Content by Tom Field

Next-Gen Firewall Security

Tom Field  •  June 17, 2013

Misconfigured firewalls aren't necessarily a result of technical issues. Often, there are business or staff issues that can be easily addressed to improve security. Jerry Skurla of FireMon explains how.

Responding to State-Sponsored Attacks

Tom Field  •  June 17, 2013

State-sponsored attacks are up significantly, so organizations need to rely on new, stronger controls to ward off advanced threats. John Gordineer of Dell SonicWALL discusses the role of next-generation firewalls.

The New GRC Agenda

Tom Field  •  June 17, 2013

Over the past decade, many organizations shifted their security focus from regulatory compliance to metrics business intelligence. What's the latest shift? Vivek Shivananda of Rsam explains.

How to Leverage Threat Intelligence

Tom Field  •  June 17, 2013

Who are the threat actors, what are their techniques and when are they apt to attack? This is the type of threat intelligence all organizations need, says Scott Kaine of Cyveillance.

An Adversarial View of Security

Tom Field  •  June 13, 2013

The information security industry needs to hit rock bottom, says Akamai's Joshua Corman. And then - to truly improve information risk management - it needs to develop a new, adversarial view of the world.

The Global View of DDoS

Tom Field  •  June 13, 2013

Globally, across industries, DDoS attacks are getting larger, says Susan Warner of Neustar. But are the attacks aimed more at disrupting organizations, or distracting them, so fraud can be committed?

The Case for Breach Response

Tom Field  •  June 13, 2013

In the face of advanced threats, organizations need to shift their security posture from breach prevention to incident response, says Tom Cross of Lancope, who discusses new strategies.

A New Look at Mobile Security

Tom Field  •  June 13, 2013

Mobile device management and application security are just two aspects to consider. What about network security? Dave Jevans of Marble Security discusses a three-tiered approach to mobile security.

What Malware is Telling Us

Tom Field  •  June 12, 2013

The techniques employed by advanced threats aren't particularly sophisticated. It's the intellect and infrastructure behind them that create greater risks, says David Scholtz, CEO of Damballa.

The Rise of Application-Layer Attacks

Tom Field  •  June 12, 2013

Conventional DDoS attacks are a nuisance, but the rise of application-layer attacks is a real concern, says Vann Abernethy of NSFOCUS. What are the risks, and how can organizations mitigate them?

Breach Response: What Not to Do

Tom Field  •  June 12, 2013

What is one of the most common mistakes organizations make when they uncover a data breach? Brian Laing of AhnLab tells how a seemingly innocent response often leads to costly consequences.

DDoS: The Next Wave

Tom Field  •  April 25, 2013

Distributed-denial-of-service attacks against banks are popping up in parts of Europe. So what can we expect next in this ongoing wave of cyber-attacks? And will the major London banks be targeted?

Infosecurity Europe: The Cyber-Agenda

Tom Field  •  April 24, 2013

The UK government pledges at Infosecurity Europe to help businesses improve cybersecurity. But it's going to take more than vouchers and training to address Europe's top threats to security and privacy.

Why DDoS Attacks Are 'No Big Deal'

Tom Field  •  April 24, 2013

Distributed-denial-of-service attacks are increasing against European banking institutions. But UK consultant Mark Child says if banks are worried about DDoS, then they have bigger security problems.

Top 4 Global Intelligence Threats

Tom Field  •  March 12, 2013

Solutionary is out with its 2013 Global Threat Intelligence Report. What are the top four threats to organizations, and how can they be mitigated? Security strategist Don Gray offers insights and tips.