Content by Anna Delaney

Proof of Concept: Is New US Cyber Strategy Really Viable?

Anna Delaney  •  March 15, 2023

In the latest "Proof of Concept" panel discussion, two Capitol Hill observers at Venable, Grant Schneider and Jeremy Grant, join Information Security Media Group editors to break down the Biden administration's new U.S. national cybersecurity strategy and answer the question, "Is it really viable?"

ISMG Editors: Assessing the New US Cybersecurity Strategy

Anna Delaney  •  March 10, 2023

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss important cybersecurity and privacy issues, including how the new U.S. cybersecurity strategy doubles down on hitting ransomware, how the strategy shifts liability issues to vendors, and why check fraud is on the rise and what can be done about it.

Why Are Security Fears About ChatGPT So Overblown?

Anna Delaney  •  March 6, 2023

Technologists were quick to point out that popular AI-based chatbot, ChatGPT, could lower the bar for attackers in phishing campaigns and even write malware code, but Cato Networks' Etay Maor advises taking these predictions "with a grain of salt" and explores the pros and cons of ChatGPT.

ISMG Editors: US Supreme Court May Limit Identity Theft Law

Anna Delaney  •  March 3, 2023

In the latest weekly update, four ISMG editors share highlights of ISMG's upcoming Engage Toronto event and discuss how the U.S. Supreme Court may undercut the identity theft statute and how - despite tough economic times - vendor Wiz boosted its valuation by $4 billion in 16 months.

10 Belt-Tightening Tips for CISOs to Weather the Downturn

Anna Delaney , Cal Harrison  •  February 28, 2023

With signs pointing to a global economic downturn, cybersecurity organizations are already thinking about managing budgets and doing more than less. Four CISOs share a wide range of belt-tightening tips, from putting the squeeze on your vendors and suppliers to training and hiring from within.

ISMG Editors: Zero Trust Special

Anna Delaney  •  February 24, 2023

In the latest weekly update, John Kindervag, creator of zero trust and senior vice president of cybersecurity strategy at ON2IT, joins ISMG editors to discuss the top zero trust storylines of the year, the impact of ChatGPT on the cybersecurity industry and how to tackle MFA bypass attacks.

Forrester: Security Analytics Tools a Challenge to Manage

Anna Delaney  •  February 20, 2023

According to the Forrester Wave issued in December 2022, the top challenge security analytics vendors face when bringing SIEM, SOAR and UEBA together is making it easy for customers to manage and maintain the offering, says Forrester analyst Allie Mellen.

ISMG Editors: Ransomware Campaign Hits Outdated VMware Hosts

Anna Delaney  •  February 17, 2023

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss the ESXiArgs ransomware campaign that has snared 2,800 victims, the data breach reported in an SEC filing by a multistate hospital chain, and Check Point's building of SD-WAN capabilities that are integrated with the company's network security stack.

2022 Cyberthreat Trends and the Need for New Cyber Education

Anna Delaney  •  February 16, 2023

Threats from API and application vulnerabilities increased in 2022, but ransomware, human error and hygiene continue to pose the greatest threats to organizations, according to findings from CyberTheory's 2022 Performance Study. CyberTheory's Steve King shares how education can make a difference.

Key Themes of RSA 2023: Diversity of Ideas - New and Old

Anna Delaney  •  February 13, 2023

Ahead of RSA Conference 2023, Greg Day, a program committee member focusing on "hackers and threats," previews top themes at this year's event. Day, a member of the RSA Conference program committee, says one common theme is "old vulnerabilities and threat techniques being used in new environments."

ISMG Editors: How Police Nabbed the Notorious Zeekill Hacker

Anna Delaney  •  February 10, 2023

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss important cybersecurity and privacy issues, including cybersecurity innovation in today's market, how French police nabbed notorious Finnish hacker Zeekill and whether we are in a new form of cold war - specifically, an ongoing cyberwar.

Why You Need to Wake Up to API Security Vulnerabilities

Anna Delaney  •  February 7, 2023

APIs represent the best and worst of times - "massive amounts of business value, but massive amounts of unmitigated risk," says Richard Bird, CSO, Traceable AI. In the past year, misconfigured or error-prone APIs resulted in high-profile breaches at Twitter and T-Mobile. He sees more on the horizon.

World Economic Forum's Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 Highlights

Anna Delaney  •  February 3, 2023

According to the World Economic Forum, geopolitical instability has helped to close the perception gap between business and cyber leaders' views on the importance of cyber risk management, and "91% of all respondents" believe that "a far-reaching, catastrophic cyber event" is on the horizon.

ISMG Editors: Does US Takedown Mark Hive Group's Demise?

Anna Delaney  •  February 3, 2023

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss the lasting effects of the takedown of the Hive ransomware group, why the U.S. government is warning of a surge in Russian DDoS attacks on hospitals, and why the lack of transparency in U.S. breach notices is creating more risk for consumers.

ITRC Breach Report: Lack of Transparency, Details Worsen

Anna Delaney  •  January 31, 2023

The Identity Theft Resource Center's 2022 Annual Data Breach Report reveals a near-record number of compromises - the second-highest number in 17 years. ITRC COO James Lee worries that a sudden lack of transparency in breach notices is creating more risk for consumers.