Content by Michael Novinson

Protect Small Business Inboxes by Shedding the Email Gateway

Michael Novinson  •  May 3, 2023

Business email compromise, end-user education, forensic archiving and recovery can be confounding to SMBs that lack the resources for a traditional secure email gateway. The rise of cloud-based email offerings means that SMBs can now get the same level of email protection without using a gateway.

Strengthening Cybersecurity for Organizations Without a SOC

Michael Novinson  •  May 3, 2023

The lack of a dedicated security operations center can make it difficult for small organizations to benefit from security tools. To streamline security, it's crucial to have a user-friendly interface and experience that is easy to comprehend and understand, said Malwarebytes CEO Marcin Kleczynski.

Artificial Intelligence and the Talent Shortage in Security

Michael Novinson  •  May 3, 2023

AI is a tool for augmenting humans rather than replacing them, and AI is far from surpassing human capabilities on a scalable level. Although AI can generate realistic images and believable text, it still has a long way to go in detecting anomalies, said Kyle Hanslovan, CEO of Huntress.

The New Investment Frontier: Defending AI Models, Algorithms

Michael Novinson  •  May 3, 2023

Artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology is vulnerable to cyberattacks due to a lack of security around the models themselves, said Mark Hatfield, founder and general partner at Ten Eleven Ventures. How do we identify and fix the potential risks of misuse that come with AI?

Why Modernizing Defenses for OT Networks, Operations Is Tough

Michael Novinson  •  May 2, 2023

Critical infrastructure attacks during 2022 focused primarily on Eastern Europe and Ukraine given fears of reprisal from attacking the U.S., said Optiv CEO Kevin Lynch. The amount of OT security investment needed to defend against adversaries is bigger than what many organizations can handle today.

Moving Zero Trust Conversations Beyond the CISO to the Board

Michael Novinson  •  May 2, 2023

CISOs have gone from complaining that they don't get enough time and attention from the board of directors to presenting to the board every quarter, said Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry. Conversations with CIOs or boards tend to focus on what architectural changes can be made to reduce business risk.

The Most Pressing Security Needs of the SMB and Midmarket

Michael Novinson  •  May 2, 2023

Small and midsize businesses need proactive measures to ensure security just as much as any large organization. But challenges abound for SMBs as they struggle with a smaller staff and budget constraints, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks, said SonicWall President and CEO Bob VanKirk.

How Early-Stage Startups Plan to Use AI for Decision-Making

Michael Novinson  •  May 2, 2023

Early-stage startups interested in the implementation of artificial intelligence are often concerned about the policies surrounding AI use. While some startups are looking at automating policies, others are building platforms to test the accuracy, integrity and robustness of AI models.

Changes to Midmarket Security Priorities in a Down Economy

Michael Novinson  •  May 2, 2023

Digital transformation has expanded the attack surface with cloud and SaaS applications and led to more users working outside the corporate network, said Arctic Wolf president and CEO Nick Schneider. Midmarket businesses have prioritized security spending around detection and response.

How to Eradicate Cybercriminal Access to the Data Gold Mine

Michael Novinson  •  May 1, 2023

A renaissance around data protection has taken advantage of artificial intelligence and machine learning to boost data classification and governance, said Forcepoint CEO Manny Rivelo. Advances in areas like generative AI allow hackers to form sophisticated attacks that evade defenses like sandboxes.

Check Point Product Sales Slump as Customers Delay Purchases

Michael Novinson  •  May 1, 2023

Check Point's product sales have taken their biggest nosedive since 2018 as customers extend sales cycles and postpone projects while prospects decline to buy new products. The company said businesses have increasingly delayed product refresh projects since November in an effort to tighten budgets.

Enterprise Browser Is More Than Just Security

Michael Novinson  •  April 28, 2023

Virtual desktop infrastructure has been around for years as an option to secure hardware and systems, but VDI often causes friction for the business and can be unpopular with users. Island Security is taking on those challenges with its Enterprise Browser by managing everything in the browser.

The Best Cybersecurity Defense Is a Good Offense

Michael Novinson  •  April 28, 2023

Offense is what paces innovation in cybersecurity since threat actors constantly look for new ways to compromise systems, said AllegisCyber Capital's Bob Ackerman. Many offensive cyber capabilities developed by the national intelligence community make their way into the wild and become exploitable.

Securing IT/OT Systems for Critical Infrastructure

Michael Novinson  •  April 28, 2023

Many infrastructures have both OT and IT systems, making data and device transfer between the two systems difficult. Also, some OT devices are outdated while IT systems use modern cloud devices. And the shortage of training is another important hurdle, said OPSWAT CEO Benny Czarny.

Why the Intelligence Community Now Embraces Open-Source Tech

Michael Novinson  •  April 28, 2023

The intelligence community long refrained from adopting open-source technology, but its value has become evident with the rise of cloud computing and machine learning. Practitioners also are shifting toward open-source intelligence to augment the information obtained through human intelligence.