How much does it cost to launch a cyber attack?
Just like in regular business, cyber criminals have a cost of operation and a return on investment to worry about.
Stories by Dan Swinhoe
China’s MLPS 2.0: Data grab or legitimate attempt to improve domestic cybersecurity?
The new version China’s Multi-Level Protection Scheme (MLPS) expands what companies fall under its purview and lower the threshold for government inspection. Should companies with operations in China be concerned?
The biggest data breach fines, penalties and settlements so far
Hacks and data thefts, enabled by weak security, cover-ups or avoidable mistakes have cost these companies a total of nearly $1.23 billion and counting.
What is a man-in-the-middle attack? How MitM attacks work and how to prevent them
A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is when an attacker intercepts communications between two parties either to secretly eavesdrop or modify traffic traveling between the two. Detecting MitM attacks is difficult, but they are preventable.
What is spear phishing? Why targeted email attacks are so difficult to stop
A highly targeted form of phishing, spear phishing involves bespoke emails being sent to well-researched victims. It is hard to spot without close inspection and difficult to stop with technical controls alone.
What is digital trust? How CSOs can help drive business
Chief security officers should play a key role in building trust with customers, and that translates to better customer acquisition, greater customer loyalty, and more revenue.