Edge Computing May Increase Attack Surface
To protect the edge, enterprises should move toward architectures that will protect applications even if the infrastructure is compromised.
Tag: cybersecurity
Data Center Infrastructure, the Often-Overlooked Security Risk
Power supplies, cooling systems, even security systems themselves can all be entry points for attackers.
Cybersecurity Drills More Important Than Ever for Data Centers
No amount of planning can replace regular drills. Here’s what they should include.
Verizon report: Ransomware top malware threat of 2017, moving into critical systems
DDoS attacks are also on the rise, but spying reports are down. Fewer people are clicking on phishing links.
Serverless Apps a New Frontier for Cybersecurity
Serverless applications increase the attack surface by introducing privilege escalation and application dependencies.
Equinix Pitches Single System for All Your Cloud Encryption Keys
Colo provider first to market among peers with encryption service based on Intel’s cutting-edge SGX tech.
How to detect and prevent crypto mining malware
Hackers are placing crypto mining software on devices, networks, and websites at an alarming rate. These tools can help spot it before it does great harm.
Open source software security challenges persist
Using open source components saves developers time and companies money. In other words, it’s here to stay. Here’s a look at what it will take to improve open source security.
With Much of the Data Center Stack Open Source, Security is a Special Challenge
Without a vendor behind it, open source software takes a deliberate effort by IT to secure it.
SEC’s new cybersecurity guidance falls short
Post Equifax, those who hoped that the US Securities and Exchange Commission would impose tougher rules (and consequences for breaking them) around reporting breaches will be disappointed.
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is a Mixed Bag for Cybersecurity
As is typical with new technologies, convenience and efficiency are the focus, while security takes the backseat.
The global cyber war is heating up: Why businesses should be worried
From NotPetya’s global disruption to North Korea’s digital plundering of financial institutions, state-sponsored cyber attacks should be top of mind for business leaders. Here’s how to defend against them.
CASB, SSO, or PAM? Access Control for Data Center Admins
Researchers agree that most enterprise security breaches involve stolen or weak passwords. Here are the main technological approaches to addressing this problem.
Cisco Beefs Up Hyper-Converged Security Engineering Muscle With Skyport Deal
Acquisition’s main purpose is brainpower; Skyport appliance will sunset
New cryptocurrencies offer better anonymity, new security challenges
Anonymous cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash help cybercriminals evade detection and make cryptojacking more profitable.