Gauss is the latest malware variant likely connected to nation-states. But Roel Schouwenberg of Kaspersky Lab says Gauss' aim at banking credentials is unique. How should organizations respond?
To address the security and privacy challenges magnified by the velocity, volume and variety of big data, the Cloud Security Alliance has formed a big data working group. What are the group's objectives?
Which employees are most apt to commit cyberfraud, and how can organizations detect and prevent their crimes? Researcher Randy Trzeciak shares insights and tips from a new insider threat study.
Healthcare organizations need to rethink security best practices and tap new technologies as a result of the growth in health information exchange and the use of mobile devices, says researcher Carl Gunter.
One takeaway from the $1-billion-plus verdict against Android-maker Samsung for infringing Apple patents is that the users of infringed technology also could be held legally liable, patent attorney Jim Denaro says.
E-mail, IM, text messaging - we all increasingly depend on messaging technologies. And so do the fraudsters. Craig Spiezle of the Online Trust Alliance discusses how to mitigate our vulnerabilities.
Ron Ross, the NIST IT security and risk guru, sees cloud computing as a vehicle to help organizations implement an information risk management framework.
RSA's Etay Maor says Citadel malware and ransomware attacks highlight a growing threat banking institutions and consumers must be prepared to fight. What can institutions do to mitigate risk?
By combining responsible management, risk management and compliance functions and internal audits, organizations will go far in securing their data and systems, says PricewaterhouseCoopers Partner Carolyn Holcomb.
Banks and the U.S. payments infrastructure are prime targets for international cyberattacks. And it's not just money hackers are after, says Bill Wansley of Booz Allen Hamilton. What else is at risk?
In the wake of recent merchant breaches, a new PCI training program aims to enhance point-of-sale security. Which payment card risks does this program address? PCI Council chair Bob Russo explains.
When two organizations merge, their top security/privacy challenge doesn't necessarily involve technology. Sometimes it's culture, says Christopher Paidhrin of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.
People with good analytical backgrounds that understand regulatory compliance are in demand. Their counterparts - defenders of IT systems - will always be in demand.
"We need the tens of thousands that can manage those defenders and then we need 100,000 that are out there learning the trade, that are passionate...
Increasingly, security and risk issues have the attention of boards of directors. What are the keys to discussing these topics with the board? John South, CSO of Heartland Payment Systems, shares tips.
Google's $22.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission is the largest fine ever imposed by the FTC. But the case sends a bigger message about privacy, says attorney Francoise Gilbert....
Our website uses cookies. Cookies enable us to provide the best experience possible and help us understand how visitors use our website. By browsing inforisktoday.in, you agree to our use of cookies.