cybersecurity
THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG CYBERSECURITY CULTURE
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. It may seem obvious: A strong commitment to cybersecurity from an organization’s top management equals better protection. The cybersecurity staff have more confidence and focus on the right things – fighting threats as opposed to worrying about who will leave next for greener pastures. These were […]
Considering a merger then keep your firm free from Cyber Threats
Security breaches are becoming common these days. But if you are planning for a merger, then you better keep your company away from such menace. Want to know why? In general, the process of combining two companies creates vulnerability because when the IT footprint increases some security lapses do creep in and when they are […]
Top 5 Security events of 2018
The first half of 2018 was hit with some notable security events just days into the new year. And, unfortunately, these vulnerabilities are just getting started and are expected to get stronger and pose an even bigger threat. Here are the top five threats that we’ve seen in the first half of 2018: 1. Meltdown […]
SURVEY: MILLENNIALS DON’T SEE CAREER PATH IN CYBERSECURITY
This post was originally published here by (ISC)². As organizations struggle to fill cybersecurity vacancies, they aren’t finding many candidates among millennial jobseekers. A new study shows millennials are only marginally interested in cybersecurity careers, with 9 percent showing any interest at all. The finding is troubling, considering millennials have become the largest percentage of the overall workforce. This […]
The Long Life of Zero Day and Its Implication
A zero day is an attack that exploits a previously unknown security vulnerability. The creation and distribution of zero days by cybercriminals is on the rise with 45 new ones already discovered in Q1 2018. According to a recent report from RAND Corporation called Zero Days, Thousands of Nights: The Life and Times of Zero-Day Vulnerabilities and Their Exploits, […]
The Differences Between DLP, IAM, SIEM, and Varonis Solutions
You can’t always do it all alone and sometimes you need help from your friends. It’s good life advice, and as it turns out, good advice for a security solution. A multi-pronged security program that uses a mix of technologies and approaches is the best way to reduce risk and to protect your organization’s most […]
More women needed in Cybersecurity field
It’s evident that Cybersecurity field seems to be ever-evolving. But as usual, the shortage of women in the said professional sphere is clearly evident, as only 11% of Cybersecurity jobs have been occupied by the said gender across the globe. However, the good news is that companies like Palo Alto Networks and Symantec Corp are […]
The Difference Between Data Security and Privacy
Repeat after me, data security is not privacy. Privacy is also not data security. These two terms are often used interchangeably, but there are distinct differences as well as similarities. Yes, data security and privacy have a common goal to protect sensitive data. But they have very different approaches for achieving the same effect. Data […]
Cybersecurity field is a gold mine for jobs says IBM
World-renowned Tech major IBM has announced that the field of Cybersecurity can prove as a gold mine for jobs in next few years. As the field lacks trained professionals, the Armonk based company is urging young graduates to look into this segment as it can prove as a lucrative career option for the next 10 […]
A Practical Strategy to Maintain Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
A Practical Strategy to Maintain Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) Mark Tellier, MS, SSCP Our businesses are inundated with incidents of Ransomware, Malware, Adware, and many other intrusion variants, it’s no wonder that 90% of healthcare institutions have been affected, at a total cost of $6 billion a year according to a recent study from […]
