Content by Anna Delaney

Analysis: Why Ransomware Gangs Getting Bigger Payoffs

Anna Delaney  •  August 21, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes why ransomware gangs continue to see bigger payoffs from their ransom-paying victims. Also featured: Lessons learned from Twitter hacking response; security flaw in Amazon's Alexa.

Twitter Hack: Incident Response Lessons

Anna Delaney  •  August 19, 2020

Twitter's communication with the public in the wake of a recent hacking incident provides lessons to others on the value of an incident response plan, says attorney Sadia Mirza.

Incident Response: Taking a More Deliberate Approach

Anna Delaney  •  August 17, 2020

Organizations in all sectors need to take a more deliberate approach to incident response, says Kelvin Coleman, executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance, who offers guidance.

Analysis: Did Barclays Go Too Far in Monitoring Employees?

Anna Delaney  •  August 14, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes why Barclays is being investigated for allegedly spying on its employees. Also featured: How the pandemic is affecting CISOs; an FBI assessment of nation-state threats to U.S. election.

Analysis: Hijacking of Twitter Hacker's Virtual Hearing

Anna Delaney  •  August 7, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the hijacking of a virtual court hearing in the Twitter hacking case. Also featured: Why network segmentation is more important than ever; update on Windows print spooler vulnerability.

Building a Stronger Security Infrastructure

Anna Delaney  •  August 6, 2020

As organizations collect more consumer data during the COVID-19 pandemic, how can they protect it? Peter Yapp, former deputy director at the UK's National Cyber Security Center, provides insights on building a stronger security infrastructure.

GDPR Two Years On: Compliance Lessons Learned

Anna Delaney  •  July 29, 2020

Now that it's been two years since enforcement of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation began, three attorneys - Kelsey Finch, Jonathan Armstrong and David Dumont - reflect on the lessons learned so far and the compliance gaps that still need to be addressed.

Back to the Office: Managing the Risks

Anna Delaney  •  July 22, 2020

As organizations that shifted to a remote workforce consider allowing some workers to return to the office environment, CISOs must reassess their security infrastructures, says Chris Kubic of Fidelis Cybersecurity, who formerly was CISO at the National Security Agency.

Insights From INTERPOL on Using Threat Intelligence

Anna Delaney  •  July 17, 2020

Criminals are continuing to capitalize on the new opportunities being created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to hone their phishing, scams, ransomware and other schemes, says Craig Jones, who leads the global cybercrime program for INTERPOL.

How to Make the Most of Cyber Intelligence

Anna Delaney  •  July 15, 2020

Creating a cyber intelligence strategy involves operational and tactical measures as well as technical approaches, says Jeff Bardin, chief intelligence officer at Treadstone 71.

CCPA Enforcement: What to Expect Now

Anna Delaney  •  July 8, 2020

Attorney Sadia Mirza, offers an update on the July 1 California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement and what security and privacy professionals should expect over the next few months.

DIACC: Building a Fully Digital Canada

Anna Delaney  •  July 8, 2020

Joni Brennan, president of the Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC), says identity management is a core component to building a solid foundation for a socioeconomic safety net, particularly during a pandemic. However, engagement and education are also vital components to establishing a strong...

Progress Report: FIDO's Effort to Eliminate Passwords

Anna Delaney  •  July 6, 2020

Andrew Shikiar, executive director at the FIDO Alliance, offers an update on the group's efforts to reduce reliance on passwords and discusses how to overcome barriers.

Detecting Network Security Incidents

Anna Delaney  •  July 3, 2020

Rossella Mattioli, a network and information security expert at ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, discusses a new report offering insights on detecting network security incidents.

Building Trust in Digital Identities

Anna Delaney  •  July 1, 2020

Implementing trusted digital IDs will create benefits for end users as well as service providers, says Nick Mothershaw, chair and executive director at the Open Identity Exchange. But widespread international adoption of such IDs will take time to achieve, he acknowledges.