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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.

Outpace the Attackers with the Latest Frontline Intelligence

Kimberly Goody, Senior Manager at Mandiant Intelligence • October 28, 2020

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Next Gen Cybersecurity: New Tools for New Threats

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Business Email Compromise (BEC)

The New Email Security Imperative

Tom Field • September 17, 2020

The 'work from anywhere' experience has fundamentally changed how we work - and how cyber adversaries leverage email as an attack vector. Daniel McDermott and Gar O'Hara of Mimecast outline a holistic approach that focuses on email defense, awareness and response.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Enhancing Approval Rates: Best Practices In An Accelerated eCommerce Environment

Information Security Media Group • July 28, 2020

View this OnDemand webinar on the role that merchants and issuers play in enhancing approval rates.

Cybercrime

Yet Again, Vulnerabilities Found in a Router

Jeremy Kirk • July 14, 2020

It's common for security researchers to be ignored when reporting a software vulnerability. The latest example - vulnerabilities found by Independent Security Evaluators in a router made by China-based Tenda.

Governance & Risk Management

Remote Workforce Security - the Long Game

Information Security Media Group • May 21, 2020

"Risk acceptance" was the operative term as organizations quickly deployed remote workforces in response to the global crisis. But now, as this deployment becomes a long-term option, enterprises need to take a future-focused view toward identity, cloud, and the attack surface. Forcepoint's Homayun Yaqub offers tips.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Backing Up Data: How to Prepare for Disaster

Jeremy Kirk • May 15, 2020

If an organization fails to stop a ransomware attack, how does it recover the data? Backups, of course, are essential. But Peter Marelas of Dell Technologies says organizations should have a well-developed strategy for backups because attackers are increasingly targeting those systems as well.

Application Security

AST as the Key to DevSecOps Maturity

Information Security Media Group • May 15, 2020

DevSecOps is in its "awkward teenage years," says Matthew Rose of Checkmarx. But with new tooling and automation - particularly application security testing tools - he sees the practice maturing quickly and delivering improved outcomes.

COVID-19

Webcast: Keeping Remote Workers Safe and Your Work Secure

Information Security Media Group • May 4, 2020

Learn how to protect employees from malicious web content.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Webinar | 4 Actions to Secure Work from Home Employees

Information Security Media Group • April 27, 2020

This informational webinar will outline 4 actions you can take today to keep employees secure and productive during these challenging times, with tips straight from your identity and access management peers.

3rd Party Risk Management

Fraud Thrives in a Crisis - Why The Insurance Community Needs to Stay Vigilant

Dennis Toomey, Global Director, Counter Fraud Analytics and Insurance Solutions, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence • April 21, 2020

Alongside the sad and vast expense of legitimate claims, it is an unfortunate fact that in times of economic hardship, people have a history of taking any opportunity to exploit financial institutions for ill-gotten gain.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Social Engineering's Role in Cyber Fraud - And What We Are Doing About It

James Hatch, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence • March 26, 2020

As outlined in our Vision for Tackling Cyber Fraud last year, social engineering - a prime example of industrialized criminal deception - is leaving modern society vulnerable in two separate ways.

Finance & Banking

Is AI The Ultimate Weapon in The Fight Against Financial Crime?

Gareth Evans • December 20, 2019

No matter how good the lock on your door, sooner or later someone can break in. When they do, how do you monitor them?

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Beating The Crypto-Criminals

Gareth Evans • November 14, 2019

Instead of proving a flash in the pan, enthusiasm for cryptocurrency has grown - and with it the associated fraud. Cyber criminals were quick to develop malware with the aim of stealing cryptocurrencies, with attackers finding ways to exploit the anonymity offered.