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The Smartwatch: An Opportunity for the Cloud
Now that two titans are in the smartwatch war (and possibly others), I’m getting excited about the idea of using a wearable to access my information. Even though the smartwatch is not a standalone...
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4 Simple Ways To Avoid A Major Security Meltdown
by Amy L. Hatch, Editor, The Future of Commerce First it was Target, then Neiman Marcus and now, news is breaking that Michael’s Arts and Crafts has also suffered a major security breach. These three...
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What Is Blackshades RAT
If you own a Windows-based computer, you need to know about a new piece of malware called Blackshades RAT. This malware is especially dangerous because it can be purchased for about $40 and can be used...
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More Secure Credit Cards With Chips Coming To The U.S.
By the end of 2015, 70 percent of U.S. credit cards and 41 percent of U.S. debit cards will have security chips — called EMV for Europay, MasterCard, Visa — according to the Aité Group. While Europe,...
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Four Technology Trends Businesses Need To Embrace
Today’s world is moving faster than ever. To thrive, in both business and in life, embracing change is the only option. Unfortunately, few organizations are changing as fast as necessary in this age...
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U.S. Credit Card Fraud Spikes Ahead Of EMV Secure Chip Introduction
The belated rollout of EMV security chips in credit cards in the US is expected to lead to an increase in fraud. In fact, more fraud is already here, said Allen Friedman, director of payment services...
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Minority Report: Confronting Privacy Issues In Big Data Gathering
Big Data is currently the big thing in the digital age and it has caused a significant issue regarding privacy. With the Big Data revolution, it is possible to collect massive information using the...
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Stop, Thief! How Retailers Can Spot Online Fraud
by Liron Damri, Chief operating office, Forter Increasingly, consumers are skipping the mall and buying online instead. Many traditional retailers have already moved online to maximize sales among...
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Keep Your Personal Information, Personal: What The Celebrity Photo Hack Can...
You may not be Jennifer Lawrence or Kate Upton, or even know or care who those women are, but you should be aware of the latest “scandal” that included risqué photos of the pop stars and the good old...
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Keeping Payments Information Safe Just Got Personal
Two is better than one, especially when it comes to protecting a consumer’s identity. Multi-factor authentication, which is often something you have, like a token or card, and something you know, like...
View Article27 Cyber Protection Tips For Consumers And Companies [SLIDESHARE]
The scariest part of data breaches is that they just keep coming (just as recently as this morning, Staples is investigating a potential breach). A recent statistic showed that out of the three big...
View ArticleIT And HR: Working Together To Keep Employee Data Safe
High-profile companies like Sony, Target, and Yahoo – along with the U.S. government – have been victims of data breaches. If these companies, with the best resources at their disposal, can be...
View ArticleA Whimsical Look At GDPR
I’ll admit it—I was planning to write something terribly useful about the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that has everyone talking (and worrying). Then I realized that while...
View ArticleHow Small Businesses Can Protect Against Hackers
If your small business collects consumer data or payment information, it can become a target for hackers. Although media reports typically focus primarily on hacks affecting high-profile brands like...
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Modernize Your Business, And Consequently Cover GDPR: Part 1
Part 1 in a 2-part series Nine months before the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes effective—what a poignant number! What will your company “give birth to” on that...
View ArticleModernize Your Business, And Consequently Cover GDPR: Part 2
In my last blog, I discussed European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) readiness—more specifically, how examining your company’s corporate culture is the first place to start. But...
View Article5 Reasons To Consider Managed Detection And Response For Cybersecurity
There was once a time when you could install a firewall and say with relative confidence that your business was protected from cyber attacks. But as hackers, crackers, and cybercriminals get smarter,...
View ArticleCIOs, Boost IT’s Strategic Value With A Cloud-Driven Partnership
Of all the issues that frustrate CIOs, providing a solid answer on the value of IT initiatives and investments most likely tops their list. Digital technology is undoubtedly at the center of business...
View ArticleOrganizations’ Internal Control And Risk Environments Need To Be “Healthy”
Colleagues and customers often ask me about various use cases for our governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, and typically, the ones that get the attention solve financial problems (like...
View ArticleWhy You Might Not Recognize Cybersecurity In A Few Years
It’s already been an exciting National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. More than “an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity,” as the U.S. Department of Homeland...
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