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Authentication vs. authorization | Why we need authorization standards and what it means for enterprise cybersecurity

I witnessed the transition from bespoke authentication to standards-based authentication. It’s time to do the same for authorization.

Bill Mann

August 6, 2020

Twenty years ago, almost everything in the IT world was on-premises: hardware and software, including the tools you used to verify who your users were and what they could do in your systems. In today’s cloud-native world, almost nothing is on-prem, and because of the explosion of apps, remote users and devices, it has become a considerably more complicated task, by orders of magnitude, to verify the identity of a user — or a service — and determine policies that say what they are and aren’t allowed to do.

Making the business case for security by design

Rodney Joffe

August 6, 2020

Organizations need to evolve their thinking around cybersecurity to stay ahead of these changing threats. A holistic approach that effectively builds security into all infrastructure and processes from the ground up is cost-effective and necessary to safeguard valuable employee and customer data. This requires an overall shift in philosophy – and adopting the concept of security by design is a key first step.

SANS Institute outlines path to effective security metrics use

August 6, 2020

Metrics for security are in wide use in organizations today, with more than 80 percent of respondents to a new SANS Institute survey claiming some level of maturity on their effective use of security metrics.

Security of TikTok: How does a Microsoft acquisition change things?

Sam Rubin

August 6, 2020

Security fears linger around the wildly popular, Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and discussions are in the works for the platform to potentially be acquired by Microsoft. Should users be concerned in the interim? Will a change of ownership to a U.S.-based company allay security and privacy fears?

Celebrating Women’s Growing Roles and Presence in Security

Donna Kobazaruk

August 6, 2020

Do an image search using the terms “security manager,” “security director,” “CSO” or “security professional,” and the results will be fairly predictable. With its roots in law enforcement, the security industry has long been dominated by men, whether in management, sales, or technical positions.

Eric Holmquist named Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer at Customers Bank

August 5, 2020

Eric Holmquist joined Customers Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. Holmquist has more than thirty-five years of financial industry expertise, spanning enterprise risk management, executive reporting, information management programs, and is skilled in creating operational efficiency and risk alignment.

MBTA names Ronald Ester Chief Safety Officer

August 5, 2020

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) announced the appointment of Ronald L. Ester Jr. as Chief Safety Officer.

Ensuring the safety and security of Atlanta United

Meet Scott Ashworth, Director of Security, for Atlanta United.

Maria Henriquez

August 5, 2020

How does Scott Ashworth, Director of Security, ensure the safety of Atlanta United’s fans, players and assets, while helping create a positive and unique game day experience?

Georgia Tech announces new VP for Information Technology

August 5, 2020

The Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Daren Hubbard as its new chief information officer and vice president for Information Technology.

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Good Security News from Guerrilla Mask Movement

Diane Ritchey

August 4, 2020

We have some more Good Security News! Learn how the Guerrilla Mask Movement (GMM) provides critical masks directly to healthcare workers in dire need of protection as they deal with COVID-19 patients.

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Authentication vs. authorization | Why we need authorization standards and what it means for enterprise cybersecurity

Making the business case for security by design

SANS Institute outlines path to effective security metrics use

Security of TikTok: How does a Microsoft acquisition change things?

Celebrating Women’s Growing Roles and Presence in Security

Eric Holmquist named Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer at Customers Bank

MBTA names Ronald Ester Chief Safety Officer

Ensuring the safety and security of Atlanta United

Georgia Tech announces new VP for Information Technology

Good Security News from Guerrilla Mask Movement

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