Four editors at Information Security Media Group review the latest cybersecurity issues, including Microsoft Exchange server hacks, insider threat management and implementing a "collective defense."
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of recent “tell-all” interviews with members of ransomware gangs. Also featured: insights on securing IoT devices and mitigating insider threat risks.
Insider threat programs can help significantly reduce the chance of system compromise or breach. This can help organizations save substantial amounts of money and avoid loss of brand reputation and customer trust.
Download this guide to learn how to build your insider threat program with tips like determining...
While an external attacker trying to gain access to the network might raise a number of flags, someone internally who steals information might not raise any suspicion at all. This leaves organizations vulnerable to insider threats.
Download this guide to learn about three tools and methods that can help you detect...
As the workforce trends toward remote work, insider threats remain one of the top causes of security breaches.
Faster detection and response to insider threats helps avoid a major data breach that would put your organization at risk of making news headlines.
Keep your corporate data secure by adapting to new...
Insider threats refer to security risks caused by malicious users within a corporate network. While the term is most commonly used to describe illicit or malicious activity, it can also refer to users who unintentionally cause harm to the business. In the case of a malicious insider, the user typically is acting with...
Recent research highlights the growth in risky remote work behaviors. Dr. Margaret Cunningham of Forcepoint X-Lab discusses the implications of this increase in insider threats and shares risk mitigation strategies.
Insider Threats are a growing problem for organizations. According to a recent analyst report, about 50-70% of all security incidents are attributed to insider activity. For many organizations, detecting insider threats is difficult because the threat actor is using a trusted identity and has legitimate access to its...
A Russian national who conspired to extort millions from electric car manufacturer Tesla by trying to plant malware in the company's network has pleaded guilty to a single federal conspiracy charge, according to the U.S. Justice Department. The FBI thwarted the plot before it could be carried out.
Insider risk is a challenge across many industries. Financial services companies face some of the worst outcomes. A recent benchmark study found that the Financial services sector experienced the highest average yearly cost. Containing insider threats costs the industry $14.5 million annually. That is a 20.3% increase...
To assist organizations with making actionable decisions on the adoption of contextually-aware platforms, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) conducted primary, survey-based research on the current requirements, use, and outcomes of utilizing contextually-aware identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
The...
As organistions move towards a more distributed workforce, the traditional perimeter of the office network is long gone. Changes in workforce dynamics have created a unique set of cybersecurity considerations where people are the new perimeter.
It’s more important than ever to build a people-centric insider threat...
Changes in work environments, including the transition to remote working, have led to an increase in demand for assessing and managing insider risk. Security and risk management leaders should evaluate how insider threat solutions can support their security objectives without alienating their workforce due to privacy...
Does your organization have a plan in place if one of your employees is accused of being an insurrectionist? If your software was being used to spread plans for a riot, could you detect that? Threat modeling expert Adam Shostack discusses how companies should be prepared to respond to issues in the news.
Among remote workers, senior managers apparently are taking cybersecurity hygiene far less seriously than rank-and-file employees, a recent survey shows. Kathy Ahuja of OneLogin offers an analysis.
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