Tony Morbin

Executive News Editor, EU

Morbin is a veteran cybersecurity and tech journalist, editor, publisher and presenter working exclusively in cybersecurity for the past decade – at ISMG, SC Magazine and IT Sec Guru. He previously covered computing, finance, risk, electronic payments, telecoms, broadband and computing, including at the Financial Times. Morbin spent seven years as an editor in the Middle East and worked on ventures covering Hong Kong and Ukraine.

Why is DDoS still a problem, and what do we need to do about it?

Tony Morbin • December 16, 2022

After 20 years DDoS remains a problem due to the old protocols used by the internet, making DDOS protection and mitigation not just sensible to have but a fundamental element of cybersecurity.

Risk-Based Alerting Helps SOCs Focus on What Really Matters

Tony Morbin • October 26, 2022

Detection tools can potentially overwhelm security operation center analysts with alerts, many of which are false positives, leading to ticket fatigue and missed attacks. Splunk's Jesse Trucks shares how the latest risk-based alerting technology helps SOCs focus on the threats that really matter.

What to Do Based on 2022: Expert Analysis of TPSRM Survey

Tony Morbin • September 21, 2022

From SolarWinds to Kaseya, Accellion, Log4j and Okta, third-party security breaches are among the most devastating for organizations affected. Tony Morbin of ISMG dives into the story behind the results of a global survey with Demi Ben-Ari, the co-founder, CTO and head of security at Panorays.

The Use of Cyber Power in Conflict

Tony Morbin • August 31, 2022

Cyberspace is a battlefield with no physical or geographic boundaries. During wartime, targets on land, sea, air and space are vulnerable to cyberthreats and opportunities, and nations face many uncertainties about when and how to respond to attacks, says BAE Systems' Miriam Howe.

A Holistic Approach to Developing a Combined Security and Compliance Program

Tony Morbin • July 18, 2022

Cybersecurity compliance is not the same as security. Recognizing this fact can lead many organizations to prioritize one over the other, thereby increasing critical risks. But by taking a planned approach to integrating the two, you can achieve a holistic solution that delivers both.

Constant Vigilance Demanded - Cyber 'Not Just Another Risk'

Tony Morbin • July 4, 2022

The Biden executive order on cybersecurity was a catalyst for action, with tight delivery times for steps including promotion of SBOMs and zero trust. The cyber-physical nexus and expanding threat surface mean it's not easy to maintain vigilance, but recognizing that is the first step.

Security Trends of 2022: Research Report Analysis Interview

Tony Morbin • June 28, 2022

Chris Borales, senior product marketing manager for ThreatINSIGHT and security solutions at Gigamon, and Tony Morbin of Information Security Media Group discuss the findings of a recent survey of cybersecurity professionals about emerging security trends in 2022, conducted for Gigamon by ISMG.

Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Cybersecurity

Tony Morbin • May 17, 2022

Many experts advise organizations to pivot from a maturity-based approach to a risk-based approach to cybersecurity. Tia Hopkins, field CTO and chief cyber risk strategist at eSentire, discusses where the maturity-based approach falls short and how a risk-based approach can help organizations.

Cyberwarfare in the Russia-Ukraine War

Tony Morbin • April 28, 2022

As one of the architects of Israel's offensive Red Team intelligence unit and Incident Response Team, Reuven (Rubi) Aronashvili, CEO of Israeli cybersecurity company CYE, provides a highly informed view of current cyberwarfare in the Russia-Ukraine war, including how it differs from kinetic warfare.

New Strategy Funds UK Public Services' Cyber Resilience

Tony Morbin • January 27, 2022

U.K. local authorities are to receive 37.8 million pounds from the government to boost cyber resilience in essential public services, and a Government Cyber Coordination Center is being established under a new U.K. Cyber Security Strategy announced this week.

Project 2030: Scenarios for the Future of Cybercrime

Tony Morbin • May 17, 2021

Dr. Victoria Baines, a visiting research fellow at Oxford University in the U.K., is acclaimed as one of the country’s most influential women in cybersecurity. In this video interview, she describes potential future cyberthreats as criminals adapt to the changing cybersecurity landscape.

Irish Healthcare Sector Was Hit by 2 Ransomware Attacks

Tony Morbin • May 17, 2021

Two healthcare agencies in Ireland suffered ransomware attacks last week that appear to be related, not just one as originally reported, authorities say.

Investing in Solutions for Tomorrow’s Attacks

Tony Morbin • May 17, 2021

Potential investors in the cybersecurity sector need a deep understanding of what the pinch points are for cybersecurity practitioners. Andy Ellis, a 20-year CSO at Akamai who is now an operating partner at YL Ventures, discusses what cybersecurity sectors are attracting investment - and why.

The Role of Breach Controls in Network Security

Tony Morbin • May 17, 2021

Phyllis Lee, senior director of controls at the Center for Internet Security, describes changes in best practice for controls for cybersecurity.

Ransomware Attack Leads to IT Shutdown for Irish Hospitals

Tony Morbin • May 14, 2021

After Health Service Executive, Ireland’s state health services provider, shut down all its IT systems serving hospitals in the wake of a ransomware attack early Friday, some security experts praised its decisive action and refusal to pay a ransom.