So Many Organizations Are Vulnerable to Ransomware

Tom Field  •  November 14, 2016

Ransomware has been one of the highest-profile cybercrimes of 2016, and the FBI has been at the heart of many investigations. Jay Kramer, a supervisory special agent with the bureau, discusses what he's learned about defending against ransomware in this video interview.

Device Security: The State of the Art

Tom Field  •  November 11, 2016

It's been a hot topic for years, but we are still only in the earliest stages of ensuring medical device security, according to expert Kevin Fu of Virta Laboratories. In this video interview, Fu discusses how this focus will evolve in 2017.

At the Eye of the DefenseStorm

Tom Field  •  October 26, 2016

Sean Feeney, CEO of DefenseStorm, got his education at West Point. How did his military training prepare him for leadership in technology and cybersecurity organizations? Feeney shares leadership insights in this Executive Sessions interview.

Cybersecurity: Redefining Visibility and Transparency

Tom Field  •  October 26, 2016

For more than a decade, Christy Wyatt was immersed in mobile security - most recently as CEO of Good Technology. Now she has re-emerged as CEO of Dtex Systems. What new challenges does this role pose to the veteran security and technology leader?

2016 IAM Research: Where Financial Institutions' PAM Programs Are Falling Short

Presented by Tom Field  •  September 8, 2016

Forty-seven percent of survey respondents rate their organizations at above average or superior when it comes to provisioning, managing and attesting to identities and access to secured resources within their networks. And yet ... 50 percent either know their organizations were breached in the past year, or they...