Kordia appoints chief information security officer
Hilary Walton joins Kordia from Airways
Hilary Walton joins Kordia from Airways
Security expert Peter Bailey on the cybersecurity landscape of the past 12 months, and the trends to prepare for in 2018.
While common sense might dictate that security vulnerabilities are likely to be more expensive and time-consuming to fix after the fact, it is still frequently overlooked (or simply cast aside) until later in the piece, writes Tom Moore of Aura.
'We hope this will not only encourage students to consider cybersecurity as a career path; but also produce the next generation of cybersecurity superstars'
While somewhat neglected in the general discourse, the underlying hardware systems on which all software must reside, present a significant opportunity for compromise, stresses Peter Bailey of Aura Information Security.
The temptation to just pay the ransom will be strong, but just because you live up to your end of the bargain doesn’t mean the cyberthieves will.
While firms invest in sophisticated tools, many security teams and vendors still see value in addressing the human element of security.
“This acquisition equips Kordia to further advance our security strategy and meet the demands of our current and potential customer base."
Ben Robinson moved from Paymark CIO to Aura Information Security, first as general manager for Aura Redeye, and now chief operating officer. He shares pointers on working towards post-CIO roles.