Two cybersecurity predictions to help businesses in 2018
Preparation always requires a certain amount of time and research if you’re going to get it right; and the same goes for your cybersecurity.
Study finds businesses continue to struggle with the importance of security
A recent study by industry experts reveal that 82% of cybersecurity and information security pros report that their board of directors is concerned or very concerned about cybersecurity, but only one in seven (14%) CISOs reports to the CEO…
Half of security pros need a reality check
If half of IT security pros don’t believe they are targets for attack, it’s no wonder that risk management isn’t a priority for organizations. A recent report from the Ponemon Institute reveals the disconnect that IT pros have between the perception and reality of cyber-threats…
If you think your business security is ready for the IoT, think again
It’s challenging for businesses to keep up with security risks when the growth of connected systems and production of devices are accomplished within a blink of an eye. Even more problematic is the fact that the developers of these technologies are not including security measures during the design and production stage. To give you an idea of what security risks we’re talking about with the IoT and connected devices, OWASP has a helpful top 10 list you can reference…
Communicating security effectively to the CEO to avoid a business disaster
Businesses are still taking it slow when it comes to security. A recent survey by TrainACE reveals that a majority of organizations are employing best practices; but don’t have the basics set up. One of the biggest challenges is communication between security professionals and the executive team. Learning to speak the CEO’s language on matters of security is a better solution than waiting for breach. Some ways CIOs can close this gap…