Content by Tom Field

David DeWalt: The Business of Security

Tom Field  •  November 12, 2014

Advanced threats, targeted attacks and enterprise mobility have re-shaped how we approach security, and they've also influenced the growth of FireEye. CEO David DeWalt discusses the highs and lows of his tenure.

FireEye CEO: The Evolution of Security

Tom Field  •  November 12, 2014

The threats, the solutions and certainly the actors all have changed dramatically since David DeWalt first entered the information security industry. Which should be the top concern for enterprises?

One on One with FireEye's Dave DeWalt

Tom Field  •  November 12, 2014

"It's a tough conversation, telling [clients] they've spent a lot of money on defense-in-depth that isn't working," says FireEye CEO David DeWalt. "If they don't change, they're risking their company."

2014 Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention Survey Results Webinar

Presented by Tom Field , Domenic Paci  •  November 11, 2014

In our increasingly mobile society, organizations, their employees, partners and customers are at greater than ever risk of identity theft and fraud. How prepared are organizations to mitigate these risks? It's not enough to have a breach response strategy. Do you have the right players and pieces in place to execute...

2014 Faces of Fraud

Presented by Tom Field , Kate Larson , David Pollino  •  November 6, 2014

As the Target and Home Depot incidents prove: Retail point-of-sale breaches are on the rise, creating greater payment card fraud headaches for banking institutions. How does the impact of these crimes compare to that of account takeover, check fraud, insider crimes and the emerging realms of virtual and mobile...

2015 Faces of Fraud - Los Angeles

Presented by Tom Field , Avivah Litan  •  November 6, 2014

As recent incidents prove: Retail point-of-sale breaches are on the rise, creating greater payment card fraud headaches for banking institutions. How does the impact of these crimes compare to that of account takeover, check fraud, insider crimes and the emerging realms of virtual and mobile payments? Receive insights...

The State of Mobile Security Maturity

Presented by Tom Field , Yishay Yovel  •  October 20, 2014

As mobile threats have evolved, so has the scope of mobile security. What used to be the benchmark - mobile device management - today is merely the baseline. Where does your organization fit in the new mobile security maturity model? Register for this session and gain first access to the results of the 2014...

What Would the Original CISO Do?

Tom Field  •  October 16, 2014

What advice does the first CISO have for today's security leaders? Steve Katz speaks up on top security threats, how to defend against them and what it takes to lead an effective security team.

Attacking Payment Card Fraud Where It Is Most Vulnerable - Voice Biometrics in the Call Center

Presented by Tom Field , Mark Lazar  •  October 7, 2014

See how the detailed analysis of millions of voice-based transactions has produced a "signal in the noise." From large-scale analysis, clear patterns emerge of how stolen payment card information is actually qualified, updated and adapted for monetization. This process is most often carried out by social engineering...

State of Global Fraud - Dealing with Today's Crimes and Anticipating Tomorrow's

Presented by Tom Field , Neira Jones  •  October 7, 2014

The last five years have seen an explosion of technological innovation which brought many opportunities for business growth. Combined with the associated changes in socio-economic behaviours, the pace of change has also brought new risks and opportunities for criminals to become even more innovative. Whilst providing...

2014 Faces of Fraud Survey - Special European Edition

Presented by Tom Field , John Lyons  •  October 7, 2014

This session provides a detailed review of BankInfoSecurity's "Faces of Fraud" survey focused on the European market. Receive insights and expert analysis on topics such as: How are the areas of retail, payment card, in person, insider and mobile fraud evolving? Which aspects of the new Canadian legislation are...

Call Center Fraud: The Latest Scams and Strategies - Voice Biometrics and Caller Validation

Presented by Matt Anthony , Tom Field  •  October 7, 2014

Session Preview: Contact centers increasingly are the key "soft" targets for fraudsters who impersonate legitimate customers to alter or obtain information. This information is then used to facilitate direct and cross-channel fraud, which can be very difficult to tie back to the call-center entry point. How do...

Fraud: An Alarming Lack of Preparedness

Tom Field  •  September 15, 2014

Today's sophisticated fraud threats are daunting. But security adviser Neira Jones is more concerned about financial institutions' lack of preparedness to face these threats. A London Fraud Summit preview.

Fraud Management - Real Time Fraud Analytics to Reduce Friction and Improve the Customer Experience

Presented by Tom Field , T.J. Horan  •  September 10, 2014

Real-time, customer-centric fraud prevention starts with transforming fraud management into an area of competitive advantage. Innovations in analytics and the ability to respond in real-time are now allowing financial services organizations to effectively address various fraud issues across their products and at the...

Understanding the Identity Risks You Experience, Not the Risks You Perceive - Identity Theft and Synthetic Identity

Presented by Tom Field , Richard Parry  •  September 10, 2014

Identity theft - or impersonation - is a well-established form of identity risk but first party fraud, and synthetic identities in particular are fast growing and insidious threats that bring with them economic loss for financial institutions, as well as risks of regulatory censure when synthetic identities pass Know...