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RSA 2015 Preview: Cybersecurity Solutions

April 1, 2015

The 2015 RSA Conference provides security professionals access to myriad keynotes, educational sessions and solutions for today’s cybersecurity risks. Whether you’re headed to San Francisco for the conference April 20-24 or you’re observing cybersecurity trends from your office, here is a sampling of some of the trends, products and services showcased at this year’s event.

Preparing Your Cybersecurity Elevator Speech

Diane Ritchey

April 1, 2015

According to frequent headlines in the press, cybersecurity is an issue that has seized the attention of corporate boards and the executives who report to them. The reality is probably more nuanced. Although the largest companies in some sectors are engaged in extensive risk management efforts, the broader business community in the middle market remains at best uneven in its response, says Matthew F. Prewitt, partner with law firm Schiff Hardin in Chicago, chair of Schiff Hardin’s data security and privacy team and co-chair of the trade secrets and employee mobility team.

Defending an Undefinable Cyber Security Perimeter

April 1, 2015

The character Don Quixote became legendary tilting at imaginary giants that were ultimately just windmills dotting an expansive countryside. His cause was noble, but his efforts were fruitless and completely misguided.

Report Says Insider Threats on the Rise

January 22, 2015

Rapid growth in the volume of sensitive information combined with new technologies has chipped away at the effectiveness of traditional endpoint protections and network perimeter security.

Combining Network and Perimeter Security to Mitigate Attack Risks

Dave Kloba

November 10, 2014

Data security used to be relatively simple. Office buildings and areas within them presented clear “perimeters” that companies could protect with locks, alarms, and if necessary, searches of belongings.

Improving Network Security and Efficiency with the Cloud

Steven Chabinsky

November 1, 2014

Cloud computing technology providers are rapidly improving the effectiveness and efficiency of network security, and what we are seeing is just the beginning. If your business is not already taking advantage of cloud-based security solutions, chances are high you will benefit from this emerging market soon.

Using Metrics to Keep the Network Safe

Hessel Heerebout Sujata Ramamoorthy

September 23, 2014

What strategies do the Oakland A’s and Cisco’s Unified Security Metrics team have in common?

Defense in Depth: A Layered Approach to Network Security

In light of all the headline-grabbing network security breaches in the last year it's understandable that enterprises might be on high alert to prevent their own organization from being thrust into the spotlight.

September 1, 2014

Network and security components must be able to communicate so that if an attacker penetrates one system, others can respond immediately to take preventative measures. IF-MAP is a robust protocol that enables information sharing between disparate systems.

Alerts Users of Unsecure WiFi Networks

WiFi Dashboard from PRIVATE WiFi

September 1, 2014

The app keeps users informed about choosing what information is safe to transmit on WiFi networks.

Three Tips for Securing the Open Enterprise

John Hawley

July 8, 2014

The days of wrapping our enterprise users and systems within a network security perimeter are long gone. In order to better innovate and compete in today’s fast moving markets, the business needs to leverage any opportunity to accelerate new initiatives and create new revenue opportunities.