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

Canada Confirms DDoS Attack Disrupted Airport Arrival Kiosks

Mathew J. Schwartz • September 21, 2023

A recent, brief disruption at Canadian airports is a reminder that Russia-aligned hacking groups' bark remains worse than their bite. Experts say these groups' impact largely remains minimal, which begs the question of how they disrupted arrival kiosks across Canadian airports.

Root Admin User: When Do Common Usernames Pose a Threat?

Tattletale Ransomware Gangs Threaten to Reveal GDPR Breaches

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

HIMSS23: Tackling Some of Healthcare's Top Cyber Challenges

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • April 14, 2023

Most healthcare organizations allocate 6% or less of their information technology budget for cybersecurity, putting them at a disadvantage in their security defenses and for competitive hiring, according to a recent survey by the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society.

Virtual Summit Dives Into Healthcare Cybersecurity Issues

Health Data Breaches: 3 Lessons Learned

The Expert's View with Michael Novinson

Insights from industry experts

Why Palo Alto Is Eyeing Data Defense Firm Dig at $300M-$400M

Michael Novinson • September 27, 2023

A data security startup led by a Microsoft and Google veteran and backed by Samsung and CrowdStrike could soon be acquired by Palo Alto Networks. The company is in advanced talks to buy data security posture management startup Dig Security for between $300 million and $400 million.

Forecasts of SIEM Death Premature - Just Ask Cisco, Splunk

Why Palo Alto Is Eyeing Secure Browser Firm Talon for $600M

Industry Insights with Frederick Harris, Senior Director, Products & Solutions Marketing, Fortinet

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

Enhancing Cloud Security on AWS

Frederick Harris, Senior Director, Products & Solutions Marketing, Fortinet • September 12, 2023

How does an organization achieve peace of mind with security while overcoming the challenges of complex hybrid and multi-cloud networks? Here are the top reasons why your organization should consider implementing a cloud-native firewall service to protect your AWS environments and applications.