Content by Anna Delaney

Back to the Office: Managing the Risks

Anna Delaney  •  July 22, 2020

As organizations that shifted to a remote workforce consider allowing some workers to return to the office environment, CISOs must reassess their security infrastructures, says Chris Kubic of Fidelis Cybersecurity, who formerly was CISO at the National Security Agency.

Insights From INTERPOL on Using Threat Intelligence

Anna Delaney  •  July 17, 2020

Criminals are continuing to capitalize on the new opportunities being created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to hone their phishing, scams, ransomware and other schemes, says Craig Jones, who leads the global cybercrime program for INTERPOL.

How to Make the Most of Cyber Intelligence

Anna Delaney  •  July 15, 2020

Creating a cyber intelligence strategy involves operational and tactical measures as well as technical approaches, says Jeff Bardin, chief intelligence officer at Treadstone 71.

CCPA Enforcement: What to Expect Now

Anna Delaney  •  July 8, 2020

Attorney Sadia Mirza, offers an update on the July 1 California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement and what security and privacy professionals should expect over the next few months.

DIACC: Building a Fully Digital Canada

Anna Delaney  •  July 8, 2020

Joni Brennan, president of the Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC), says identity management is a core component to building a solid foundation for a socioeconomic safety net, particularly during a pandemic. However, engagement and education are also vital components to establishing a strong...

Progress Report: FIDO's Effort to Eliminate Passwords

Anna Delaney  •  July 6, 2020

Andrew Shikiar, executive director at the FIDO Alliance, offers an update on the group's efforts to reduce reliance on passwords and discusses how to overcome barriers.

Detecting Network Security Incidents

Anna Delaney  •  July 3, 2020

Rossella Mattioli, a network and information security expert at ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, discusses a new report offering insights on detecting network security incidents.

Building Trust in Digital Identities

Anna Delaney  •  July 1, 2020

Implementing trusted digital IDs will create benefits for end users as well as service providers, says Nick Mothershaw, chair and executive director at the Open Identity Exchange. But widespread international adoption of such IDs will take time to achieve, he acknowledges.

Getting the Most From Information Security Investments

Anna Delaney  •  June 24, 2020

Greg van der Gaast, head of information security at the University of Salford in the United Kingdom, has strong opinions on why some security investments aren't reaping maximum benefits. "We are addressing problems too far downstream," he says.

The Remote Workforce: Cloud Security Challenges

Anna Delaney  •  June 23, 2020

As a result of the rapid move to a remote workforce, now is a golden opportunity to refine cybersecurity approaches - especially for the cloud, says Christian Toon, CISO at the international law firm, Pinsent Masons.

When Offices Reopen, Will Security Incidents Be Discovered?

Anna Delaney  •  June 19, 2020

When organizations eventually allow employees to return to their offices after the COVID-19 crisis subsides, they may discover "more network intrusions, data exfiltration and data breaches," says U.K. cybercrime expert Andrew Gould, who implores organizations to report these incidents to authorities.

How to Measure and Communicate the Value of Your Security Program

Anna Delaney  •  June 18, 2020

Measuring and communicating the value of a cybersecurity program is more important than ever. Colin O'Connor, COO of ReliaQuest, previews the topic for an upcoming virtual roundtable.

Rethinking Risk for the Remote Workforce

Anna Delaney  •  June 17, 2020

Despite the rapid shift to a work-from-home environment, business continuity and resiliency thrived. Does this mean security teams were focused on the right risks all along? Perhaps in part, but gaps still need to be addressed, says Quentyn Taylor, director of information security for EMEA at Canon.

Implementing an Agile Security Framework

Anna Delaney  •  June 12, 2020

When security teams apply agile methodologies, they are better able to deliver value and can more easily pivot and change plans, says Kevin Fielder, CISO of Just Eat, a British online food ordering and delivery service with operations in 13 countries.

Unilever CISO on Security Priorities for Remote Workforce

Anna Delaney  •  June 5, 2020

Bobby Ford, CISO of Unilever, a multinational consumer goods firm, says the shift to a work-from-home environment requires an intensified focus on email security as well as identity and access management.