Here at Lookout, we spend a lot of time talking about how best to secure tablets and smartphones. That’s because they dominate our lives. But as some of our daily routines continue to stay virtual and our kids return to school, the importance of securing Chromebooks has become top of mind. Chromebooks have become an essential tool for schools that transitioned to distance learning in the spring.
Security culture matters to executives, but these individuals are struggling to implement it. In a November 2019 study commissioned by KnowBe4, 94% of individuals with managerial duties or higher in security or risk management said that security culture was important for their organization’s success.
Boston Lighthouse Innovations is a start-up that offers a clinical genomics solution suite with processing and reporting workflows for patient diagnostics. The nine-person team grew out of Massachusetts General Hospital’s molecular pathology department, which uses genetic data to diagnose cancer.
The Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)—the annual report on the evolution of software security initiatives (SSIs)—is gaining some maturity itself. The latest report, which went public this week, is the 11th iteration. Some things haven’t changed. The fundamental goal remains what it was at the start, more than a decade ago.
At Splunk, we understand that a secure platform is a trustworthy one. We strive to implement a protected foundation for our customers to turn data into action, and part of that effort is giving you more frequent insight into the security enhancements that we’ve made to the platform. In this blog series, we’ll share the latest enhancements to Splunk Enterprise, review our security features in depth, and explain why these updates are important for you and your organization.
I listened in on a neat webcast recently, which was jointly produced by AT&T Cybersecurity and Palo Alto Networks: “Preparing for Zero Trust and Planning your Strategy.” Panelists were John Kindervag, Field CTO, Palo Alto Networks, Steve Sekiguchi, Director, AT&T Chief Security Office, Bindu Sundaresan, Director, AT&T Cybersecurity and Tawnya Lancaster, Lead Product Marketing, AT&T Cybersecurity.
Technology is constantly changing and advancing. Payment platforms are no exception. As these new platforms emerge, the software supporting the platform must be reliable and secure. Without secure payment platforms, payment transactions and data could be compromised. The PCI Software Security Framework (SSF) sets standards and requirements for both traditional and modern payment software.
It’s no secret that the rapid speed of modern software development means an increased likelihood of risky flaws and vulnerabilities in your code. Developers are working fast to hit tight deadlines and create innovative applications, but without the right security solutions integrated into your processes, it’s easy to hit security roadblocks or let flaws slip through the cracks.
