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Why Smartphones Should Become Your Remote Control for the World

July 24, 2019

Think about how many times a day you use a password, key, card, or fob — if your day is anything like mine, it's probably in the dozens.

The Group Dynamics of Smartphone Eavesdropping

Mike Fong

July 23, 2019

Now that the list of victims of mobile spyware includes household names like Jeff Bezos, many security professionals are well aware that any commercial smartphone can be remotely compromised and essentially turned into a live bug that hears everything the user says and hears.

Pharmaceutical Industry taking a Quantum Leap with RFID Technology

Aditi Yadwadkar

July 22, 2019

With the rise of the fourth industrial revolution—Industry 4.0—technology has become an inextricable aspect of business operations in most sectors. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) has become ubiquitous across a wide range of industries.

Been Hacked? Let That Be a Lesson to You

Is Hacking Back with WHOIS a Good Idea?

Jonathan Zhang

July 19, 2019

Ever heard the term “hack-back”? Hacking back is the process of identifying attacks on a system and their origin.

It's Time to Change Your Perception of the Cybersecurity Professional

Assess Cyber Risk Using the COBIT2019 Framework

Fredric Greene

July 18, 2019

The COBIT2019 framework includes a holistic approach to manage cyber risks.

Healthcare Data Compliance: Maintaining Integrity, Privacy and Security

Three Reasons Healthcare CISOs Can’t Ignore Vendor Compliance

CISOs must prioritize vendor compliance to protect their company and patients from risk and avoid reputational damage, expensive penalties, and other financial impacts.

John Schneider

July 18, 2019

The risk of a cyberattack against healthcare organizations is growing rapidly, with some 83 percent of health CISOs reporting an increased number of attacks in the past year.

What We can Do to Bridge the Cyber Skills Gap

Part 3 of 3

Dave Barton

July 16, 2019

The talent crisis is real. As an industry, we can’t wait years for a solution. The good news? Today, companies can use automation to help bridge the talent gap. Incorporating the automation of specific cyber tasks makes it possible to increase efficiency and productivity while maintaining a strong security posture. With the help of security automation, security teams can mitigate active threats, saving time and money.

How to Cure Prisons’ Contraband Mobile Phone Epidemic

Mike Hynes Nick Jordan

July 16, 2019

It’s not an exaggeration to say a mobile phone is a lifeline to the world. Ever since it became affordable to carry a portable phone line and mini-computer wherever we go, mobile phones have gone from nice to necessary to can’t-live-without-them. From senior citizens down to the tiniest tyke, people love their phones – most people, anyway. So who doesn’t love mobile phones? Anyone who works in a correctional facility – because in a prison, a mobile phone isn’t a fun, useful gadget: It’s a safety issue.

Security and the Bottom Line: The ROI of Mobile Device Management

Simo Salmensuu

July 16, 2019

Mobile device management (MDM) is a proven, cost-effective solution to meet an organization’s needs for security and control. However, as organizations scale up, or need to manage risk or stay compliant, they also need to manage costs. A company’s smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other connected devices—and the apps and data plans associated with those devices—are expenses, which can quickly escalate.

Drones and Security: The Future of Public Space Safety

Bill Edwards

July 16, 2019

There is no better example of a technology with great benefits and even greater challenges than drones, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), specifically commercial drones.