Information Security Media Group

Information Security Media Group (ISMG) is the world's largest media company devoted to information security and risk management. Each of its 37 media sites provides relevant education, research and news that is specifically tailored to key vertical sectors including banking, healthcare and the public sector; geographies from North America to Southeast Asia; and topics such as data breach prevention, cyber risk assessment and fraud. Its yearly global summit series connects senior security professionals with industry thought leaders to find actionable solutions for pressing cybersecurity challenges.

FFIEC Guidance: Preparing for 2012

Information Security Media Group • November 23, 2011

Banking institutions are focused on preparing for 2012 and their first examinations on conformance with the FFIEC Authentication Guidance. But beyond the exams, what are the fraud trends they need to prepare to face?

The Truth About Anomaly Detection

Information Security Media Group • November 23, 2011

The FFIEC Authentication Guidance has resulted in a cottage industry of anomaly detection solutions. But look carefully before you buy - separate myth from reality - says Terry Austin, CEO of Guardian Analytics. Another myth is that it's easy to do the math and spot the anomalies. But, in fact, this process...

Facts and Myths of Anomaly Detection

Information Security Media Group • November 21, 2011

Firewalls: The Next Generation

Information Security Media Group • November 17, 2011

Too many of today's firewalls are out of date and exposing organizations to unacceptable business risks, says Chris King of Palo Alto Networks.

FFIEC Authentication Guidance: Preparing for 2012

Information Security Media Group • October 25, 2011

Defining the Next Generation Firewall

Information Security Media Group • September 13, 2011

Out with the old; in with the new. It's time for security-minded organizations to invest in the power and protection of the next generation firewall, says Matt Keil of Palo Alto Networks. In an exclusive interview about the evolving firewall, Keil discusses: Why current firewalls are failing us? The key...

Combating Terrorist Financing

Information Security Media Group • September 8, 2011

The Treasury Department's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence has worked to prevent anti-money laundering and illegal cash flow from reaching the hands of terrorist groups, but more needs to be done to further mitigate risks, says Treasury Assistant Secretary Daniel L. Glaser.

FDIC Warns of New Threat

Information Security Media Group • September 2, 2011

In an ironic twist, a new phishing scheme, purporting to be from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., actually claims to offer assistance with ACH and wire fraud, but instead delivers malware that could enable fraud.

New FFIEC Guidelines: Full Text

Information Security Media Group • June 28, 2011

The Final FFIEC Guidance has been issued and its main intent is to reinforce the 2005 Guidance's risk management framework and update the Agencies' expectations regarding customer authentication, layered security, or other controls in the increasingly hostile online environment.