The consequences of major hacks can have far-reaching implications that extend into the physical world and human lives. As headlines abound citing expansive breaches, the general population learns helplessly about their everyday vulnerability, as their data sits in the hands and systems of countless providers and retailers. But now, the blame game is shifting. Victims… Continue reading Breach Litigation: I.T. Goes On The Defense
How might I convince you that I’m human? Or do you suspect I am Artificial Intelligence? I can tell you that I’m working on the introduction to this article, enjoying the sounds of my fingers tapping at the keys. The sky is blue and cloudless outside my window. There’s a mild breeze—just enough to stir… Continue reading It’s Only Human: Easing The AI Learning Curve
They’re jacks of business trades, masters of tech translation. They bring high-level technical expertise, solid sense of leadership, and old-fashioned business savvy to the table with a side order of strong interpersonal skills. Meet the BISO (Business Information Security Officer). What is a BISO? The rise of the Business Information Security Officer comes at… Continue reading The BISO Era Begins: Meet Corporate I.T.’s New Bestie
A SWAT team breaking down doors. Helicopters circling overhead. Hostage situations are serious business, but they don’t always play out like in the movies. What about ransomware response — when the threat is digital, the victim is data, and your organization’s operations hang in the balance? Ransomware is THE cybersecurity headline for 2023 (and 2022… Continue reading Ransomware Strikes. Now What?
After the past few years of global twists and turns, the highly effective CIO of 2023 is ready for anything! With the pandemic largely in the rearview, and big-picture goals dominating the cybersecurity stage in coming months, now is the time to examine your business practices to cultivate sustainable IT security strategies. IT leaders know… Continue reading The Highly Effective CIO: 5 Dos and Don’ts
From cautionary tales from Twitter to readying for cyber-warfare, 2022 has been an action-packed year in the digital world. The past year has seen cybersecurity’s meteoric rise to relevance, profit, and danger—and as we move into 2023, now is the time to look back for a glimpse forward. The top five trends of the… Continue reading CyberForecast 2023: 5 Telling Trends
On dating websites, users answer profile questions to help you find the perfect match. What are your hobbies? Where do you like to travel? How do you feel about kids? Pretty standard inquiry to help zero in on someone promising. But when it comes to vetting IT assessment vendors, decision-makers struggle with knowing what to ask about,… Continue reading Promising Proposals: 12 RFP Keys
IT security is heading skyward—experts anticipate the global cybersecurity market will increase by $30 billion over the next two years. But while positions in the field are everywhere for tech-savvy applicants, the profession also has a diversity issue: Most of its hires will be white and male. For this profession of securing environments, IT security’s… Continue reading 10 Inclusive Hiring Keys For A More Diverse IT Team
As the western world continues to lead in technology advancements, we see the same with a dark counterpart: ransomware attacks. A report spanning January 2020 to July 2022 indicates half of all globally recognized ransomware attacks aimed at the U.S., with 2,400 cases out of 5,200. While healthcare has been a prolific target for malicious actors, especially over… Continue reading Top Targets: Ransomware’s Favorite Industries
No publicity is bad publicity—until a federal cybersecurity consultant warns of your company’s digital espionage, disinformation campaigns, and willful lack of data protection. All eyes are on Twitter lately, as the social media giant faces allegations of cyber-negligence from their former head of security, Peiter “Mudge” Zatko. For his years and reputation in ethical hacking… Continue reading Data Protection Bombshells: Lessons From A Whistleblower