Lenovo issues an emergency patch to fix flaws in the System Update software that it preinstalls on business-focused Windows PCs after security researchers discover vulnerabilities that could be used to remotely compromise machines.
It's unlikely that the same hackers that hit Sally Beauty in 2014 struck the company a second time this year, several threat intelligence experts say. Find out the latest theories about what may have led to the apparent second breach of the retailer.
The Abu Dhabi government is investing in the healthcare industry and encouraging cloud and virtualization technologies for better productivity. George Yacoub of SEHA sees immense security challenges ahead.
What are some of the unique security challenges facing Asian organizations, and how can they meet them? Steve Durbin of the global Information Security Forum shares insight from new research.
With the upcoming release of Windows 10, Microsoft plans to inaugurate 24/7, cloud-based patching, among other new security features. Businesses can tap the anytime patches or define their own patch-release schedules.
The demand for improved governance and risk management is huge in Dubai and neighbouring regions, as global players embark on ambitious projects. Smartworld's Ahmad Qurram Baig discusses the CISO's responsibilities.
Electronic health record interoperability and secure health information exchange have been key areas of focus for federal health IT leaders in recent months. Now these topics are getting even more attention from Congress.
Oman is dealing with the challenge of increasing cyber incidents and a rise in cybercrime and so on. How does Oman's CERT address this surge? OCERT's head, Al Salehi, shares his 2015 cybersecurity agenda.
One year after Sally Beauty Supply revealed that a network breach compromised payment card data and exposed 25,000 records, the company says it is investigating new breach reports. Did it fail to eradicate the original intrusion?
Is there a governance structure that can protect your network and customer data against future attacks? Oman Insurance's Bhatia discusses how security and business alignment is critical to data security.
Do CISOs need mentoring? Daniel Lohrmann shares insights on the importance of mentoring CISOs to enable them to spot growth opportunities and also to build up their interpersonal skills.
The Federal Aviation Administration has failed to integrate cybersecurity fully in its Next Generation Air Transportation Systems, as well as the current National Airspace System, a new federal report says.
Gulf Air in the Middle East has become one of the region's early adopters of the cloud. What are the challenges for security team to secure data in the cloud? Gulf Air's Jassim Haji shares insight.
The House Judiciary Committee, in passing a tailored bill to end the NSA's bulk collection program of phone records, rejected amendments to expand privacy reforms to other government surveillance initiatives.
In developing markets such as Asia and the Middle East, how can security practitioners best prepare themselves to tackle the rapidly-changing threat landscape? Resilience is the key, says security leader Bruce Schneier.
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