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Sizing Up the Roles of Behavioral Analytics, 'Zero Trust'

Ishita Chigilli Palli •  February 26, 2020

Improvements in behavioral biometrics and analytics are changing the way many financial services firms approach authentication. And more companies also are taking a "zero trust" approach to improve identity and access management, according to two security experts interviewed at RSA 2020.

The Ongoing Search for Indicators of Behavior

Tom Field •  February 26, 2020

Indicators of compromise are important. But what if you could also detect patterns of behavior that tip you off before a crime? This is where Cybereason's Sam Curry is trying to shift the focus.

Mitigating Threats to Operational Technology

Tom Field •  February 26, 2020

Digital convergence is driving a shift in the security landscape for operational technology. Fortinet's Jonathan Nguyen-Duy discusses the manifestations of this shift and how to address them.

Security and Privacy: Often Aligned, But Sometimes Not

Mathew J. Schwartz •  February 26, 2020

Not so long ago, many were confused about how security and privacy differ, but that has been rapidly changing, thanks to regulations such as the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and California's Consumer Privacy Act, says attorney James Shreve, a partner at Thompson Coburn LLP.

Reducing Security Complexity a Top Challenge for CISOs

Mathew J. Schwartz •  February 26, 2020

Reducing security complexity remains one of the toughest challenges facing CISOs, driven by the non-stop increase in threats, says Jeff Reed of Cisco. Creating a sustainable solution will require advances in vendor interoperability, as well as automation and visibility, he says.

The Role of 'Zero Trust' in Pandemic Threat Management

Nick Holland •  February 26, 2020

The threat of the coronavirus outbreak emphasizes how remote access to workplaces is critical in business continuity. Stan Lowe of Zscaler discusses "zero trust" in the context of pandemics.

Ransomware Attacks Growing More Targeted and Professional

Mathew J. Schwartz •  February 26, 2020

Ransomware-wielding attackers - aided by a service economy that gives them access to more advanced attack tools - are increasingly targeting organizations rather than individuals to shake them down for bigger ransom payoffs, says McAfee's John Fokker.

Cloud Protection: How to Secure Server Environments

Mathew J. Schwartz •  February 26, 2020

Development teams are increasingly building and deploying for the cloud, but DevOps practices too often fail to account for what happens after applications go from development into production and maintenance - and the ongoing security challenges they will face, says Jake King, CEO, of Cmd.

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CISA's Krebs: 2016 US Elections Were Cyber 'Sputnik' Moment

Scott Ferguson •  February 25, 2020

The 2016 U.S. presidential election served as a wake-up call for lawmakers and the public about the threat that cyberattackers can pose to the country's democracy, CISA Director Christopher Krebs said at the RSA 2020 conference. Election security and ransomware remain his agency's two biggest concerns.

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RSA President Rohit Ghai on 'The Human Element'

Scott Ferguson •  February 25, 2020

While the cybersecurity industry has increasingly focused on the roles artificial intelligence and machine learning can play in thwarting attacks, the humans behind the algorithms remain both points of strength and weakness, says RSA President Rohit Ghai, who keynoted the RSA 2020 conference on Tuesday.

Closing the Tech Talent Gap

Tom Field •  February 25, 2020

Global enterprises have spent a decade fighting the cybersecurity skills shortage, and Exabeam CEO Nir Polak has ideas about how automated tools can help fill the gap.

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Next Cloud Security Challenge: Containers and Kubernetes

Scott Ferguson •  February 25, 2020

The increasing use of containers and orchestration tools, such as Kubernetes, are driving demand for new cloud security and application deployment processes, according to research from the Cloud Security Alliance presented Monday at the RSA 2020 conference.

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What to Look for at RSA 2020 Conference

Nick Holland •  February 21, 2020

This special edition of the ISMG Security Report offers a preview of top keynote presentations at the RSA 2020 conference, plus a look at important themes and health tips for attendees.

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Preview: 12 Top Keynote Sessions at RSA Conference 2020

Mathew J. Schwartz •  February 19, 2020

Are you attending the RSA 2020 conference? To help navigate the show, here's a preview of 12 top keynote sessions featuring some of the biggest names in cybersecurity tackling critical subjects, including cryptography, critical infrastructure security, bug bounties and supply chain risks.

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Coronavirus Update: Tips for Travel

Tom Field •  February 19, 2020

Globally, the coronavirus has infected more than 75,000 people and led to over 2,000 deaths. But business travelers should avoid panic, says pandemic expert Regina Phelps, who offers preventive health tips for those headed to international events, such as the RSA 2020 conference.

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RSA Conference 2020 Preview

Tom Field •  February 18, 2020

"The Human Element" is the theme of the RSA Conference 2020, but there are plenty of technology-rich topics in store for attendees, including session tracks that focus on election security, open source tools, product security and anti-fraud. Britta Glade, a conference director, previews the event.

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Cybersecurity Plan for 2020 US Election Unveiled

Akshaya Asokan •  February 17, 2020

The U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency has released its cybersecurity plan for the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, outlining the agency's role as a facilitator that will assist federal, state and local agencies in protecting critical election infrastructure.

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RSA Conference 2020: ISMG Spotlights Security Leaders

Scott Ferguson •  February 14, 2020

Information Security Media Group, a premier media partner at the annual RSA Conference, will conduct over 200 video interviews at this year's event with cybersecurity thought leaders, executives, CISOs and sponsors.

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RSA 2020: The Show Must Go On

Scott Ferguson •  February 13, 2020

While public health concerns over the spread of the coronavirus are leading to the cancellation of some international events, the RSA Conference 2020 will proceed as scheduled in San Francisco Feb. 24-28.

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10 Hot Cybersecurity Topics at RSA Conference 2020

Mathew J. Schwartz •  February 10, 2020

Which cybersecurity topics are hot? One topical answer to that question comes via the upcoming RSA Conference 2020. Organizers say they received 2,400 responses to their call for speakers, and they've have highlighted 10 predominant themes, including secure design, frameworks, privacy and the human element.

Using AI to Proactively Address Third-Party Risk

Varun Haran •  August 19, 2019

Third-party risk assessments need to be ongoing, and artificial intelligence can play an important role, says Microsoft's Abbas Kudrati.

The State of API Security

Varun Haran •  August 19, 2019

The lifecycle of security needs to match the lifecycle of APIs, which get replaced very frequently, says Jacques Declas of 42Crunch.

Effectively Addressing Policy Change Management

Varun Haran •  August 19, 2019

Organizations need to move away from manual processes and take an automated approach to policy change management, says Baruch Thee of Tufin.

Understanding the Mindset of Attackers

Varun Haran •  August 12, 2019

An important component of building an effective cybersecurity strategy is to understand the mindset of attackers, says IBM Security's Etay Maor, who offers insights.

Big Data Analytics' Role in Security

Varun Haran •  August 12, 2019

Big data analytics can help security professionals stay ahead of emerging challenges in a rapidly changing threat landscape, says Splunk's Haiyan Song.