Latest editorial and guest blogs on information risk management

The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

Cybersecurity: A Bleak 'Progress' Report

Steve King • December 14, 2020

In light of the widespread apparent impact of the hack of SolarWinds' network management tools, it's time for a frank assessment of the lack of cybersecurity progress in recent years. Consider a "60 Minutes" report from 2015 - and where we're at today.

Fire in the Hole

An Attacker's IoT Paradise: Billions of Insecure Devices

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Root Admin User: When Do Common Usernames Pose a Threat?

Mathew J. Schwartz • September 11, 2023

Honeypot data collected by CISO Jesse La Grew highlights how attackers continue to target default usernames - including for SSH - together with weak passwords to gain brute force remote access to their targets. Here are essential username, password and remote service practices for combating such attacks.

Tattletale Ransomware Gangs Threaten to Reveal GDPR Breaches

Cybercrime Tremors: Experts Forecast Qakbot Resurgence

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

HIMSS23: Tackling Some of Healthcare's Top Cyber Challenges

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • April 14, 2023

Most healthcare organizations allocate 6% or less of their information technology budget for cybersecurity, putting them at a disadvantage in their security defenses and for competitive hiring, according to a recent survey by the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society.

Virtual Summit Dives Into Healthcare Cybersecurity Issues

Health Data Breaches: 3 Lessons Learned

The Expert's View with Michael Novinson

Insights from industry experts

Why Palo Alto Is Eyeing Secure Browser Firm Talon for $600M

Michael Novinson • September 20, 2023

Last year's winner of RSA Conference's prestigious Innovation Sandbox contest could soon be acquired by Palo Alto Networks, according to Calcalist. The platform security behemoth is in advanced negotiations to purchase enterprise browser startup Talon Cyber Security for $600 million, Calcalist said.

Why Tenable Is Eyeing Security Vendor Ermetic at Up to $350M

Why a Wiz-SentinelOne Deal Makes Sense, and Why It Might Not

Industry Insights with Frederick Harris, Senior Director, Products & Solutions Marketing, Fortinet

Insights and opinions from thought leaders representing the industry's services and solutions providers

Enhancing Cloud Security on AWS

Frederick Harris, Senior Director, Products & Solutions Marketing, Fortinet • September 12, 2023

How does an organization achieve peace of mind with security while overcoming the challenges of complex hybrid and multi-cloud networks? Here are the top reasons why your organization should consider implementing a cloud-native firewall service to protect your AWS environments and applications.