A majority of attendees at RSA this week plan to spend more on mobile security in the coming year.

A healthcare facility or hospital is unlike any other organization. It’s generally open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is expensive equipment in many areas, patient records and confidentiality that needs constant protection, in addition to parking facilities and door access control needs and medicines that need to be kept secure. 

If your company relies upon third-party cloud providers to support or deliver core services, or to protect sensitive data, it’s crucial to understand that cloud security is a shared responsibility.

Fifty-seven million customers’ and drivers’ personal data was stolen from Uber Technologies Inc in an October 2016 attack. Uber reports that no Social Security numbers, credit card information, trip location details or other data were taken.

Businesses recognize security as a growing imperative, but many remain on the defensive, fighting cyber threats with dated tactics and training.

Companies continue to be heavily invested in cloud computing, but they're also becoming more refined and savvy in the technology options they choose.