In 2012, we saw the rise of state-sponsored malware, as well as the evolution of Trojans and ransomware. What new threats will 2013 bring? Adam Kujawa of Malwarebytes offers insights.
It's not malware, crime rings or hacktivists. What, then, are among the threats that concern security leaders most? CISO Tom Newton offers new insight on today's top threats and strategies to combat them.
Sharing information about physical and cyber threats needn't be segregated under the U.S. federal government's National Strategy for Information Sharing and Safeguarding, says Kshemendra Paul, who manages the implementation of the strategy.
ENISA, the European Union cyber-agency, is out with its first-ever Threat Landscape report. What are the emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and how should organizations globally respond to them?
The idea of the U.S. federal government and industry jointly developing IT security best practices will do little to help critical infrastructure operators defend against cyber-risk, says Business Roundtable Vice President Liz Gasster.
Smart phones that give many IT security managers headaches in developing security policies are being used in increasing numbers to help safeguard systems and applications, thanks to more muscular biometric features, says Steve Vinsik of Unisys.
It isn't so much the changing threat landscape that causes security leaders to re-assess their approach to incident response. Mobility and the expanding perimeter are the real factors driving change....
With Congress facing $1.2 trillion in budget cuts, Federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel says funding for cybersecurity initiatives will likely be affected. But with smart planning, government information technology should not be placed at risk.
How will new guidance on criminal background checks change the way organizations approach employment screening? This is one of the key trends to watch in 2013, says screening expert Les Rosen.
ID theft is a growing global problem. Eva Velasquez, head of the ITRC, outlines how public and private organizations in 2013 can update approaches to ID theft prevention.
Does cyber defense competition help prepare college students for real-world jobs in information security and risk management? Dan Likarish and Rick Cisneros of Regis University say yes. Here's why.
Which fraud trends need the most attention from U.S. banking institutions in 2013? Distributed-denial-of-service attacks and account takeover, says FS-ISAC's Bill Nelson, who offers fraud-fighting tips.
The evolution of threats and rise of mobility are leading organizations to improve user authentication. What are the new strategies and solutions security leaders in all sectors will employ this year?
Tom Ridge, the first Homeland Security secretary, questions the wisdom of granting the Department of Homeland Security greater authority to influence IT security within the federal government and the nation's critical IT infrastructure.
Peer-to-peer, near-field communications and barcode scans are revolutionizing mobile payments. What unique risks do these emerging technologies pose to banking institutions? Two FDIC executives offer insights.
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