Security Enterprise Services

Christopher Morales named CISO of Netenrich

April 19, 2021

Netenrich announced the appointment of Christopher Morales as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Head of Security Strategy to its leadership team. Morales will oversee the strategic development, implementation, and market execution of the company’s security solutions and processes.

5 minutes with David Wiseman - Turning to technology for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

Maria Henriquez

April 19, 2021

As we embark on the long-haul journey to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to all Americans, addressing the communication challenges of this distribution has never been more vital for safety and coordination, says David Wiseman, Vice President of Secure Communications at BlackBerry. Here, we talk to Wiseman about the need for unified communications as states implement vaccine rollout strategies.

If you want to safeguard your organization, focus on people

Stu Sjouwerman

April 19, 2021

A security team can sink an infinite amount of time and resources into strengthening your infrastructure, but it’s all for nothing if a default password is used by an exec, or someone in HR makes the mistake of responding to a clever phishing message. Cybercriminals will always find the path of least resistance and for most organizations the easiest way in is through the people.

Product spotlight on cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy solutions

Maria Henriquez

April 16, 2021

Check out the latest cybersecurity products, all designed to protect your networks, infrastructure, critical data, assets and private information.

Education & Training

Gaining a video surveillance ‘edge’ in the cloud

Nigel Waterton

April 16, 2021

Video storage is an important consideration in any surveillance project while simultaneously being one of the most overlooked. Let’s face it: storage does not exactly provide the “wow factor” of analytics or 4K image quality, but it is the backbone on which entire video security systems are built. If you cannot retrieve and review footage in a timely manner, all the other shiny features you have incorporated into your security surveillance solution is for naught.

April 2021 Security magazine's Cybersecurity and Geopolitical Video Podcast with Cyjax Chief Information Security Officer

April's Cybersecurity & Geopolitical podcast is up!

April 15, 2021

Episode three of the Cybersecurity and Geopolitical video podcast is up and ready for viewing! We are also now offering an audio version to listen to anytime, anywhere, including from Apple podcasts.

The force of biometrics in post-pandemic financial services security

Dr. Jau Huang

April 15, 2021

Biometric technology, and specifically its most modern iteration, facial recognition, has found its way into security systems essential to everyone. We rely on it to safeguard some of our most prized belongings, including our smartphones, laptops and now, with Apple Pay, even our bank accounts and credit cards. Security experts applaud facial recognition as one of the most secure and efficient means of authentication available today. Why then, has the industry most hinged on security and identification – Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) – been so slow to adopt this new wave of technology?

Mike Matranga launches M6 Global Defense

Mike Matranga launches M6 Global to serve K-12 communities, universities, corporate environments, etc.

April 14, 2021

A 2020 Most Influential in Security, Michael Matranga announced the launch of M6 Global, a team of the nation’s top security and emotional intelligence experts, to provide holistic plans for safe communities and workplaces.

Risk Management

Don’t discount the risk of deepfakes to the enterprise

Many security researchers are now predicting that deepfakes could become a major security threat in the 2021-2022 period. Where is the threat and what can you do about it?

Darren Thomson

April 14, 2021

In recent years, there has been a recognition that social engineering plays a huge part in the execution of cybersecurity attacks. The intersection of “non-physical” and “technical” social engineering is where criminals are mostly focused today. Enter deepfake technology, which poses a looming risk over enterprises and their security leaders as they figure out how to prepare for and mitigate such a risk.

New England College of Optometry implements contact-tracing wearables to boost COVID-response and enable in-person learning

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) formed a COVID-19 Task Force and began exploring ideas to enable in-person learning at the school in a safe, effective and well-planned manner. One of the solutions that NECO implemented is a contact-tracing tool that allows the school to respond immediately to report of an infection, accurately and effectively, without relying on a sign-in sheet or a person’s recollection of their previous contacts.

Maggie Shein

April 13, 2021

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) formed a COVID-19 Task Force and began exploring ideas to enable in-person learning at the school in a safe, effective and well-planned manner. One of the solutions that NECO implemented is a contact-tracing tool that allows the school to respond immediately to report of an infection, accurately and effectively, without relying on a sign-in sheet or a person’s recollection of their previous contacts.