Cybersecurity News

Users' Perceptions of Password Security Don't Always Match Reality

June 5, 2016

People's perceptions of password strength may not always match reality, says a recent study.

The Uncharted Path for New Security Leaders

2016 Security Leadership Issue: The Uncharted Path to Educate New Security Leaders

Diane Ritchey

June 1, 2016

When it comes to educating and mentoring the next generation of CSOs and CISOs, the answer is pretty clear – the path is very uncertain.

Book Review: There Will Be Cyberwar

June 1, 2016

With the increasing demand for the latest and greatest technology, security is more of an afterthought, and thus gives a hacker a head start.

Cyber Insurance Rates, Purchases and Coverage Are Increasing

June 1, 2016

Cyber insurance purchases are on the rise. According to Marsh’s 2016 Cyber Benchmarking Trendsreport, there was a 27-percent increase in the number of U.S. clients purchasing standalone cyber coverage for the first time in 2015.

Security Budgets are Growing, But Still Too Slowly

June 1, 2016

As cybersecurity risks increase, security budgets across various industries are growing, according to a survey from The Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP).

Sirin Labs Launches Smartphone with 'Military Style Security'

June 1, 2016

Sirin Labs has unveiled its new smartphone - a $14,000 device said to be the most secure mobile phone in the world.

IT Professionals Want One Day Cybersecurity Breach Detection

June 1, 2016

More than 90 percent of IT professionals indicated they want to detect cybersecurity incidents that lead to breaches of their network within a day.

Why Corporate Security Fails – A Focus on Leadership

Mark Kedgley

May 26, 2016

It looks like 2016 is set to be the year when Information Security gets serious. This year is predicted to break records in terms of investment in cybersecurity measures, with organizations predicted to allocate nearly nine percent of their entire IT budget to security.