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The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

An Attacker's IoT Paradise: Billions of Insecure Devices

Steve King • July 30, 2020

The speed at which IoT is enabling innovation is far outpacing the ability of the security custodians to implement appropriate controls before these devices hit the market. That creates a classic target-rich environment for the bad guys - one that will require vigorous defense and oversight.

Ransomware Risk Management: 11 Essential Steps

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Ransomware Danger: Russian-Speaking Gang Targets Russians

Mathew J. Schwartz • September 23, 2020

Russian criminals operating online who want to stay out of jail need only to follow a few simple rules, the primary one being: Never target Russians. So it's surprising that security researchers have uncovered a new ransomware-wielding gang of Russian speakers that includes Russian victims on its hit list.

Maze Ransomware Attack Borrows RagnarLocker Hacking Move

99 Ransomware Problems - and a Decryptor Ain't One

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

The Expert's View with Jeremy Kirk

Insights from industry experts

Not the Cat's Meow: Petnet and the Perils of Consumer IoT

Jeremy Kirk • July 13, 2020

Connected devices for consumers don't come with service-level agreements agreements. The travails of Petnet, the maker of an automatic, cloud-enabled pet feeder that has now gone offline offer a tale of caution that points to the need for stronger consumer protection for cloud-enabled devices.

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

Growing Medical Device Sophistication Opens Security Issues

Tony Howlett • January 29, 2020

Securing medical devices properly is of crucial importance. However, before this goal can be completely achieved, there are several challenges to overcome.

Blogs

The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

An Attacker's IoT Paradise: Billions of Insecure Devices

Trend Micro Envisions Maturing IoT Attacker Business Models

Ransomware Risk Management: 11 Essential Steps

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Ransomware Danger: Russian-Speaking Gang Targets Russians

Cybercrime Reminder: Russians Who Target Other Russians Play With Fire

Maze Ransomware Attack Borrows RagnarLocker Hacking Move

99 Ransomware Problems - and a Decryptor Ain't One

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

Virtual Summit Dives Into Healthcare Cybersecurity Issues

CISOs, Other Experts to Tackle Hot Topics, Including Challenges During COVID-19 Crisis

Health Data Breaches: 3 Lessons Learned

The Expert's View with Jeremy Kirk

Insights from industry experts

Not the Cat's Meow: Petnet and the Perils of Consumer IoT

Small IoT Makers Need to Specify Support Terms for Cloud-Enabled Devices

Smart Devices: How Long Will Security Updates Be Issued?

Mercedes-Benz Data Leak Lesson: Lock Down Code Repositories

Industry Insights with Tony Howlett

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

Growing Medical Device Sophistication Opens Security Issues

Cyber Threats to Medical Technology has Never Been Greater

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