Info Risk Today Podcast

We're already seeing the next generation of advanced security threats, so now is the time for organizations to adopt next-gen security defenses. Brian Hazzard of Bit9 explains how.

The advanced persistent threat is top of mind for all organizations. Either they are dealing with it now, or preparing their defenses just in case. Robert Berlin of Fortinet offers security insight.

Access is a two-edged sword. Organizations need to open systems to employees, partners and customers. But they also must keep out threat actors. Douglas Mow of Courion talks about finding a balance.

Organizations generally do a good job focusing on governance, risk and compliance. But breaches add up, and LockPath CEO Chris Caldwell wonders "Where is the 'S' in GRC?" - where is the security?

A continuing initiative at the Department of Defense, which has enormous purchasing power, could influence the security features of commercial mobile devices around the world, says Terry Sherald, who heads the effort.

Over the past decade, many organizations shifted their security focus from regulatory compliance to metrics business intelligence. What's the latest shift? Vivek Shivananda of Rsam explains.

Who are the threat actors, what are their techniques and when are they apt to attack? This is the type of threat intelligence all organizations need, says Scott Kaine of Cyveillance.

State-sponsored attacks are up significantly, so organizations need to rely on new, stronger controls to ward off advanced threats. John Gordineer of Dell SonicWALL discusses the role of next-generation firewalls.

Misconfigured firewalls aren't necessarily a result of technical issues. Often, there are business or staff issues that can be easily addressed to improve security. Jerry Skurla of FireMon explains how.

Data breach notification legislation before Australia's parliament, if enacted, would add new dimensions to its privacy laws, perhaps influencing lawmakers elsewhere, privacy lawyer Françoise Gilbert says.

Mobile device management and application security are just two aspects to consider. What about network security? Dave Jevans of Marble Security discusses a three-tiered approach to mobile security.

In the face of advanced threats, organizations need to shift their security posture from breach prevention to incident response, says Tom Cross of Lancope, who discusses new strategies.

Globally, across industries, DDoS attacks are getting larger, says Susan Warner of Neustar. But are the attacks aimed more at disrupting organizations, or distracting them, so fraud can be committed?

The information security industry needs to hit rock bottom, says Akamai's Joshua Corman. And then - to truly improve information risk management - it needs to develop a new, adversarial view of the world.

Conventional DDoS attacks are a nuisance, but the rise of application-layer attacks is a real concern, says Vann Abernethy of NSFOCUS. What are the risks, and how can organizations mitigate them?

What is one of the most common mistakes organizations make when they uncover a data breach? Brian Laing of AhnLab tells how a seemingly innocent response often leads to costly consequences.

The techniques employed by advanced threats aren't particularly sophisticated. It's the intellect and infrastructure behind them that create greater risks, says David Scholtz, CEO of Damballa.

Regulations initially cause organizations to spend more funds on data breaches, but eventually those rules could save enterprises money, the Ponemon Institute's Larry Ponemon says in analyzing his latest study on breach costs.

On average, 86 percent of web applications have at least one serious vulnerability, and each app is attacked about 4,000 times per year, says Imperva's Terry Ray. So, how must security be improved?

When it comes to breach prevention, many organizations are improving their own security posture, but neglecting that of their strategic partners. Trend Micro's Tom Kellermann outlines third-party risks. In an interview about virtual supply chain threats, Kellermann discusses: Supply chain gaps organizations frequently overlook; Top threats exploiting those gaps; Proactive security measures that should be employed.