DDoS protection, mitigation and defense: 7 essential tips
Protecting your network from DDoS attacks starts with planning your response. Here, security experts offer their best advice for fighting back.
George V. Hulme | 16 Sep | Read more
Stories by George V. Hulme
DDoS explained: How denial of service attacks are evolving
A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is when attackers attempt to make it impossible for a service to be delivered, typically by drowning a system with requests for data. They have been part of the criminal toolbox for twenty years, and are only growing more prevalent and stronger.
George V. Hulme | 07 Sep | Read more
Black Hat and DEF CON: The evolution of Hacker Summer Camp
It’s been 20 years since the first Black Hat Briefings conference. How has this staple of the cybersecurity industry changed over the years?
George V. Hulme | 24 Jul | Read more
Six entry-level cybersecurity job seeker failings
More cybersecurity job openings mean more entry-level candidates are entering the market. These are the common mistakes they make when apply and interviewing for an opening.
George V. Hulme | 17 Jul | Read more
Crowdsourcing application security closes the automated assessment gap
Crowdsourced pen tests aren't for everyone, but for one SaaS provider they help identify software flaws that automated tools may miss.
George V. Hulme | 07 Jun | Read more
Unmanaged, orphaned SSH keys remain a serious enterprise risks
There are many ways attackers can try to infiltrate an enterprise, but many times enterprises make it so easy that the attackers don’t have to try too hard. Consider the current state of orphan SSH (Secure Shell) keys and how these keys represent one of the biggest risks in the enterprise.
George V. Hulme | 18 May | Read more
The rising security risk of the citizen developer
Citizen developers may help enterprises to develop apps more quickly, but what is this new breed of developer going to do to enterprise security?
George V. Hulme | 17 Apr | Read more
What makes a good application pen test? Metrics
Research from application security crowd testing and bug bounty program provider Cobalt attempts to define what enterprises could measure to improve results
George V. Hulme | 04 Apr | Read more
Tackling cybersecurity threat information sharing challenges
What are the lessons learned and recommended practices for forming new information sharing organizations? That’s where the newly formed International Association of Certified ISAOs (IACI) comes in. IACI CEO Michael Echols explains.
George V. Hulme | 18 Jan | Read more
Enterprises continue to struggle to find cybersecurity talent, survey finds
More enterprises continue to turn to managed security services providers to close the gap
George V. Hulme | 01 Nov | Read more
Business transformation proves to be a catalyst for cybersecurity spending
Evolving risks and business technologies shift focus in security budgets
George V. Hulme | 06 Oct | Read more
So you want to be a security researcher?
Ever consider conducting your own security research but didn’t know where to start? DataGravity CISO Andrew Hay has some advice for you.
George V. Hulme | 26 Jul | Read more
The CSO 2016 Security Data Analytics Survival Guide
What you need to know about how analytics are changing cybersecurity
George V. Hulme | 01 Jun | Read more
CSO Threat Intelligence Survival Guide
If enterprises want to understand how they can better invest in security defenses, build the necessary processes to respond to attacks, and mitigate the risks of a breach they need to get threat intelligence right.
George V. Hulme | 04 Apr | Read more
Securing mobile health records remains a significant challenge
Healthcare organizations are investing big into mobile medical records, but are they keeping them secure?
George V. Hulme | 25 Feb | Read more