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Managing security data in the modern enterprise has been complicated by increases in types, volume and speed of information combined with constantly evolving internal & external threats. We explore these issues from the front lines with our practitioner faculty and partners to provide you, our information security audience with improved Security Intelligence and ammunition to secure your companies resources.

Increase in Account Opening Fraud, Payment Scams Continues

Suparna Goswami • May 26, 2022

A majority of financial institutions have reported a rise in account opening fraud and payment scams, which is expected to continue and cause losses for banks, says Trace Fooshee, strategic adviser at Aite-Novarica Group. He discusses new technologies to put in place to mitigate scam attacks.

Digital Identity

How Behavioral Biometrics Can Tackle AML Fraud

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Cybercrime

Exploring Top Use Cases for Network Detection and Response

Anna Delaney • November 17, 2021

The network detection and response market is "relatively unchallenged at this point by other markets," and detection is the most important use case, says Nat Smith of Gartner, who shares key findings from the company's report titled Emerging Trends: Top Use Cases for Network Detection and Response.

Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development

The Evolution of Bots

• November 15, 2021

In this session Akamai will share some of the research and insights into the tools, tactics, and techniques attackers are using to launch their malicious onslaughts while remaining under your defensive radar.

Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development

Cybersecurity Awareness 2021: #BeCyberSmart about Account Takeover Attackers

• November 15, 2021

Attackers are innovating constantly to try to increase their success rates as they work to evade detection and mitigation technologies in the kill chain. But the future isn’t just more and more attacks.

Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development

Breaking Down the Cloud Firewall

• November 15, 2021

Join Akamai solution engineers Ashwini Naidu, Swagatta Dutta Choudhury, and Felix Addo for an interactive workshop as they take a deep dive and dispel myths about cloud WAF.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Rethinking Risk in the Wake of DDoS Extortion

• November 15, 2021

This webinar helps to understand the evolution of DDoS extortion, its ramifications on 2021 security postures, and the latest best practices to fight back and reduce your risk.

Cryptocurrency Fraud

Keeping the US Dollar on Top as Cryptocurrency Rises

Suparna Goswami • October 29, 2021

While overregulating the cryptocurrency space is not advisable, it is important for the Biden administration to look into the areas in which cryptocurrencies pose the greatest risks, says Nichole Dennis, director and government relations specialist with Cybercrime Support Network.

Profiles in Leadership: Dr. Frances Undelikwo, Fidelity Bank

Suparna Goswami • October 11, 2021

Dr. Frances Undelikwo, divisional head of IT and operational risk management at Fidelity Bank in Nigeria, says she found her passion by trying out different departments and fields under information security. She discusses her career path and current role.

Governance & Risk Management

Securing Digital Transformation for Legacy Systems

Suparna Goswami • October 1, 2021

How does one begin to secure the digital transformation journey in two legacy enterprises? Kush Sharma, principal for Sharma and Company and former CISO for the city of Toronto, shares his experience and offers advice on investing in and integrating technologies.

Digital Identity

Continuous Delivery Meets Continuous Security

Tom Field • September 29, 2021

Digital transformation and the advent of continuous delivery in software engineering has created a new demand for continuous security. This evolution requires a shift of mindset for most security teams, says Karl Mattson, CISO of Noname Security. He discusses the challenges and benefits.

Breach Notification

Effective Security Programs: Keeping Pace With Threats

Jeremy Kirk • September 24, 2021

An effective security control program should focus on people and processes and not just technology, says Ashwin Ram, cybersecurity evangelist with Check Point. Ram also shares his insights on data breach trends.

Establishing Cybersecurity in the Era of Resilience

Geetha Nandikotkur • September 23, 2021

CyberEdBoard Executive Member Dr. Deepak Kumar gives the keynote speech at ISMG Virtual Cybersecurity Summit Asia: Financial Services. The session addresses how banking and financial services organizations can take steps to invest in operational speed, drive value from new investments, enhance their training and...

Work from Everywhere, Securely

Geetha Nandikotkur • September 23, 2021

CyberEdBoard Executive Member Charmaine Valmonte speaks at the ISMG Virtual Cybersecurity Summit Asia: Financial Services. Topics include our new realities and emerging technologies, why we need a cybersecurity maturity model, and the importance of identity management and governance.