Latest editorial and guest blogs on information risk management

The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

Cybersecurity: A Bleak 'Progress' Report

Steve King • December 14, 2020

In light of the widespread apparent impact of the hack of SolarWinds' network management tools, it's time for a frank assessment of the lack of cybersecurity progress in recent years. Consider a "60 Minutes" report from 2015 - and where we're at today.

Fire in the Hole

An Attacker's IoT Paradise: Billions of Insecure Devices

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Uber Ex-CSO's Trial: Who's Responsible for Breach Reporting?

Mathew J. Schwartz • September 23, 2022

Should the now-former CSO of Uber have reported a security incident to authorities after discovering signs of unusual behavior? That's one of the big questions now being asked in the closely watched trial of Joe Sullivan, who's been charged with covering up a data breach and paying off hackers.

Morgan Stanley's Hard Drive Destruction Investment Failure

After RaidForums' Demise, Breached Forum Seizes Leaks Mantle

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

Virtual Summit Dives Into Healthcare Cybersecurity Issues

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • June 5, 2020

How have the cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare organizations changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? And how are organizations responding? Information Security Media Group's Healthcare Cybersecurity Virtual Summit, to be held on June 9 and replayed June 10 and 11, will provide insights.

Health Data Breaches: 3 Lessons Learned

HIPAA Enforcement: A Look Ahead

The Expert's View with Michael Novinson

Insights from industry experts

Why Would Palo Alto Networks Want Startup Apiiro for $600M?

Michael Novinson • September 19, 2022

Palo Alto Networks has been in a 19-month dry spell when it comes to major acquisitions, but it looks like that's about to change. Israeli business publication Calcalist reported Monday the firm is closing in on a deal to buy New York-based code risk platform provider Apiiro for around $600 million.

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

SolarWinds' Hack Prompts an Assessment of the Work That Still Needs to Be Done

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

While Joe Sullivan Is Accused of Perpetrating Cover-Up, Where Should the Buck Stop?

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

CISOs, Other Experts to Tackle Hot Topics, Including Challenges During COVID-19 Crisis

Insights from industry experts

Palo Alto Networks' 19-Month Acquisition Dry Spell Soon to Be Over, Calcalist Says

Insights and opinions from thought leaders representing the industry's services and solutions providers

Why the Lack of Prioritization, Oversight, and Control of Third-Party Access Impacts Everyone

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