Content by Tom Field

Panel Discussion: Cloud Security in Financial Services

Tom Field  •  November 6, 2023

When it comes to cloud security in financial services, this expert panel agrees: What you don't know can hurt you. Learn of new "security by design" strategies and solutions from Vice President Erika Voss, Ph.D.; Alicja Cade of Google Cloud; and Anthony Belfiore from Wiz.

Securing Data in a SaaS World

Tom Field  •  October 17, 2023

Varonis CEO Yaki Faitelson is fond of saying "You can't unbreach data." In this interview, he discusses generative AI, as well as other technologies and trends and how they impact the ways enterprises view and secure their most critical data.

CNAPPs Emerge as a Game Changer in Cloud Security

Tom Field  •  August 29, 2023

Cloud-native application protection platforms are emerging as a game-changing solution to the evolving challenges in cloud security. Mattan Shalev, head of product management at Wiz, outlined the power of CNAPPs in reducing risk and fortifying cloud security.

Evolving Cybersecurity: Embrace an Infinite Defense Strategy

Tom Field  •  August 25, 2023

As the threat landscape continues to evolve, defenders need to shift their focus from individual wins to sustained proactive defenses. Resecurity COO Shawn Loveland proposes embracing a strategy of understanding and fighting adversaries in a constantly changing space - with no beginning and no end.

Securing Applications, Accelerating DevOps With Clean Code

Tom Field  •  August 22, 2023

Applications rely on lines of code to provide business value, but too much of that code is inherently dirty, full of inconsistencies and vulnerabilities. Olivier Gaudin, co-founder and CEO of Sonar, said organizations need clean code that is consistent, intentional, adaptable and responsible.

KillNet: The Next-Generation DDoS Group?

Tom Field  •  August 18, 2023

DDoS attacks often disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service or network by overwhelming it with a flood of traffic. KillNet, a collective of Russian-aligned hacktivists known for its DDoS attacks, gained attention by successfully taking down several U.S. government websites.

Navigating the Security Landscape of Generative AI

Tom Field  •  August 18, 2023

The advent of generative AI has increased the importance of enterprise browsers as the interface through which users interact with this technology. Enterprise browsers have gained prominence with their role in organizational workflows, which had been somewhat overlooked in the past.

Convergence of Cyber and Physical Security for a Safer World

Tom Field  •  August 17, 2023

Historically, IT and physical security teams have served in separate areas, but that is changing due to emerging threats such as a drone that landed on a firm's roof to steal data. Both teams need to be alerted to threats, said Kelly Rein, senior director of product at Claro Enterprise Solutions.

Faster Payments, Faster Fraud - and Emerging Solutions

Tom Field  •  July 27, 2023

It has become a cliche in payments circles: Faster payments equals faster fraud. But John Filby and Yogesh Patel of Outseer say behavioral biometrics and generative AI are among the emerging technologies fueling new ways to empower layered defenses.

Securing Healthcare Delivery and the Consumer Experience

Tom Field  •  July 26, 2023

Post-COVID and digital transformation, consumer expectations are forever changed when it comes to healthcare delivery. The challenge now: how to raise the security bar. Elizabeth A. Sexton of Adobe talks about how to secure the new healthcare consumer experience.

Public Sector Cloud Security: Key Questions to Be Answered

Tom Field  •  July 14, 2023

As U.S. government agencies migrate operations and apps to multi-cloud environments, there are lessons learned to be gained from their private sector counterparts. John Sellers of Cisco shares some of these lessons, as well as questions government security leaders need to be asking about the cloud.

Enhanced Security Resilience for Government

Tom Field  •  April 20, 2023

Post-digital transformation, in a world of hybrid work and multi-cloud environments, government agencies in particular sometimes struggle to detect and respond to threats across the expanded attack surface. Peter Romness of Cisco talks about new strategies to defend these broad environments.

Gaining the Intelligence Advantage with Cyber Human Intelligence Gathering

Tom Field  •  March 29, 2023

Everyone has their favorite threat intelligence feeds, and information sharing is a must between public and private sectors. But don't overlook the power of cyber human intelligence, says Michael DeBolt of Intel 471. In fact, HUMINT is an imperative, not an option, he says.

Why You Should be Utilizing MDR in Public Sector

Tom Field  •  February 22, 2023

Gartner says by 2025, 50% of companies will be using MDR. What's the compelling business case, and how does it translate to meet the needs of public sector entities? Rob Lalumondier of Sophos shares five reasons to use MDR, as well as key questions to ask when selecting a provider.

Making the Case for Endpoint Backup

Tom Field  •  February 17, 2023

Endpoint detection and response is a great defense - but not entirely enough to protect all data in the event of a devastating cyberattack. Enter endpoint backups, which provide extra levels of resiliency, recovery and compliance, says Mason Swenson of CrashPlan.