5 information security threats that will dominate 2018
The global security threat outlook evolves with every coming year. To combat the threat in 2018, enterprises must understand these five global cyber threats.
Thor Olavsrud | 20 Nov | Read more
Stories by Thor Olavsrud
How to measure cybersecurity effectiveness — before it’s too late
The majority of organizations don't apply metrics to their cybersecurity efforts, and those that do often measure the wrong things. Here’s how to ensure your cybersecurity projects pay off.
Thor Olavsrud | 31 Aug | Read more
Security-as-a-service model gains traction
A new report finds mid-tier companies are increasingly turning to security-as-a-service offerings to manage their network security needs.
Thor Olavsrud | 27 Apr | Read more
9 biggest information security threats through 2019
Each year, the Information Security Forum, a nonprofit association that researches and analyzes security and risk management issues, releases its 'Threat Horizon' report to provide a forward-looking view of the biggest security threats over a two-year period. Here are the top nine threats to watch for through 2019.
Thor Olavsrud | 29 Mar | Read more
Fraud rise as cybercriminals flock to online lenders
The latest quarterly ThreatMetrix Cybercrime Report shows 1 million cyberattacks targeted online lending transactions throughout 2016, causing estimated losses of more than $10 billion.
Thor Olavsrud | 25 Feb | Read more
F5 Networks unveils new application security services
With organizations increasingly looking to application services to secure their applications and data, F5 Networks introduces a series of new solutions to help provide visibility, context and control.
Thor Olavsrud | 31 Jan | Read more
Digital transformation forces businesses to rethink cybersecurity
Enterprises are increasingly bringing together security professionals with operations teams and developers.
Thor Olavsrud | 17 Jan | Read more
Security tops app services priority list
Organizations are increasingly deploying application services to keep their applications humming, and for the first time, they are prioritizing security services over availability services.
Thor Olavsrud | 12 Jan | Read more
5 data breach predictions for 2017
To help you stay ahead of emerging threats, here are five key data breach trends that you should anticipate in 2017.
Thor Olavsrud | 10 Jan | Read more
4 information security threats that will dominate 2017
Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and collaborative with every coming year. To combat the threat in 2017, information security professionals must understand these four global security threats.
Thor Olavsrud | 30 Dec | Read more
Top 4 security trends of 2016
As digital transformation overtook the enterprise in 2016, security professionals have struggled to keep up with a shifting technology and cultural landscape while keeping one eye ahead on the threat horizon.
Thor Olavsrud | 21 Dec | Read more
Companies complacent about data breach preparedness
The good news is that most organizations now have a data breach preparedness plan. But the bad news that many don't review, update or practice it, according to a new study,
Thor Olavsrud | 29 Oct | Read more
How to protect your mission-critical information
A new report by the Information Security Forum (ISF) outlines the steps you can take to determine your mission-critical information assets &and create customized plans for protecting them.
Thor Olavsrud | 22 Sep | Read more
Security an afterthought in connected home, wearable devices
In a survey of publicly reported vulnerabilities for consumer connected-home and wearable technology products between November 2015 and July 2016, the nonprofit Online Trust Alliance found that all of potential problems could have been easily avoided..
Thor Olavsrud | 08 Sep | Read more
5 security practices hackers say make their lives harder
Hackers believe no password is safe from a determined attacker, but they agree that five key security measures can make it a lot harder to penetrate enterprise networks.
Thor Olavsrud | 27 Aug | Read more