Black Hat reveals network security threats
Software-defined networking, voice-over-IP and enterprise mobile security systems come in for a beating during the annual gathering of IT security experts.
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Talking shop (and SOC) with Zayo’s VP of Managed Cyber Security
We talk to Mike Vamvakaris about the current threat landscape, how it’s evolving and why Zayo is launching a Global Security Operations Center.
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Canucks play fast and loose with ransomware
Half of Canadian companies feel confident in their ability to protect against ransomware, according to a new survey. Yet more than a third of those surveyed were hit with ransomware in the past year, and attacks are much higher here than in the U.S. What’s the disconnect?
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What comes after the password?
We know that passwords are dead. They just haven’t stopped moving yet. Or rather, they move too much — into the wrong hands.
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A soft solution to harden hybrid networks
A new twist on software-defined networking makes the hybrid wide-area network feasible for organizations worried about data security.
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How secure are your mobile apps?
The average enterprise has more than 2,000 unsafe or malicious apps installed on its mobile devices, say researchers. Here’s how to balance the tradeoff between usability and security.
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How DDoS is becoming more devious
Web application attacks are becoming more popular — and they can be significantly more difficult to detect. Along with volumetric attacks, they are contributing to a relatively new class of attack, known as ‘dark’ or ‘smokescreen’ DDoS. Here’s what to do about it.
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The problem with offensive cybersecurity
Historically, companies haven’t been allowed to strike back against hackers and cyber attacks. Should they be allowed to launch offensive cyber measures against their attackers — effectively hacking back — to discourage and possibly disable those attackers?
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A new approach to cybersecurity
Building an IT-based border to keep the bad stuff out just isn’t possible anymore, according to panelists at the Canadian Telecom Summit held in Toronto earlier this month. Here’s why attitudes — and approaches — toward security need to change.
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Ransomware targets enterprise networks
This malicious software historically targeted individuals — locking them out of their own devices unless they made an online payment, typically through Bitcoin — but it has more recently begun to target companies, large institutions and enterprise networks.
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Playing it safe with the Internet of Things
More than 25 billion smart devices will be online by 2020, and Gartner says most businesses aren’t investing enough in IoT security — we’ve already seen some ugly missteps. Here’s why identifying vulnerabilities and upgrading your cyber-security framework should be a priority.
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Security goes soft with SDSec
And that’s not a bad thing. Get to know software-defined security, a new concept in data protection in which operations are decoupled from hardware, allowing companies to create dynamic security domains for mobile and cloud networks.
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VPNs aren’t the only remedy for Wi-Fi hotspots
Many organizations prohibit workers from using free Wi-Fi hotspots. But these days, that’s not realistic — and it’s not the only way to secure your digital assets.
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Cybercrime trends: Fewer, more precise attacks
While the number of attacks is decreasing, they’re becoming more precise in their targeting, more advanced in their methodology and more financially damaging to both individuals and corporations, according to a new report on breaches and vulnerabilities in Canada.
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Why more IT pros are outsourcing security
Canadian organizations are turning to managed security service providers (MSSPs) for round-the-clock resources and dedicated security staff to manage their cyber-security concerns.
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Fighting cyber-security complexity with the cloud
Malware is becoming more creative, able to morph and transform once it sneaks through perimeter protection. Cloud-based intelligence, on the other hand, provides adaptive threat protection against specific threats to endpoint devices connected to the cloud.
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Want to fight that hacker? Take it outside
A new twist on endpoint security moves the battle from corporate networks to the cloud.
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Deception may be your best line of defense
Detecting and blocking cyber attacks is no longer enough. Dynamic deception is a proactive security approach that lures hackers and malicious software away from sensitive information. Here’s how it works, and why you might want to consider it as part of your security arsenal.
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DDoS attacks on the rise in financial sector
Financial services firms face up to 50 DDoS attacks per month and require 98 days on average to locate them, according to research from the Ponemon Institute. This new reality requires a new approach to mitigate risk.
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Why Canada’s fight against cyber crime is unique
Canada hosts fewer malicious sites than most countries — but that doesn’t mean we’re immune to threats from elsewhere, according to a new report.
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Why enterprise IT must adopt a ‘when, not if’ approach to cyber-security
Top targets this year include wearables and IoT devices that further blur the frayed line separating personal data and corporate networks, as well as new retail IoT beacons and mobile payment systems, says a new report.
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Security takes centre stage at CES 2016
This year’s event saw numerous security-related product launches, forums and panels identifying threats and discussing best practices, and even a CyberSecurity Forum.
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Turn your IT security policy into a ‘living’ document
A policy will not be successful in isolation; it needs the buy-in of all organizational executives, all the way down to the individual employee level. It’s about creating a culture that takes security into account as part of each person’s regular job.
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How to build a better IT security policy
A good defense — from firewalls and passwords to anti-rootkit tools, malware detection, penetration testing and sniffing tools — resides side by side with your security policy.
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IDC’s 2016 IT forecast: Get ready to supersize your network
Scale will be the critical new ingredient in the unfolding battle for digital market success, says IDC’s chief analyst. Here’s how this huge shift could affect enterprise networks and the people who manage them.
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