Why Mainframes Remain Essential for Many Organizations
Published on August 10, 2023
via BizTech Magazine Organizations have been running critical applications on mainframe computers for decades. Some have sought to migrate these workloads to the cloud or other platforms, but in many cases, they have determined that maintaining mainframe operations is their best course of action. Organizations…
Artificial intelligence threats in identity management
Published on August 3, 2023
via Security Intelligence The 2023 Identity Security Threat Landscape Report from CyberArk identified some valuable insights. 2,300 security professionals surveyed responded with some sobering figures: 68% are concerned about insider threats from employee layoffs and churn 99% expect some type of identity compromise driven by financial cutbacks, geopolitical factors, cloud applications and…
Seven new gadgets added to riskiest connected devices list
Published on August 1, 2023
via SC Magazine Forescout’s list of riskiest connected devices for 2023 includes seven fresh entries that security teams should keep in mind as they look to secure their assets. The latest version of the cybersecurity vendor's annual list, released July 13, adds a number of…
ASPG, Inc. Announces Acquisition of HelpKey, CICS Help Screen Software, from Domino Software
Published on July 18, 2023
Naples, FL - Advanced Software Products Group (ASPG, Inc.) is delighted to announce the acquisition of HelpKey from Domino Software. This strategic move aligns with ASPG’s commitment to expanding its product portfolio and delivering exceptional value to its customers worldwide. With this acquisition, ASPG aims…
Make Security Your Competitive Advantage
Published on July 10, 2023
via Planet Mainframe “If you spend more on coffee than on IT security, you will be hacked.” That was according to Richard Clarke, former special advisor on cybersecurity to the US President. He added, “What’s more, you deserve to be hacked,” which does seem a…
3 Ways to Build a More Skilled Cybersecurity Workforce
Published on July 7, 2023
via Dark Reading The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in partnership with Microsoft, recently released an extensive report analyzing over 400 million online job postings from January 2012 to June 2022 to better understand cybersecurity workforce supply and demand. Centered around insights from Australia, Canada,…
Is Your Cybersecurity “Too” Good?
Published on June 29, 2023
via Security Intelligence Emphatically, no, it isn’t. But now that we have your attention, is that even the right question? Probably not. Your security can never truly be “too good”; conversely, neither can it be “too poor,” though it is possible to have “bad” security…
Cybersecurity Tips for Traveling This Summer
Published on June 2, 2023
via Travel Pulse Summer travel is starting to sizzle, and that means travelers need to be vigilant about security for the devices they use, such as laptops, phones and tablets. With millions of Americans planning trips, cybersecurity company Lookout's cyber security expert Hank Schless provided tips for travelers so…
Now Social Engineering Attackers Have AI. Do You?
Published on May 31, 2023
via Security Intelligence Everybody in tech is talking about ChatGPT, the AI-based chatbot from Open AI that writes convincing prose and usable code. The trouble is malicious cyber attackers can use generative AI tools like ChatGPT to craft convincing prose and usable code just like everybody…
CISA, NSA Issue New IAM Best Practice Guidelines
Published on May 30, 2023
via Security Intelligence The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) recently released a new 31-page document outlining best practices for identity and access management (IAM) administrators. As the industry increasingly moves towards cloud and hybrid computing environments, managing the complexities…