Passwords and Missed Patches: The Two Weak Points Behind Most Data Breaches
Ivanti's Michael Waring on why reused passwords and slow patching still drive data breaches, and how contextual access and patch automation support zero trust.
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Proper Data Management Is a Business Driver as Well as a Responsibility
AdNovum Singapore's David Chan on why data governance earns customer trust and an edge, and the practices he recommends, from discovery to 3-2-1 backups.
Surveillance Is Deterring Would-Be Security Experts in Hong Kong, Black Hat Asia 2021 Hears
At Black Hat Asia 2021, forensics specialist Mika Devonshire said fear of surveillance, low interest and low prestige keep Hong Kong students out of infosec.
Threats Hiding Inside the Network, and How Inline Security Exposes Them
Keysight's Barb Rigel on why breaches go unseen for 206 days, how alert fatigue helps attackers, and why she backs inline security with packet brokers.
BlackBerry's Jonathan Jackson on Ransomware as a Service and Why Attacks Keep Growing
BlackBerry's APJ engineering director Jonathan Jackson explains how Ransomware as a Service, stolen credentials and hack-for-hire groups keep ransomware rising.
What It Takes to Secure the Coming Flood of IoT Devices
Synopsys' Ian Hall sets out four IoT security challenges, from scale and long device lifespans to 5G, and the attack surfaces that testing has to cover.
Why Singapore’s Digital Ambitions Rest on Autonomous, AI-Driven Cyber Defence
Darktrace's Sanjay Aurora argues that after SolarWinds, Singapore's digital plans need self-learning AI defences that act at machine speed.
How Private Are Messaging Apps? GlobeX Data's Alain Ghiai Weighs In
After WhatsApp's privacy terms sent users to Signal and Telegram, GlobeX Data CEO Alain Ghiai argues that free messaging apps cannot offer real privacy.
Insecure Cloud APIs: Why They Get Exploited and How to Protect Them
ExtraHop's David Sajoto on why insecure cloud APIs expose data, from weak authentication to tainted open source, and the practices that reduce the risk.
Why Proactive Cyberdefence Matters to National Security
ManageEngine's Sareeka A. G. sets out who attacks nations online, from state-backed groups to lone criminals, and the defences governments should build.
Evil Twin Wi-Fi Attacks: How They Work and How to Avoid Them
An evil twin is a fake Wi-Fi network copying a real one's name so an attacker can watch traffic and steal logins. How it is set up and how to stay safe.
Why Connected TVs Have Become a Prime Target for Ad Fraud
White Ops' Ryan Murray explains how the ICEBUCKET bot operation spoofed smart TVs and SSAI servers, at its peak making up over 28% of programmatic CTV traffic.
