Content by Howard Anderson

ForeScout CEO on Internet of Things

Howard Anderson  •  December 17, 2014

As CEO of ForeScout Technologies, which focuses on continuous monitoring of networks, T. Kent Elliott says he has to anticipate the next generation of vulnerabilities. So what's the most significant emerging risk? The Internet of Things.

Fighting the Synthetic ID Threat

Howard Anderson  •  May 19, 2014

Fighting fraud tied to synthetic identities requires revamping the credit infrastructure to improve detection of fraudsters' activities, says risk management specialist Richard Parry.

Avivah Litan on 'Context-Aware' Security

Howard Anderson  •  May 15, 2014

A multi-layered approach known as "context-aware security" is the most effective strategy for fighting both insider and external cyberthreats, says Gartner analyst Avivah Litan, who explains how this strategy works.

Healthcare InfoSec Survey Results Debut

Howard Anderson  •  March 24, 2014

A free webinar will provide an overview and analysis of the results of the Healthcare Information Security Today survey, which finds that most organizations lack a documented infosec strategy.

Help With Medical Device Security

Howard Anderson  •  March 10, 2014

Healthcare organizations can now take advantage of a growing number of resources offering guidance on improving medical device security. Learn about the latest security assessment framework that's now being tested.

Patent Disputes: A Legal Update

Howard Anderson  •  February 26, 2014

Lawsuits claiming infringements on information security technology patents could become more common as the value of the technology increases in light of the need to prevent breaches, says attorney James Denaro, who leads the intellectual property practice at the CipherLaw Group.

Healthcare Information Security Today: 2014 Survey Results and Analysis

Presented by Howard Anderson , Michael Bruemmer , Brian Evans  •  February 25, 2014

What are the top challenges in complying with the HIPAA Omnibus Rule? What steps are healthcare organizations taking to prevent breaches? And what are the top data security priorities for the year ahead? For answers to these questions and many more, check out the Healthcare Information Security Today webinar. Howard...

Recruiting InfoSec Pros in Tight Market

Howard Anderson  •  February 25, 2014

In light of the critical shortage of information security professionals, organizations must strive to become a "center for security excellence" to successfully recruit the specialists they need, says analyst John Oltsik of Enterprise Strategy Group.

My Data Breach Experience

Howard Anderson  •  December 11, 2013

Receiving a notification letter about a data breach brings home the reality of just how common these incidents are - and how much prevention work, including encryption, still needs to be done.

Google Agrees to $17 Million Settlement

Howard Anderson  •  November 18, 2013

Google has agreed to a $17 million settlement with 37 states and the District of Columbia over its unauthorized placement of cookies on computers using Apple Safari Web browsers, which the states claim was a privacy violation.

Avoiding Breach Investigation Mistakes

Howard Anderson  •  November 8, 2013

Organizations must guard against making three common mistakes when conducting an investigation of a data breach or fraud incident, says attorney Kim Peretti, a former Department of Justice cybercrime prosecutor.

Building a 'Defensible' Breach Response

Howard Anderson  •  October 23, 2013

Organizations must develop a "defensible response" to data breaches and fraud incidents because of the likelihood of a regulatory investigation or legal action, says attorney Kim Peretti, a former Department of Justice cybercrime prosecutor.

Study: Cybercrime Costs Grow 26%

Howard Anderson  •  October 8, 2013

A new Ponemon Institute study shows the average annual cost of cybercrime for 60 major U.S. companies rose 26 percent this year. Find out some of the factors contributing to the rising cost.

Breach May Affect 4 Million Patients

Howard Anderson  •  August 26, 2013

The recent theft of four unencrypted computers from the Chicago-area Advocate Medical Group physicians practice may have exposed the personal data of more than 4 million patients.

HHS Seeks Speedy OK of Breach Rule

Howard Anderson  •  August 21, 2013

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking speedy approval of its controversial proposal to require state health insurance exchanges to report data breaches within one hour of discovery.