Why Enterprises Still Have to Worry about Eavesdropping

When one thinks about eavesdropping, a mental image of a shadowy stranger, hiding behind a corner and listening in on others’ conversations may come to mind. With the rise of VoIP calling, however, enterprises became aware of digital eavesdropping that impacted their corporate business calls. Now, though, much of the concern surrounding eavesdropping has been…

How blockchain is impacting information security in companies

Hype surrounding any subject can be either positive, or negative; and at this point in the tech sphere nothing exemplifies this idea more than blockchain. On a positive note, the hype surrounding the decentralized technology is for the most part positive and exciting, being as the tech is considered revolutionary and applicable to virtually all…

How pervasive is the insider threat in your company?

The pervasiveness of the insider threat is something every company worries about. And according to the conclusions reached by Dtex Systems based on threat assessments from several global organizations, 100 percent of companies have blind spots that enable the continued presence of the insider threat. No argument there. Every company that provides their employees with…

GDPR: Where are we now?

By now, the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is in full effect. Users see its impact each time a website asks for permission to collect cookies and in each notification email about updated privacy policies. Companies are being inundated with inquiries about personal information as users are getting smarter about protecting their data in…

Top six security and risk management trends

Business leaders are becoming increasingly conscious of the impact cybersecurity can have on business outcomes. Gartner said that security leaders should harness this increased support and take advantage of six emerging trends, to improve their organization’s resilience while elevating their own standing. Trend No. 1: Senior business executives are becoming aware that cybersecurity has a…

Facebook Responding to US Regulators in Data Breach Probe

Facebook acknowledged Tuesday it was facing multiple inquiries from US and British regulators about the major Cambridge Analytica user data scandal. The leading social network offered no details but its admission confirmed reports of a widening investigation into the misuse of private data by Facebook and its partners. “We are cooperating with officials in the…

Insider Threat: Common Myths and Misconceptions

Insider threat is a growing area of concern and confusion among security practitioners. Typically accustomed to concentrating their resources on combating external threats, many security teams are eager yet unsure of how to combat threats that arise internally. This uncertainty, unfortunately, is often exacerbated by numerous common myths and misconceptions about insider threat, some of…

Cybersecurity – how confident (complacent?) are you?

Attention all cybersecurity professionals! We all know that today’s cybersecurity landscape is an ever-changing one. So how often should organizations review their cybersecurity strategy? If it’s a question that hasn’t been asked in a while, chances are that in this world of constant threat, you’re probably at risk. For despite the near constant stream of…