An explosion of data breaches and PoS RAM scrapers
Shortly after a massive batch of stolen credit and debit cards went on sale in the underground market pointing to a breach in large retail giant Home Depot, the company has confirmed that their payment systems were compromised. This affected customers who have used...Security Awareness training needed in SA
With an ongoing increase in threat vectors, largely brought on by the proliferation of business trends such as cloud computing, bring your own device (BYOD), and the Internet of Things (IoT), security awareness and training is becoming a critical aspect to...Why business needs a multi-layered security plan
The “castle and moat” approach to IT security is ineffective in an era where threats are likely already within the enterprise, and the real risk lies in what leaves the enterprise, not what gets in, writes Fortinet security consultant Jonas Thulin. Back in the days...No silver bullet for security
The security landscape is a complex one, and several layers of defence at multiple points in the organisation are needed to successfully combat today’s sophisticated threats. Unfortunately, for too many businesses, the idea of a ‘quick fix’ is tempting, and they learn...Weak passwords threaten the enterprise
Research reveals time and again that weak login credentials, including passwords, remain among the top causes of data breaches around the world. Despite this, individuals continue to choose weak and insecure passwords to protect their most sensitive data. Simon...