Latest editorial and guest blogs on data security breach

The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

Cybersecurity: A Bleak 'Progress' Report

Steve King • December 14, 2020

In light of the widespread apparent impact of the hack of SolarWinds' network management tools, it's time for a frank assessment of the lack of cybersecurity progress in recent years. Consider a "60 Minutes" report from 2015 - and where we're at today.

Fire in the Hole

An Attacker's IoT Paradise: Billions of Insecure Devices

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Cyber Insurer Sees Remote Access, Cloud Databases Under Fire

Mathew J. Schwartz • February 3, 2023

Criminals lately have been prioritizing two types of attacks: exploiting Remote Desktop Protocol and penetrating cloud databases. So warns cyber insurer Coalition, based on analyzing in-the-wild attacks seen in 2022 via underwriting and claims data, scans of IP addresses and honeypots.

Will Hive Stay Kaput After FBI Busts Infrastructure?

Targets of Opportunity: How Ransomware Groups Find Victims

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

HIPAA Enforcement: A Look Ahead

The Expert's View with Michael Novinson

Insights from industry experts

What Makes Sumo Logic an Appealing Target for Private Equity

Michael Novinson • January 23, 2023

Thoma Bravo, Vista Equity Partners and rival Francisco Partners have set their sights on a new target: Sumo Logic. Each of the three private equity firms has approached the Silicon Valley-based data analytics software vendor expressing interest in a possible acquisition, The Information reports.

A Few Cybersecurity Stocks Soared in 2022, But Most Stumbled

Palo Alto's Biggest Bets Around AppSec, SecOps, SASE & Cloud

Industry Insights with George Tubin

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

5 Reasons to Consolidate Your Security Stack

George Tubin • January 10, 2023

Although small to medium enterprises - SMEs - do not have the security resources larger enterprise possess, they face the same risks. Here are five reasons you should consider consolidating your tech as you strive to find an effective, sustainable security stack that also keeps costs in check.