Read Lech Sandecki list the dangers of open source security and how to avoid it on Dark Reading: Ninety-nine percent of enterprise codebases contain open source components, according to a recent study. But amid that overwhelming adoption, a hazard has emerged: Organizations have lost visibility of the plethora of open source components being used in their applications and … [Read more...] about Open Source Security’s Top Threat and What To Do About It
Using the Cost of a Data Breach to Maximize Your ROI on Your Security Tools
Read Anthony Israel-Davis explain how companies can use the cost of the data breach to maximize return on investment on your security tools on Tripwire: The 2020 Cost of Data Breach report from IBM and the Ponemon is out. It provides a detailed analysis of causes, costs and controls that appeared in their sampling of data breaches. The report is full of data, and the website … [Read more...] about Using the Cost of a Data Breach to Maximize Your ROI on Your Security Tools
Mapping the motives of insider threats
Read Adenike Cosgrove explain how to map the motive of insider threats on Helpnet Security: Insider threats can take many forms, from the absent-minded employee failing to follow basic security protocols, to the malicious insider, intentionally seeking to harm your organization. Some threats may stem from a simple mistake, others from a personal vendetta. Some insiders will … [Read more...] about Mapping the motives of insider threats
Ransomware: This essential step could help you make it through an attack
Plan for your organization to become the victim of a ransomware or malware attack, even if you think it's extremely unlikely you'll be targeted because having an incident response plan will greatly reduce the impact if the worst happens. The advice is part of the National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) updated guidance on mitigating malware and ransomware attacks under a new … [Read more...] about Ransomware: This essential step could help you make it through an attack
IoT Investment Is Not Just About The Money — It’s About The Time
Read why Manish Watwani says that investment of time in the Internet of Things is more important on Forbes: In 2019, Vodafone's annual Internet of Things (IoT) barometer (registration required) reported with optimism about the impact of the IoT as adoption surged during the year. After surveying close to 1,500 qualified executives involved in shaping their company's IoT … [Read more...] about IoT Investment Is Not Just About The Money — It’s About The Time