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FIRST launches new code of ethics for incident response and security teams on Global Ethics Day

Following a global consultation, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) is launching new ethics guidelines for incident …

Justice Department awards $54 million to support wellness and safety of law enforcement officers

The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs announced it has awarded funding totaling over $54 million to provide services that …

43% of IT and security leaders report losing revenue due to outdated remote access solutions

Remote work has left many organizations lagging in productivity and revenue due to remote access solutions. Nearly one-fifth (19%) of IT le…

SIA identifies top 10 security megatrends affecting the industry ahead of its Securing New Ground conference

The Security Industry Associated has identified its Top 10 Security Megatrends from focus groups within the industry. The trends will be an…

Hackers impersonate Marks and Spencer CEO Steve Rowe in gift voucher scam

Cyber criminals launched an online scam designed to trick U.K.-based retail stores' Marks and Spencer (M&S) customers into handing over con…

Boon Edam publishes whitepaper on effect of pandemics on entrance security

Boon Edam Inc. has published a new whitepaper for architects and security professionals entitled, "The New Lobby: How Will Securing Buildin…

Address bar spoofing vulnerabilities disclosed by security researchers

Rapid 7 has disclosed a set of address bar spoofing vulnerabilities that affect a number of mobile browsers, ranging from the more common b…

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Security Enterprise Services

How a culture of privacy can help protect your business from ransomware

Rob Shavell

Faced with this ransomware onslaught, organizations of all kinds need to rethink how they protect themselves. Part of that rethink means merging the need to provide better privacy protection for …

Coronavirus Coverage

Breaking the isolation barriers: How your company can support its employees experiencing domestic violence

Amanda Vutsinas, MPA, CPP

While traditionally seen solely as a private problem, domestic violence has the potential to significantly impact workplace safety and productivity, and as the line of work-home-life balance continues to blur for …

Cyber

5 minutes with Otavio Freire – How 'soft attacks' are exploiting human connection

Maria Henriquez

Attacks within digital communications channels (like Slack, TEAMS, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) have grown more targeted, more social engineering-focused, and the payloads have become "softer,” and the risks are not in files …

Security Education & Training

Using chip technology to make data sharing safer in financial services

Michael Reed

Financial services institutions and banks around the globe face monumental challenges as they look to streamline service delivery for customer transactions, manage multi-party loan processes, collaborate on industry benchmarks and …

Security Education & Training

Five practical steps to implement a zero-trust network

Avishai Wool

While the concept of Zero Trust was created 10 years ago, the events of 2020 have thrust it to the top of enterprise security agendas. How should organizations go about …

Fire & Life Safety

5 minutes with Peter George – The rise of physical security screening technology

Maria Henriquez

Security professionals responsible for people screening at outdoor venues, theme parks, warehouse/logistics centers, schools, museums, houses of worship and other public places, all agree on one thing — there will …

Logical Security

Queens, rooks and ransomware

LeeAnne Pelzer

Proactive cybersecurity programs include comprehensive activities that involve not only the IT and security teams, but also the CEO and boards of directors. Examples of key proactive activities include identifying …

Cyber

Many organizations have room for growth when it comes to using identity to prevent data breaches

Jackie Brinkerhoff

We recently surveyed companies across the U.S. about their current cybersecurity challenges now that many have moved to a predominantly remote workforce. Unfortunately, what we found was that most organizations are only scratching the surface when it comes to identity and access management, as they may only be addressing a fraction of what identity can provide. This is leaving many organizations exposed to data breach and compliance fines.

Security Leadership and Management

Driving sales and reducing theft with video

Stephen Farkas

Bottom line – the correct video management solution can drive sales and reduce thefts. Let’s imagine you have a theft in your retail store and report it to your insurer. The first question you will most likely be asked is, “what preventive measure did you employ?” and if you have none, or very minimal in place, then for the sake of your premiums and preventing thefts from your premises, it really is time to start considering a video surveillance solution.

Blogs

WFH? Digital security during a pandemic

By Harding Bush

Criminals are leveraging elevated interest in COVID-19 to send emails to unsuspecting people to infect computers with ransomware, malware or other computer viruses. And why not? According to Forbes, the COVID-19 crisis has turned the U.S. workforce into a work-from-home army, giving cybercriminals new, less secure, access points for cyber viruses and phishing attacks, revealing vulnerabilities in cybersecurity strategies for the coronavirus crisis. And since there’s a tremendous curiosity for coronavirus information — people are more likely to click without checking the credibility of the source.

Keeping burglary rates down - This is how businesses can stay safe

By Anthony Neary

Prevent burnout with some lessons learned from golf

By Jordan Fuller

Cyber Security News

Artificial intelligence and national security: Integrating online data

Alex Ciarniello

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a major priority for government and defense worldwide — one that some countries, such as China and Russia, consider the new global arms race. AI has the potential to support a number of national and international security initiatives, from cybersecurity to logistics and counter-terrorism.

Cyber Security News

How to ensure your SaaS solutions are secure

Eric Kaasenbrood

But at many businesses, the company security posture hasn’t kept pace with the volume of data flowing to and from multiple SaaS vendors. It’s an urgent issue in an environment where endpoints are proliferating and hacking techniques are getting more sophisticated. That’s why it’s never been more urgent to upgrade the security posture and reduce the risks associated with SaaS solutions.

Logical Security

Why hospitals can’t ignore this cybersecurity awareness month

Mike Wolkowicz

Amidst this flurry of high-profile attacks comes National Cyber Security Awareness Month; a poignant reminder that, for hospitals and healthcare providers, cyberattack prevention and business continuity is truly a matter of life and death. Over the course of the pandemic, we have seen ransomware and phishing attacks against healthcare institutions — viewed by cybercriminals as vulnerable and profitable targets — dramatically skyrocket. But where, in an ever-evolving threat landscape, should healthcare organizations focus their attention?

Cyber Security News

Banning TikTok and Chinese apps is a national security red herring

Marcus Fowler

Much like the long-standing debate around 5G, President Trump’s recent decision to sign an executive order that may see TikTok and WeChat banned, and has now evolved into a bidding war for TikTok’s U.S. operations with Oracle leading as the potential winner, has brought the world’s attention to the inherent security challenges that complex global digital communications and connectivity present.

Security Magazine

2020 October

This month in Security magazine, we explore how Corning's global security group ensured business continuity and employee safety during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Also, we highlight the global security team at Uber and their recent security programs and initiatives. Industry experts discuss travel safety programs, career hackers, working for terrible bosses, group attribution error and more.

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