Articles Tagged with ''enterprise security''

Cybersecurity training lags, while hackers capitalize on the pandemic

April 14, 2021

Recently, TalentLMS partnered with Kenna Security to survey 1,200 employees on their cybersecurity habits, knowledge of best practices, and ability to recognize security threats. Here are some of the staggering results that offer some explanation as to why cybercrime has grown into such a lucrative business:

When it comes to insider risk, not all employees are equal

Maggie Shein

April 6, 2021

As a young boy, Frank Figliuzzi had a sense of right and wrong, good and bad. He was so interested in criminal justice that at the age of 11, he wrote a letter to the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asking for advice on a career in the field.

Profiles in Excellence

Long-term commitment to security

Maggie Shein

April 5, 2021

Take a look at CISO of DoorDash Justin Grudzien’s career in data privacy and security from building security teams from the ground up at Orbitz to solidifying best practices at DoorDash. Security talks to Grudzien about how he views security roles within the enterprise, how to avoid burnout, and how other security leaders can earn a seat at the C-Suite table.

Passwords are bad for business, frustrating for consumers

According to Transmit Security’s State of Customer Authentication report, 55% of consumers have stopped using a website because of the login process and more than 87% have been locked out of an online account because of an error-ridden password process.

March 30, 2021

Transmit Security has released “The Impact of Passwords on Your Business,” a State of Customer Authentication report that includes customer experience insights based on its survey of 600 U.S. consumers. According to the report findings, organizations are losing potential customers and a substantial amount of revenue due to their dependency on traditional password systems and outdated customer authentication models.

Slack removes message invites in DM feature over harassment concerns

March 26, 2021

Slack rolled out a new cross-organizational direct messaging feature, and hours later disabled the option to send a message alongside an invite due to concerns that the feature could be used to send abusive messages or enable harassment.

Almost 20% increase in corporate security breaches since WFH

March 22, 2021

This past year has been a challenging one for many business owners and employees who’ve been forced to leave the office environment and switch to working from home (WFH) full time. Whilst this undoubtedly has its benefits, the risk of data breaches has exponentially grown. With that in mind, the Digital Marketing experts at Reboot Online surveyed 1,198 business owners and employees across the UK on their experiences with data breaches and password security in the past year (2020/2021). Key findings include:

How to reason your way through the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam

Daniil Davydoff

March 11, 2021

ASIS International’s Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification is highly beneficial for security professionals seeking leadership roles. It has its flaws but, anecdotally, I have seen it mentioned in job ads more often than any other designation. When I passed the requisite exam in early February and promised to offer my thoughts, the reaction from future test-takers was welcoming. So here they are. To paraphrase the Law & Order TV franchise, “this is my story. DUN DUN.”

30,000 U.S. organizations breached by cyber espionage group Hafnium

March 9, 2021

At least 30,000 organizations in the U.S. have been hacked by a Chinese cyber espionage unit, known as "Hafnium." The group is targeting and exploiting security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server email software.

7 ways to ensure proper security entrance selection

Making the right decision on your organization’s secured entrance is good for security and your bottom line.

JC Powell

March 9, 2021

Being responsible for making the right decision on your entrance solution can be a challenge. Not only is it a considerable initial financial investment, but also you are responsible for the safety and customer experience of the building occupants themselves. So, all that being said, what do most security professionals consider the essentials for selection and installation of a security entrance? In this article we will discuss the top seven factors to consider when investing in a security entrance solution.

Leadership and Your Security Career

Secure your mask before others: Preventing security burnout

Steven Antoine

March 3, 2021

Left attempting to optimize security teams while struggling to cope with multiple crises simultaneously, security leaders feel as if almost 75% of the workday is spent battling internal bureaucracy, while 25% is spent dedicated to the issues that require attention. But you’re not alone. To start, have some real conversations with your staff, and don’t forget to focus on yourself and your own well-being.

LIVE: July 8, 2026 at 2 pm EDT In this webinar, speakers will share key insights from the report, including why today’s threat environment demands greater maturity and how to evaluate your organization’s current security posture.