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

Ransomware Patch or Perish: Attackers Exploit ColdFusion

Mathew J. Schwartz • September 27, 2021

For combating ransomware, doing the security basics is essential, including keeping systems updated and patched. Don't follow in the footsteps of one technology firm, which Sophos found got hit by Cring ransomware after attackers exploited ColdFusion software that hadn't been patched in 11 years.

REvil Ransomware Group's Latest Victim: Its Own Affiliates

Karma Seeks Free Publicity to Fulfill Ransomware Destiny

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

UK Beefs Up Hospital Cybersecurity Funding

The Expert's View with Geetha Nandikotkur

Insights from industry experts

SASE: Building a Migration Strategy

Geetha Nandikotkur • July 27, 2021

Security experts offer an analysis of Gartner's new strategic road map for SASE adoption that emphasizes the need for a detailed migration plan and offer tips for a successful rollout.

Welcome to RSA Conference '2021-and-Only'

Does Trump's COVID-19 Test Result Portend Cyber Chaos?

Industry Insights with Lianne Caetano

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

What Is a CASB and Why Do You Need It?

Lianne Caetano • September 15, 2021

A cloud access security broker, usually referred to as a CASB, offers a security gateway between your company’s IT infrastructure and that of a cloud provider. It is a critical tool organizations can use to holistically secure an organization from endpoint to cloud.