Security

Amid layoffs, companies track down and repossess remote employees' data access, devices

HR, accounting and IT systems all intersect when workers are laid off. Physical offices made retrieval less complicated — "hand me your badge, hand me your laptop."

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • June 05, 2020

1 in 4 e-commerce stores lost company data. Some never got it back

A lackluster data strategy can mean companies miss out on data's potential to boost profits.

By Roberto Torres • June 04, 2020

What to know about the proposed CCPA rules

Lingering ambiguities could create loopholes.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • June 04, 2020

Ransomware operators auction stolen data on dark web

The pressure of an economic downturn caused by COVID-19 is pressuring companies to avoid paying a ransom, a tactic the hackers are preying on.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • June 04, 2020

Hurricanes, global tensions shape Forrester's 9 security priorities for 2020

Security threats include bad actors exploiting flaws in home networks to climate-change induced wildfires that can put key data centers in harm's way.

By Jen A. Miller , Roberto Torres • June 03, 2020

California attorney general submits rules proposal as CCPA enforcement nears

The final proposals rejected certain leeways for circumventing CCPA compliance for more businesses.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • June 03, 2020

Commission amends cyber recommendations to reflect COVID-19 vulnerabilities

Four new recommendations are divided between two sections specific to the pandemic: cybersecurity challenges and lessons in cyber preparedness.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • June 02, 2020

Capital One ordered to disclose third-party analysis of 2019 breach

The bank argued the business agreement with cybersecurity firm Mandiant made it a protected legal document.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • June 01, 2020

Tips for managing enterprise security at home, from patches to reboots

Troubleshooting takes place at a distance. Adequately managing infrastructure requires simplicity. 

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 29, 2020

CCPA enforcement is coming. Where are the rules?

Entire industries might be facing privacy implications given the climate created by the coronavirus.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 28, 2020

Antivirus, firewalls top security solutions for remote work

Companies using a hybrid model of physical and virtual solutions chose favorites in a hurry this year.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 27, 2020

Ancient routers, IoT fridges: Security experts confront the threat landscape at home

"Our perimeter has moved to a teenager on TikTok," said Jeff Greene, director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at NIST.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 21, 2020

Apple, Google grant 22 countries access to coronavirus contact-tracing software

Despite the companies' decentralized approach, privacy and security professionals recognize some amount of data will pool into a centralized unit. 

By Rebecca Pifer , Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 21, 2020

CCPA enforcement straining manual privacy request processes

"Do not sell" requests are expected to eventually outpace consumers' demand for data deletion.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 20, 2020

4 myths cybersecurity experts want busted

No, malware cannot spread from devices sitting next to each other.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 19, 2020

CISO vs. CEO: How executives rate their security posture

The executives largely agreed they have "very effective" cybersecurity measures, which is an indicator of their confidence.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 19, 2020

Report: 4 in 10 employees are using personal apps to share company data

Most respondents say they understand cyber risk, but there's room for improvement when it comes to mitigation.

By Roberto Torres • May 18, 2020

DHS warns unpatched VPNs as a top 2020 exploitable flaw

The work-from-home landscape is stressing enterprise security infrastructure. Vulnerabilities that weren't as risky in an office environment have become a minefield for remote workers.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 15, 2020

Zoom security issues place spotlight on other video platforms' privacy troubles

On Tuesday Cisco issued a clarification regarding its Webex privacy policy. 

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 13, 2020

Cognizant's Maze ransomware attack could cost up to $70M

After the company disclosed the cyberattack last month, customers began to opt out or suspend Cognizant's "access to their networks," which directly impacted billing, said CEO Brian Humphries.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 12, 2020

Coronavirus-related cyberattacks are like a kicked 'hornet's nest'

Cyberattacks tied to COVID-19 surface daily in an unmatched volume of threats. Other cyberattacks exploit the circumstances related to the outbreak, namely people logging on from unsecure devices.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 12, 2020

Privacy vs. public health: Where contact tracing fits

Contact tracing walks the line between privacy and responsible tech — a line Apple and Google are exploring.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 07, 2020

Is there room for Zoom in a virtual courtroom?

Videoconferencing could undermine traditional courtroom tactics, while also alleviating typical trial pains.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 06, 2020

Capital One hires away Goldman's CISO to help with breach response

The hire comes as the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council issued a statement emphasizing the responsibility of banks' management to carefully keep tabs on cloud security.

By Dan Ennis • May 05, 2020

Malicious domains are floating around the cloud: Here's the threat to companies

More than 56,200 newly-registered domain names were hosted by AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Alibaba, according to research from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 04, 2020