A company, which bills itself as a strategic risk advisor to the financial services industry, had a meeting on September 25th between the senior advisor board and the managing directors. How do I know this? I know this because one … Continue reading
The Internet and connected devices are essential tools for any small business, and it is difficult to impossible in this day and age to conduct business without the Internet. Yet, any business also needs to be mindful of the risks … Continue reading
Page two of this morning’s IDB had a one paragraph blurb about how Chinese hackers, presumably affiliated with the Chinese government, had, according to a Senate panel, breached computer systems of defense contractors, most of whom were involved in movements … Continue reading
Anyone who has worked in IT any length of time probably has an anecdote or two about a mistake or misconfiguration that caused profound results. In fact, over thousands of interviews I have conducted over the years with potential job … Continue reading
Reading this morning’s IBD, the front page news touted how Palo Alto Networks topped views due to soaring security demand. In a world where the costs of ineffective security spiral higher, driven by organized crime and financial gain, the industry … Continue reading
As I’ve followed the news of the Home Depot Hack this last week, I keep asking myself whether this is the new normalcy. Home Depot today, JP Morgan Chase before that, Target, PF Chang, where does it all end? It … Continue reading
Several times I’ve written on the topic of weak passwords and the consequences. It cannot be emphasized enough that passwords represent one of the weakest links in security, whether for an organization or consumer. Microsoft just sent out an email … Continue reading
Whether we are implementing a security program, an IT strategy, or a general business strategy, certain core principles apply. Earlier today, a colleague reminded me of very wise advice that has near universal applications: “A strategy is worth nothing if … Continue reading
Often in the United States, we hear of the ‘global economy,” although cyber security news from around the world is not often published in the US. Yet, with our inter-connected global economy, cyber security risks are real and as we … Continue reading