Intelligence & Analytics August 31, 2021

Reduce the Harm of a Data Breach With Data Security Analytics

3 min read - Over the last year, the average total cost of a data breach increased nearly 10% to $4.24 million. That’s the highest average in the history of IBM Security’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report. This was due to a…

Mobile Security June 21, 2021

The OSI Model and You Part 5: Stopping Threats at the OSI Session Layer

2 min read - In our journey through the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) seven layers of networking, the OSI session layer is a gatekeeper that manages the connection between applications. In other words, we are past just connecting devices. Now, we need to do…

Healthcare February 5, 2021

Moving Threat Identification From Reactive to Predictive and Preventative

8 min read - In a previous post, we focused on organizations’ characteristics, such as sector, geography, risk and impact, when discussing the pillars of building a threat identification program. Now, we move deeper into the concept and expand upon the threat identification process…

Intelligence & Analytics March 25, 2020

Recalibrate Insider Threat Controls for a Newly Remote Workforce

3 min read - With the rise of the remote workforce, CISOs need to shift focus from corporate networks to protect against insider threats and risks beyond the traditional perimeter. Here's what to consider.

CISO March 20, 2020

4 Principles That Should Define Your Evolving Security Operations Model

3 min read - It's never too soon to set the stage for your next-generation security operations model. Here are four important considerations to keep in mind.

Incident Response March 6, 2020

How a More Connected Approach Can Help With Threat Management

3 min read - Using capabilities that maximize and connect existing security solutions and data sources can help organizations advance their threat management initiatives in multiple ways.

Threat Intelligence March 3, 2020

State of the Phish: IBM X-Force Reveals Current Phishing Attack Trends

6 min read - Phishing has long been an infection vector of choice for threat actors, and for good reason — it is relatively easy, inexpensive and consistently successful.

Intelligence & Analytics February 27, 2020

A Guide to Easy and Effective Threat Modeling

6 min read - Threat modeling is a process by which potential threats can be identified, enumerated and prioritized, all from a hypothetical attacker's point of view. Learn more about building a threat model.

Data Protection February 21, 2020

Municipal Cyberattacks Put Us All at Risk: What Can We Learn From Previous Attacks?

4 min read - What kinds of state and local government institutions are being targeted by cybercriminals? And what can we learn from recent municipal cyberattacks?

Government February 17, 2020

Why Threat Actors Are Increasingly Conducting Cyberattacks on Local Government

4 min read - Cyberattacks on local government have increased dramatically over the last several years. What is it about municipal organizations and governments that makes them such attractive targets?