Articles Tagged with ''cybercrime''

ASIS President: Agile Effectiveness

January 4, 2012

This month, Eduard Emde, CPP takes the reins as president of ASIS International President. He’s the first non-U.S. president of the organization and a consultant for BMKISS Europe, in Wassenaar, The Netherlands. “I am convinced that 2012 will continue to be dominated by all facets of cyber-related security risks,” Emde tells Security magazine.

2012 Prediction: The Year of FDSACC

Mark McCourt

January 4, 2012

The 2011 Security 500 survey conducted last spring identified that only 19 percent of Security 500 CSOs manage cyber security at their organizations. By the November 2011 Security 500 conference, we had an overwhelming request among attendees for cyber security sessions.

More Breaches, More Impact on Losses

Medical Data Breaches Soar, According to Study

The U.S. Healthcare Industry Facing More Threats

December 4, 2011

A survey of healthcare organizations found the average cost of data breaches to these organizations rose from $183,526 in 2010 to $2,243,700 in 2011.

Sixth Annual Security 500 Report: Measuring Up

How the Best Security Leaders Deliver Business Value

Mark McCourt

November 1, 2011

Security leadership and value is being tied directly to business unit and organizational goals as the best measure of its contribution. So directly tied, that business unit leaders are paying for risk management and security as a direct service versus an allocation. Further, these internal customers view security as a consultancy, and they are routinely seeking their advice to understand and manage risks enabling them to reach their objectives. The transparency of this relationship allows the business unit to identify security’s value to achieving their goals, resulting in increased reliance, use and spending with security.

In the U.S., there are 141 cybercrime victims every minute.

Cybercrime Losses over $388 Billion in 2010

Incidents grow by three percent annually.

October 18, 2011

According to a recent Norton Cybercrime Report, 431 million adults in 24 countries experienced some type of cybercrime over the past year.

Stressing a Secure Cyber Environment

DHS Secretary Napolitano Occupies Wall Street to Spotlight Cyber Security Awareness

Events Aimed at Business, Security Executives and the Public

October 18, 2011

Working more closely together, cybersecurity partners from law enforcement and the private sector are increasing their efforts to combat cyber crime, as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Insiders Can Do Great Damage

One Former Employee Can Bring Down a Company

Fired But Able to Access Files

August 18, 2011

The attack effectively froze the operations for a number of days, leaving company employees unable to ship product, to cut checks, or even to communicate via email, the U.S. Department of Justice said in court filings. Total cost: $800,000.

Diane Ritchey

August 1, 2011

There is no shortage of news stories dealing with cybercrime and data breaches. From Citigroup admitting that computer hackers breached the bank’s network and accessed the data of about 200,000 bank card holders in North America, to the huge data breach at Sony and its Playstation Network, it’s all over the news.

“Going Virtual”: Evolving PSIM to Fight Cyber Crime

April 1, 2011

At the ISC West conference in 2009, I saw a great keynote speech delivered by Lt. General Kenneth Minihan, former Director of both the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA).

Cyber Criminals Target Japan Disaster Donators

March 21, 2011

Cyber criminals have taken over social media websites and e-mails to target consumers donating for Japan's disaster relief.

The 2026 threat environment will be louder, faster, and more interconnected. The most pressing risks, from global political volatility to emerging tech disruptions, will challenge organizations to act amid ambiguity and protect credibility in an era of accelerating uncertainty.