What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the cybersecurity industry? My most memorable achievement in cybersecurity unfolded during my tenure at VMware, where I was Channel Lead for Microsegmentation and NSX technology. This period marked a transformative chapter for VMware, catalysed by the company’s strategic acquisition of Nicira. I was entrusted with […]
Johan Paulsson, CTO at Axis Communications, tells us how 2024’s technology trends, from generative AI to regulatory impacts, are shaping the future of the security sector. Even for those of us who have been working in the technology industry for decades, the pace of change over the past 12 months has been extraordinary. Once again, […]
Rafi Brenner, Vice President, Information Security, Fortinet, tells us that for too long cybersecurity has been treated as a mere technology issue. “It’s not,” he says. “Cybersecurity must be seen as an enterprise risk-management imperative.” Cybercrime tactics such as phishing and social engineering, commonly used to infect critical systems with malware or ransomware, have reached […]
As the quantum threat draws closer, Duncan Jones, Quantinuum’s Head of Cybersecurity, says CISOs need to act now. He discusses what it means to prepare your organisation to be quantum resilient in the face of the greatest cryptographic threat we’ve ever encountered. The quantum threat is like climate change. Politicians struggle to implement long-term policies […]
As the year draws to a close, Avkash Kathiriya, Sr. VP – Research and Innovation at Cyware, takes a look at the cybersecurity trends we’ve been party to over the last 12 months, as well as where the security ecosystem is heading as we approach 2024. The cybersecurity landscape in 2023 continues to be shaped […]
Biometric technology is responsible for shaping the future of digital identity as well as making great strides in creating efficiencies in cybersecurity. John Cullen, Strategic Marketing Director Digital Identity at Thales, explores the expansive benefits of biometric technology and how it acts as a key enabler for digital identity and its applications in various sectors. […]
Devo Technology, the cloud-native security analytics company, has unveiled the results of a new study examining the ramifications of cybersecurity burnout, finding the vast majority of IT security professionals admit stress has led them and peers to make errors that have caused data breaches. Recent estimates put the shortage of cybersecurity professionals at 3.5 million. The survey, conducted by […]
Password technology has caused widespread controversy among business leaders who demand safer, more secure ways of protecting their data. Sabrina Gross, Regional Director of Strategic Partners at Veridas, discusses the benefits of biometrics as an alternative to password-based security, as well as its ability to make processes much more seamless and efficient. Faced with […]
Operating with a security-conscious workforce requires constant nurturing and commitment. Dan Schiappa, CPO at Arctic Wolf, discusses the areas in which the legal industry needs to prioritise resourcing to operate with a reliable security infrastructure. Hit the gavel. It’s time to talk about cybersecurity in the legal industry. The UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre […]
The cybersecurity skills gap continues to dominate conversations across the industry as business leaders attempt to find a resolution. Brett Candon, VP International of Cyware, explores how and why automation could be the answer to solving the seemingly unsolvable. The cybersecurity skills gap has become one of technology’s most challenging recurring themes in recent years. […]
