"Island hopping" on the rise
For most people, the term “island hopping” conjures images of sandy beaches and blue oceans. In infosec, though, it’s slightly more sinister – and is becoming a big problem.
According to research conducted by Carbon Black, exactly half of today’s attacks leverage “island hopping”. This means that attackers are jumping to companies in a targeted ... Read More
Data allowed to go dark is a risk and a missed opportunity
We have been told over and over that data sits at the core of all business operations today. But within the data hype, are businesses too consumed with either storing all data for 'just in case' sc ... Read More
F-Secure launches global consulting unit
Cyber security provider F-Secure has launched a new consultancy unit. This will bring the company’s research-led cyber security services, previously offered under MWR InfoSecurity, to organis ... Read More
Understanding and measuring cyber risk
Although the vast majority of organisations are turning to digital technologies to boost their brand and increasing their online presence, only a tiny percentage of businesses have cyber insurance ... Read More
Broadcom eyes Symantec acquisition
Semiconductor company Broadcom is looking to buy cyber security firm Symantec. According to reports, Broadcom is in advanced talks with Symantec, and should the deal be finalised, it could be worth ... Read More
New malware bypasses HTTPS
The “S” in HTTPS stands for “Secure” and infers that information exchanged between a browser and a website is not accessible to third parties. However, there are a few ways ... Read More
The crucial role of the cyber insurer
Shadow IT, or IT assets that are brought into and managed outside of the IT department, can wreak havoc in terms of business security.
The days of shadow IT being limited to the occasional ... Read More