COVID-19 Resource Center: Latest News and Insights on the Novel Coronavirus and Cybersecurity Response

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we all live and work, creating the largest remote workforce in history. Never have topics such as identity and access management, device security and business resiliency been more critical. Use this COVID-19 Resource Center for the latest updates and opinions on the virus, its influence on the threat landscape and how global organisations can improve response.

The number of major health data breaches reported to HHS OCR in 2021 hit an annual record.

Record Number of Major Health Data Breaches in 2021

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • January 17, 2022

In the midst of a global pandemic, the federal breach tally shows that a record number of major health data breaches were reported in the U.S. in 2021, and the overwhelming majority of them involved hacking/IT incidents. Will those trends continue in 2022?

Governance & Risk Management

WatchGuard’s 2022 Cybersecurity Predictions

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CCPA

Privacy Predictions for 2022: Laws, Flaws and Enforcement

Tom Field • December 29, 2021

In the U.S., three states now have disparate data privacy laws - and more are coming. Meanwhile, China has enacted a new law that has global enterprises scrambling. How will these and other actions shape privacy discussions in 2022? Noted attorney Lisa Sotto shares insights.

Governance & Risk Management

Profiles in Leadership: Anahi Santiago, CISO, ChristianaCare

Tom Field • December 13, 2021

No question, the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for healthcare professionals. But it also has brought new opportunities for IT and security leaders to exercise unprecedented influence on healthcare enablement. Anahi Santiago, CISO of ChristianaCare, discusses this enormous responsibility.

Endpoint Security

Hellman Worldwide Logistics: Operations Disrupted by Attack

Mathew J. Schwartz • December 10, 2021

Hellman Worldwide Logistics, one of the world's biggest logistics and shipping firms, is warning that its operations remain disrupted following an online attack of unspecified nature. The attack comes amid a busy season for e-commerce and shipping, with supply lines already stretched thin, experts say.

Access Management

The ROI of Shift-Left Automated Testing

Information Security Media Group • December 1, 2021

Forrester evaluates the benefits of automated testing for the mainframe.

Access Management

The Evolution of Privileged User Monitoring for Mainframes

Information Security Media Group • December 1, 2021

Learn how the latest advances in privileged user monitoring can close windows of opportunity for attackers and keep business-critical data safe from credential theft, lateral attack movement, ransomware, and other threats.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

How to Stop a Potential Ransomware Attack Before it Happens

Information Security Media Group • December 1, 2021

In this on-demand webinar, you’ll learn how you can get out in front of the ransomware threat to stop hackers from locking down your data in the first place.

Endpoint Security

UK Legislation Seeks Mandatory Security Standards for IoT

Prajeet Nair • November 25, 2021

Could the internet of things be made more secure? A draft law in Britain would impose stronger cybersecurity regulations for manufacturers, importers and distributors of smartphones, TVs, toys and other "connected" digital devices, backed by the threat of fines of up to $13 million for noncompliance.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Tips for Surviving Big Game Ransomware Attacks

Corey Nachreiner • November 16, 2021

Why has the cybercriminal underground put so much effort toward the professionalization of ransomware? Simply put, they are making tons of money from it.

Governance & Risk Management

Risk Quantification 101: Communicate Risk in Dollars and Cents

Information Security Media Group • November 9, 2021

In this video, LogicGate and Protiviti explores the fundamentals of risk quantification and highlight how the practice empowers you to leverage the power of risk confidently and strategically.

Application Security & Online Fraud

Fraud Transformation: Balancing Business and Customer Needs

Tom Field • October 11, 2021

More than two-thirds of survey respondents say they take a balanced approach - business, customers and compliance - investing in fraud prevention technology. So, why do they also report customer friction among their top challenges? BioCatch's Raj Dasgupta analyzes the results of the new Fraud Transformation Survey.

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.