Content by Tracy Kitten

Arbor Networks' President on DDoS

Tracy Kitten  •  December 29, 2014

Distributed-denial-of-service attacks, fueled by the interconnected nature of smart devices, will only continue to increase, says Matt Moynahan, president of Arbor Networks. "The infrastructure itself is insecure," he says.

Proofpoint's CEO: Hackers Are Winning

Tracy Kitten  •  December 15, 2014

Gary Steele has seen attack methods rapidly evolve over the last five years. But what the CEO of Proofpoint hasn't seen is a comparable evolution in how the security industry responds to attacks.

FDIC: What to Expect in New Guidance

Tracy Kitten  •  November 21, 2014

The FDIC reveals more details about pending cybersecurity guidance that is expected to address specific types of cyber-attacks. Industry analysts say these new guidelines could signal more frequent updates from regulators.

Chase Breach: Lessons for Banks

Tracy Kitten  •  October 6, 2014

If JPMorgan Chase, which was considered one of the most secure organizations in the world, can be breached, then virtually all other banks likely are at risk, too. Experts explain why early detection and information sharing are key to mitigating threats.

Shellshock: The Patching Dilemma

Tracy Kitten  •  October 2, 2014

As researchers scramble to learn more about Shellshock and the risks it poses to operating systems, servers and devices, Michael Smith of Akamai explains why not all patches are actually fixing the problem.

Chase Breach Investigation: Any Answers?

Tracy Kitten  •  September 5, 2014

While some experts say JPMorgan Chase may have been targeted by some sort of cyber-attack, others warn that jumping to conclusions about a possible breach and the actors behind the alleged attack could cause significant harm to the industry.

New FFIEC Cyber Exams: What to Expect

Tracy Kitten  •  July 7, 2014

What can banking institutions expect when examiners come calling to conduct their new cybersecurity risk assessments? Security experts share insights from institutions that have gone through the process.

OCC Warns of Banking Infrastructure Risks

Tracy Kitten  •  June 27, 2014

The OCC says cyberthreats against the U.S. financial infrastructure are growing, and financial fraud should not necessarily be banking institutions' top concern. Learn more about the latest OCC report.

Why Information Sharing Isn't Working

Tracy Kitten  •  June 25, 2014

Tim Pawlenty, CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable, says the only way to ensure adequate cyberthreat information sharing is through federal legislation that would furnish liability protection and other incentives.

Assessing Cyber Risks: Lessons from Abroad

Tracy Kitten  •  June 12, 2014

A new Bank of England cybersecurity risk framework proves how forward-thinking U.K. regulators are when it comes to cybersecurity, says Gartner's Avivah Litan. Learn what security experts say the U.S. can learn from British effort.

FFIEC Cyber Assessments: What to Expect

Tracy Kitten  •  May 12, 2014

Community banking leaders should be preparing for more stringent oversight of cybersecurity awareness and initiatives in their upcoming FFIEC assessments, according to industry experts, including Doug Johnson of the American Bankers Association.

Verizon Report: Web App Attacks on Rise

Tracy Kitten  •  April 22, 2014

Verizon's latest annual breach report shows that Web application attacks increased more than malware-fueled point-of-sale intrusions in 2013, says analyst Dave Ostertag, who provides an overview of the report's findings.

Online Retailers at Increased Risk

Tracy Kitten  •  April 18, 2014

The breach of e-commerce retailer LaCie is the latest indicator that more fraudsters are targeting online merchants because card-not-present transactions are particularly vulnerable.

Visa's Risk Officer to Keynote Summit

Tracy Kitten  •  April 7, 2014

Ellen Richey, Visa's chief enterprise risk officer, will offer a keynote address on payments security and fraud prevention at Information Security Media Group's Fraud Summit San Francisco on April 29.

DDoS: Ellie Mae Hit with Timely Attack

Tracy Kitten  •  April 7, 2014

A DDoS attack against Ellie Mae, which provides technologies to mortgage originators, comes just as banking regulators issue a reminder about the risks associated with such attacks. Experts offer risk mitigation insights.