Anonymous on the banking warpath

Anonymous on the banking warpath

If you’re working in the Banking or Financial sector make sure doors are locked and windows are shut. Anonymous has launched a 30-day attack against “all central banks” and major financial institutions, the activist-hacking group warned this week,...

Banking and Retail public enemy number one

Are you involved in the banking or retail sector? Read on and see why the U.S. financial services and retail sectors had more data breaches in 2015 than any other business sectors worldwide. Despite continued efforts to shore up security to protect payment card data...
Healthcare organizations under attack

Healthcare organizations under attack

Has your healthcare organization been affected by a breached? Whether you know it or not, you probably have been. The 911 call has come in loud and clear for the healthcare industry: nearly 90% of all healthcare organizations suffered at least one data breach in the...

The FUD Factor

Recently I had the opportunity to lead a panel at the Global CISO Forum in Atlanta, GA. Our panel topic was a discussion on how to avoid FUD in selling security. FUD is an acronym for Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. The topic focused on CISO’s “selling” security to the...

Thwarting healthcare cyberattacks: New Guidance

Federal regulators have issued new guidance urging healthcare organizations and business associates to bolster their cyberattack defenses. The advice comes after several high-profile attacks, including one targeting MedStar Health that forced the 10-hospital system to...