Technology Industry
Technology Industry | News, how-tos, features, reviews, and videos
Julian Assange arrested: Hero of transparency and privacy, or villain against nations?
Just because you can take something doesn’t mean you should...or that it’s the right thing to do.
The ethical use of data
When thinking about data privacy and security, the focus is typically on how to keep the bad guys from gaining unauthorized access to our data. We spend billions of dollars every year as an industry to protect our data, and that of...
Stakes of security especially high in pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceutical companies face a special level of responsibility, as it is essential that consumers are able to trust in their prescription drugs and related medical treatments, and that patients are able to reliably access them while...
A hacker or your cloud provider. Who presents the greatest risk to your data?
The latest threat to your data may not be a hacker, but your own cloud provider, who can suspend performance and hold your data hostage.
Facebook stashing plain text passwords is a wake-up call to improve GRC
Facebook storing hundreds of millions of user passwords in plain text demonstrates the urgent need for more effective governance, risk management and compliance at public companies.
What can we learn about infosec from the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal?
The Varsity Blues scandal – where rich parents paid an intermediary to get their kids into top colleges by paying off coaches to pass them off as athletic recruits (among other things) – exposed multiple operational security failures...
Huawei and Apple smartphones are both made in China – why is only one banned in Australia?
While Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has been banned from the Australian 5G network rollout, Apple was welcomed with open arms despite also using China to produce phones. So, what’s the difference?
Cybersecurity education in the age of acceleration
The cyber threat landscape demands professional development initiatives.
Navigating a challenging cybersecurity skills landscape
As much as tools and technology evolve in the cybersecurity industry, organizations remain reliant on clever, well-trained humans with incisive critical thinking skills to protect themselves from the perilous cyberthreat landscape.
Landmark laws: data brokers and the future of US privacy regulation
Vermont’s new law on data brokers has revealed an expansive registry of secretive firms profiting from your corporate and personal data. As the first law of its kind in the US, privacy advocates have rejoiced – but how much will it...
Consolidation: Why there should be big acquisition announcements at RSA
The question isn't if, it's when one of the major tech companies will announce a big security move. If they don’t, they're at risk of falling behind.
Combatting drama and barriers in the infosec community
At its onset, the infosec community was very inclusive and welcoming…when others were not. Over the years, we’ve forgotten where we came from and why. Self-appointed gatekeepers leaders of who belongs in the community (or not) have...
6 ways to equip your phishing tackle box
Like many of the threats in cybersecurity, using a comprehensive and business-driven approach to reveal risk can help you focus your efforts on what matters most.
Empower your teams with Salesforce's productivity platform — get started for free
Sign up for a free video to see how Quip can benefit your enterprise today, and get contacted for a personalized free trial of the platform.
Australia and Huawei: Why the ban?
National security questions have resulted in mega smartphone manufacturer Huawei being banned by the Australian government from participating in the that nation’s 5G network rollout.
Have we doubled the number of women in infosec?
According to a recent (ISC)2 report, women now comprise 20% of cybersecurity workers. But without defining what jobs are being included, it’s unclear whether we’re truly making progress.
Cybersecurity: A global threat that we can control
Protecting data and thwarting cyberattacks now have ascended alongside dealing with natural catastrophes as the most pressing threats demanding the world’s full attention.
Can owning your company’s encryption lead to better security?
While the current vendor environment clearly poses significant challenges and risks to businesses entrusting them with their data, use of encryption can, at least in many cases, materially mitigate that risk. The devil, however, is in...
2020 security predictions: What to look for and how to benefit
The coming flood of turn-of-the-decade forecasting offers a great opportunity to reorganize business plans, security plans and even career plans – if you are watching for the right things.
10 cybersecurity trends to watch for 2019
In the early days of 2019, cybersecurity is as challenging as ever. We highlight some of the biggest cybersecurity trends that are set to impact the enterprise, security professionals and companies of all sizes in the year ahead.
-
White Paper
-
Case Study
Sponsored -
White Paper
-
Video/Webcast
Sponsored -
White Paper
Most Popular
BrandPosts
Learn more-
Sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise