How seriously do you take the email threat? Cyber criminals often use email as a way to start an attack. According to many sources email is by far the most common way that attackers try to gain access to your business and personal systems. The UK gover…
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What is Bundesamtes für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI)?
by Jeannine Balsiger •
Have you ever confused your acronyms? Perhaps you have laughed when someone has had to explain some of the acronyms used in text messages. Business, and especially technology acronyms are almost as plentiful as text acronyms. There ar…
Security Bloggers
Cybersecurity Standards: A Quick Overview
by marcoramilli •
Many times you hear about cybersecurity standards and many times you find yourself in a way to evaluate what you are developing (or what processes are going on in your company) and figure out what is the best standard for your organization to follow. After the third times I had to check a book and […]
Security Bloggers, Security Vendor News
ISO27001:2022 – A New Way of Working
by Tripwire Guest Authors •
It has been a long time coming! The upgrade to the international standard for information security management systems, ISO27001:2013, is here (almost). Hallelujah! If you’re reading this article, then there’s a reasonable assumption that yo…
Global Security News, North America
PCI SSC updates card security standards to secure the card production process
by Help Net Security •
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) announced the availability of the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Security Requirements version 3.0. The updated standard helps payment card vendors secure the components and sensitive data involved in …
Europe, Global Security News, North America
Cybersecurity in 2022 and Beyond
by Tripwire Guest Authors •
It’s that time of year that the usual happens. Christmas crackers with bad jokes. Holiday specials on TV (constantly). And cyber specialists like me make predictions about the year to come. With the help of insights from Gartner and my own views on wha…
Global Security News, North America
Security standards should be strengthened outside the federal government too
by Help Net Security •
Tripwire announced the results of a research report that evaluated actions taken by the federal government to improve cybersecurity in 2021. Conducted by Dimensional Research, the survey evaluated the opinions of 306 security professionals, including 1…
Europe, Global Security News, North America
The Importance of Cybersecurity Standards and Certifications for SMBs
by Tripwire Guest Authors •
In today’s world with cyber attacks hitting the headlines daily, cybersecurity is at the forefront of many business owners’ minds, but implementing the right solutions and knowing what to do to reduce your risk is a big challenge for decision makers in…
Europe, Global Security News, North America
IoT Devices Built to Meet Cybersecurity Needs
by Tripwire Guest Authors •
The Internet of Things (IoT) includes items such as smart appliances, smartwatches, and medical sensors. For organizations to enjoy all of the benefits and convenience of IoT devices, enterprise customers must fully understand the potential risks and …