Paula Musich

Research Director

Paula brings over 30 years of experience covering the IT security and networking technology markets, currently serving as research director in the security and risk management practice at Enterprise Management Associates. She has been an IT security analyst for over 10 years, also as a research director at NSS Labs and earlier as principal analyst for enterprise security at Current Analysis. As a security technology analyst Paula has tracked and analyzed competitive developments in a variety of segments of the information security market, ranging from security analytics and advanced anti-malware to data protection, security information and event management, content and network security. Prior to becoming an analyst, Paula led a 20+ year career as a well-regarded technology journalist. She served as a senior editor and writer at eWeek, PC Week, and Network World, winning the prestigious Gold Award for News Analysis, American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Data Protection October 30, 2019

Are Cybercriminals Winning the Mainframe Security Cat-and-Mouse Game?

3 min read - The current state of mainframe security often amounts to bringing a knife to a gun fight: The number of available fighters is shrinking as skilled mainframe security practitioners hang up their hats.

Data Protection December 4, 2018

A New Privacy Frontier: Protect Your Organization’s Gold With These 5 Data Risk Management Tips

5 min read - The enactment of recent privacy mandates is just the start. A comprehensive data risk management program established before more regulations go into effect is well worth its weight in gold.

Data Protection October 29, 2018

Data Risk Management: Circling the Wagons With Three Chief Officers Leading the Way

4 min read - To establish a consolidated data risk management program, the chief information security officer (CISO), chief data officer (CDO) and chief risk officer (CRO) must be on the same page.

Data Protection October 3, 2018

The Wild West of Data Risk Management in the Age of Cloud, Mobile and Digital Transformation

3 min read - In today's rapidly evolving security environment, it's imperative for organizations to establish a formal data risk management program that does more than just check the boxes.

Data Protection June 27, 2018

The Key to Protecting Your Crown Jewels? Improve Risk Management

2 min read - Experts at the 2018 RSA Conference demonstrated how increasing collaboration and accountability around cyber risk management is the best way to protect your critical assets.

Data Protection February 15, 2018

Data Risk Management, Part 3: Assessing Risk Levels of Structured Versus Unstructured Data

3 min read - To protect their crown jewels from data thieves, organizations must determine the difference in risk levels between structured and unstructured data and prioritize accordingly.

Data Protection January 22, 2018

Data Risk Management, Part 2: Who Is Ultimately Accountable When a Big Breach Happens?

3 min read - By proactively determining who is responsible for data risk management before a data breach occurs, C-suite executives can help avoid such incidents in the first place.

Data Protection December 19, 2017

Data Risk Management, Part 1: How to Put Executives in the Driver’s Seat

3 min read - Executives are increasingly viewing data risk management as an area that can reduce costs and increase information security.

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Paula Musich

Are Cybercriminals Winning the Mainframe Security Cat-and-Mouse Game?

A New Privacy Frontier: Protect Your Organization’s Gold With These 5 Data Risk Management Tips

Data Risk Management: Circling the Wagons With Three Chief Officers Leading the Way

The Wild West of Data Risk Management in the Age of Cloud, Mobile and Digital Transformation

The Key to Protecting Your Crown Jewels? Improve Risk Management

Data Risk Management, Part 3: Assessing Risk Levels of Structured Versus Unstructured Data

Data Risk Management, Part 2: Who Is Ultimately Accountable When a Big Breach Happens?

Data Risk Management, Part 1: How to Put Executives in the Driver’s Seat

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