Content by Tom Field

The State of SASE 2024: Rise of the Platform Approach

Tom Field  •  September 11, 2024

Maintaining user experience, unmanaged devices, securing the hybrid workspace - these are three edge security challenges for enterprises in 2024. How has the SASE approach evolved to help them? Angshuman Chattopadhyay of Wipro and Anupam Upadhyaya of Palo Alto Networks weigh in on SASE's evolution.

Automating DDoS Defense for Healthcare Amid Growing Threats

Tom Field  •  September 4, 2024

Organizations face a surge in sophisticated DDoS attacks, and advanced techniques are making traditional defenses obsolete. Neal Quinn, head of cloud security services business, North America, at Radware, discusses how automated solutions and real-time threat intelligence can address these issues.

AI: A Catalyst for Offense and Defense

Tom Field  •  August 28, 2024

Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity on both offensive and defensive fronts. Attackers use AI to iterate and modify exploits rapidly, making malicious code harder to detect, said Tim Gallo, head - global solutions architects, Google.

Wipro, AWS Team Up to Address Compliance in the Cloud Era

Tom Field  •  August 27, 2024

Data integrity, collection, analytics - they all are essential for compliance reporting, and yet each remains a challenge for enterprises across business sectors. Siva Vrs of Wipro discussed the pain points with compliance in the cloud era and Wipro's partnership with AWS to alleviate them.

AI: The Most, and the Least, Hyped Technology

Tom Field  •  August 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence, much like when the internet became public, is simultaneously the most overhyped and underhyped technology in history, said Sam Curry, vice president and CISO at Zscaler. Its application in cyber defense is still evolving.

The Cybersecurity Market: Balancing Risk and Reward

Tom Field  •  August 21, 2024

Economic uncertainties and technological advancements are transforming the cybersecurity landscape. The recent breaches and the use of automation and AI by adversaries have intensified the need for robust security measures, said Alberto Yépez, co-founder and managing director of Forgepoint Capital.

Foundational Cybersecurity Is Key to Securing AI Deployment

Tom Field  •  August 21, 2024

AI's integration into cybersecurity demands a strong foundational approach. Many companies seek advanced AI solutions but struggle with basic cybersecurity practices such as managing assets and patching vulnerabilities, said Michael Thiessmeier, executive director of U.S. NAIC-ISAO.

Ransomware Gangs Are in Decline But Still Make Lots of Noise

Tom Field  •  August 21, 2024

RedSense’s Yelisey Bohuslavskiy and Marley Smith believe ransomware is declining but caution that it still poses a significant threat. While attackers recycle old methods, they're taking desperate measures to target vulnerable groups such as cancer centers and to stoke fears in the marketplace.

Cybersecurity Is Everywhere: ENISA COO

Tom Field  •  August 20, 2024

Europe faces unprecedented security challenges as organizations embrace digital change. That's why ENISA is focusing on critical areas to bolster Europe's digital defenses - supporting member states by enhancing their cybersecurity programs through legislation, exercises and comprehensive reports.

CISOs on the Hook: SEC Tightens Cybersecurity Disclosures

Tom Field  •  August 20, 2024

The SolarWinds case has redefined cybersecurity disclosure obligations, especially for chief information security officers. The SEC's novel theories in this case have set a precedent for how organizations must present their cybersecurity practices, said Jennifer Lee, partner at Jenner & Block.

Building Timely and Truthful LLMs for Security Operations

Tom Field  •  August 19, 2024

Many cybersecurity organizations hope generative artificial intelligence and large language models will help them secure the enterprise and comply with the latest regulations. But to date, commercial LLMs have big problems - hallucinations and a lack of timely data, said NYU professor Brennan Lodge.

Nonhuman Identities: A Growing Threat in the Cloud

Tom Field  •  August 16, 2024

As cloud adoption accelerates, the unchecked growth of nonhuman identities is exposing companies to increased risks. Adam Cheriki, CTO and co-founder of Entro Security, explains why securing these identities is crucial and how the company's platform delivers a comprehensive solution.

AI-Driven Partnership for Enhanced Threat Detection

Tom Field  •  August 16, 2024

Kevin Kin, global vice president of systems engineering at Palo Alto Networks, and Matt Shriner, global executive partner of threat management at IBM, outline the role of AI in the cybersecurity landscape, the evolution of threats, and collaborative solutions.

Closing the Gap: Why ADR Is Crucial for Application Security

Tom Field  •  August 16, 2024

Jeff Williams, founder and CTO of Contrast Security, introduces ADR, a solution designed to address the visibility gap in security operations by monitoring applications and APIs. He explains how ADR blocks and detects attacks, preventing the exploitation of vulnerabilities.

What Does an Ideal SIEM Look Like? Inexpensive

Tom Field  •  August 16, 2024

Huntress CTO Chris Bisnett outlines the firm's innovative approach to simplifying SIEM by reducing data storage costs and focusing on relevant logs. These services support small and midsized businesses looking to enhance their security posture without the high expenses of a traditional SIEM.