Latest editorial and guest blogs on data security breach

The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

Where Have You Gone, Sammy Altman, and What Do We Do Now?

Steve King • November 19, 2023

Sam Altman's abrupt exit from OpenAI has sent shockwaves rippling through Silicon Valley over this weekend, but of a variety very different than those that emanated from the recent collapses of FTX and SVB. Altman spent the last six years building a transformational technology.

Cybersecurity: A Bleak 'Progress' Report

Fire in the Hole

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Previewing Black Hat Europe 2023 in London: 16 Hot Sessions

Mathew J. Schwartz • December 4, 2023

Winter in London features Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, Christmas lights galore, and the return of the Black Hat Europe cybersecurity conference, featuring briefings on everything from quantum cryptography and router pwning to dissecting iOS zero-days and training generative AI to attack.

Researcher Claims to Crack RSA-2048 With Quantum Computer

Known Ransomware Attack Volume Breaks Monthly Record, Again

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

HIMSS23: Tackling Some of Healthcare's Top Cyber Challenges

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • April 14, 2023

Most healthcare organizations allocate 6% or less of their information technology budget for cybersecurity, putting them at a disadvantage in their security defenses and for competitive hiring, according to a recent survey by the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society.

Virtual Summit Dives Into Healthcare Cybersecurity Issues

Health Data Breaches: 3 Lessons Learned

The Expert's View with Michael Novinson

Insights from industry experts

Why Broadcom Seeks 'Strategic Alternatives' for Carbon Black

Michael Novinson • December 1, 2023

It looks as if Carbon Black's days as part of Broadcom are numbered. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan told staff at newly acquired VMware in both an email and town hall meeting that he plans to "review strategic alternatives." The move comes just four years after VMware purchased Carbon Black for $2.1 billion.

Why Palo Alto Is Eyeing Data Defense Firm Dig at $300M-$400M

Forecasts of SIEM Death Premature - Just Ask Cisco, Splunk

Industry Insights with Jon Moore

Insights and opinions from thought leaders representing the industry's services and solutions providers

Embracing Precision for Enhanced Security

Jon Moore • November 7, 2023

For over a decade, the HIPAA Security Rule has required covered entities and business associates to engage in risk analysis and management. But due to the recent surges in data breaches within the healthcare sector, it's time to embrace an information asset-based approach to risk analysis.