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Next Gen Cybersecurity: New Tools for New Threats

Tom Field • September 21, 2020

Cybercriminals have weaponized AI tools to easily bypass traditional security controls and create effective new attacks such as credential stuffing. That means it's time to shift to next gen cybersecurity, says Shuman Ghosemajumder of F5. And here are the technologies that will get you there.

Business Email Compromise (BEC)

The New Email Security Imperative

Governance & Risk Management

Zero Standing Privilege: How to Achieve it

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Enhancing Approval Rates: Best Practices In An Accelerated eCommerce Environment

Endpoint Security

Remote Workforce Security - the Long Game

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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.

Application Security

Zero Trust: 3 Critical Considerations

Tom Field • May 4, 2020

Done right, a zero trust architecture can reduce the complexity of one's environment while also improving cybersecurity protection and efficiency. Bob Reny of ForeScout focuses on three critical considerations: visibility, compliance and control.

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.

COVID-19

Mobility and the Government Challenge

Information Security Media Group • March 10, 2020

Federal government agencies face unique cybersecurity risks, and as a result they often place tight restrictions on mobile devices in the workplace. Michael Campbell of Privoro says it's time to loosen these restrictions because they are negatively impacting missions, recruitment and retention.

Account Takeover Fraud

The Financial Services Security Disconnect

Nick Holland • March 5, 2020

A key disconnect exists between awareness of financial services fraud schemes and mitigation, according to the latest "Faces of Fraud" survey sponsored by Appgate. Mike Lopez, vice president at the firm, describes some key findings.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Bringing Outsiders Into Your Compliance Team: Four Considerations

Richard Graham - Head of North American Business Solutions, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence • February 11, 2020

Money Laundering investigators are in high demand: banks and other financial institutions have spent almost two decades hiring more and more of them.

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?

Finance & Banking

Cyber Ground Truth in the Financial Sector

Information Security Media Group • December 18, 2019

3rd Party Risk Management

Is your Organization Suffering From Third-Party "Compliance Drift"?

Tony Howlett • December 13, 2019

Third-party vendors accessing your most critical systems and networks can also bring in security incidents along with all those wonderful things they promised in the sales presentation.