Recently the President issued an Executive Order on cybersecurity, and it’s drawing a lot of attention. This order presents a framework for reducing cyber risks to critical infrastructure in the United States and encourages collaboration between the public and private sector. Some believe the order overreaches; others think it is not enough. Regardless of where one stands on the issue, at least it is getting people and organizations talking and problem-solving.More...

Recently released, the annual 2012 Cyber Crime Study by the Ponemon Institute sheds light on the cost of cyber crime to businesses around the world. Per the study, the average annualized cost of cyber crime to an organization is $8.9 million, with reported costs ranging from $1.46 million to a staggering $46 million. Here are some suggestions gleaned from the report that have shown to significantly reduce network security costs. More...

Malware, viruses, worms, and Trojans all seem like old news. In today’s landscape, security threats are equally harmful, just perhaps more masked. They often arrive in sheep’s clothing, forcing IT to remain even more vigilant. Consider these cybersecurity challenges

Hacktivism is a new form of political protest (hacking + activism) in which hackers attack an organization's or company’s network. Their goal is to disrupt business continuity, drawing attention to what they see as an unpopular political position or corporate action and in the process harm a company’s reputation. Organizations most at risk are those that are engaged in potentially controversial or unpopular activities or lines of business. Even a single news event, such as a controversial comment by a company's CEO, can inspire hacktivists to target that company with a cyber attack. More...

Investing in network security can seem never-ending.  After all, the threats never cease.  How to direct finite security resources will always be top of mind for enterprises. Sometimes part of the answer lies in going back to the basics, and I am not talking about firewalls, IPS, and DDOS protection.

Recent recommendations have been simple, tried, and true. Revisiting some old school approaches can significantly strengthen the security posture of the enterprise.More...

Cyber war, cyber-terror. It sounds frightening out there. Yet the scariest security breach may be the one you don’t know about. The accidental security breach is the one that is not malicious, at least from the users’ stand point. The unsuspecting user happens onto an event and inadvertently creates a risky situation. More...