Roger A. Grimes
Columnist
Roger A. Grimes is a contributing editor. Roger holds more than 40 computer certifications and has authored ten books on computer security. He has been fighting malware and malicious hackers since 1987, beginning with disassembling early DOS viruses. He specializes in protecting host computers from hackers and malware, and consults to companies from the Fortune 100 to small businesses. A frequent industry speaker and educator, Roger currently works for KnowBe4 as the Data-Driven Defense Evangelist.
How quantum computers will destroy and (maybe) save cryptography
Quantum computers advance mean we might have only a few years before they can break all public key encryption. The day when every secret is known is near.
8 types of malware and how to recognize them
Think you know your malware? Here's a refresher to make sure you know what you're talking about — with basic advice for finding and removing malware when you've been hit
Analyzing user behavior to stop fake accounts
Online account fraud is a big, automated business. NuData Security looks at hundreds of data points to identify malicious login attempts.
What is continuous user authentication? The best defense against fraud
Authenticating all user actions and attributes throughout a session ultimately provides the best defense against fraud and account abuse.
Kenna Security takes a data-driven approach to risk analysis
Risk from security threats is relative to each company. Kenna Security leverages company and public data to pinpoint the real risk for each customer.
4 scams that illustrate the one-way authentication problem
These scams rely on tricking consumers into believing they are interacting with a trusted vendor. Here’s how vendors can prevent the scams.
Review: Corelight adds security clues to network packet analysis
In the tradition of other great network analysis tools like Bro and Sourcefire, Corelight gives security pros deep insight into data traffic on the systems they defend.
Why you need centralized logging and event log management
Collecting too much log data overwhelms systems and staff. Centralized event log management lets you filter for the most significant security data.
How to evaluate web authentication methods
Authentication evaluation white paper includes popular and obscure methods and outlines a framework for assessing their security effectiveness.
Are regulations keeping you from using good passwords?
Most companies are using password "best practices" that are out of date and ineffective. Regulations are getting in the way of changing them.
The 5 best malware metrics you can generate
Are you asking the right computer security questions? If you can answer these five, you'll know better how to secure your organization.
11 ways to hack 2FA
Always use two-factor authentication (2FA) when it is offered, but don't assume that it is completely secure.
Who wants to go threat hunting?
Rob Lee talks about how he became one of the first threat hunters and how you can become one. It will take skills in IR, forensics, and security analytics.
Why blockchain isn’t always the answer
Blockchain vendors are touting the technology as a solution to many security (and other) problems. Consider costs and alternatives before jumping on the bandwagon.
5 signs you've been hit with an advanced persistent threat (APT)
Do you have valuable data on your network? Noticing odd network behavior? You could be the victim of an APT attack
10 types of hackers and how they'll harm you
Understanding the different types of hackers, what motivates them, and the malware they use can help you identify the attacks you are most likely to face and how to properly defend yourself and your organization.
Top cyber security certifications: Who they're for, what they cost, and which you need
Expand your skills, know-how and career horizons with these highly respected cyber security certifications.
Reputational risk and social media: When you're blocked or banned without notice
Businesses depend on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, and Apple to interact with customers, promote their messages and store content. One complaint against you can shut you off from those services and damage your brand.
Microsoft Windows 10 vs. Apple macOS: 18 security features compared
Here's how the world's two most popular desktop OSes keep systems and data safe from malware, unauthorized access, hardware exploits and more.
