Distributed-denial-of-service attacks are not new, but they are being taken more seriously as a threat to network security and data protection, especially by financial-services, says Ashley Stephenson of Corero Network Security.
The HIPAA Omnibus Rule includes three new considerations for determining potential civil monetary penalties following a breach investigation. What are the implications for breach prevention strategies?
Given the expanse of mobility and the cloud, traditional identity and access management solutions no longer suffice. It's time for a complete business-driven IAM solution, says Jason Garbis of Aveksa.
Despite a major change in their integrated electronic health record strategy, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense are sticking with many of the same security plans. Find out all the details.
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel says diplomacy will play a key role in trying to stop cyber-attacks against American economic interests originating from overseas.
Verizon's 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report will provide an even broader picture of cybercrime. Read more about this and other news releases issued at RSA Conference 2013.
Debate over cybersecurity bills last year coupled with recent, highly publicized attacks have raised the visibility of the threat, and that could push Congress to enact IT security legislation in 2013, White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel says.
Most organizations are challenged by having too much information in too many places. But Dieter Schuller of Radiant Logic says centralizing data can improve identity management.
The HIPAA Omnibus Rule stresses the need for business associates to adequately safeguard patient information. What are the implications? Here's what a federal privacy officer and a consumer advocate have to say.
Homeland Security Deputy Undersecretary Mark Weatherford, in a video interview, says he isn't bashful about raiding other federal government agencies to build DHS's IT security staff.
The developers of a new healthcare-specific security credential that will be available later this year say it's needed to help fill a knowledge gap. But some others question whether the credential is necessary.
Barracuda Networks announces the release of a firewall designed to meet the needs of small and mid-sized organizations. Read more about this and other news releases issued at RSA Conference 2013.
A new study says, on average, it takes 87 days to first recognize that insider fraud has occurred. Why the delay? Researcher Larry Ponemon and Christine Meyers of Attachmate Luminet discuss the findings.
Most organizations are aware of the cost of a security breach. But can they quantify the loss of trust in the wake of a security incident? Jeff Hudson of Venafi discusses the value of trust.
Russ Dietz of Websense likes to ask organizations: Do you really know who has access to your data? The answers often lead to uncovering security vulnerabilities that have been overlooked.
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