Gartner Five Styles of Advanced Threat Defense – Explained

Gartner last month released its “Five styles of Advanced Threat Defense” framework which attempts to update a layered defence model for enterprises to be able to protect against APTs or ATAs.
Tripwire CTO to Moderate Data Breach Panel at RSA Conference Europe 2013

LONDON, UK — October 17, 2013 — Tripwire, today announced that Dwayne Melancon, CTO for Tripwire, will moderate a panel discussion at RSA Conference Europe 2013.
Lawmakers seek answers on Obamacare Data Hub security

Two Republican lawmakers Wednesday demanded that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) provide information on security measures used to secure the Federal Data Services Hub
Digital ship pirates: Researchers crack vessel tracking system

In the maritime business, Automated Identification Systems (AIS) are a big deal. They supplement information received by the marine radar system, are used for a wide variety of things – including ship-to-ship communication
How CISOs get executive buy-in for security budgets

Wisegate released a new report that shares how CISOs successfully gain executive buy-in on security budgets and strategically manage them.
Plan to fail for better security

We’ve all heard the old saying: “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail.” Of course, it’s true: and from a security viewpoint, it’s also interesting to turn the cliché on its head.
Don’t panic, Windows XP users: Google Chrome loves you … UNTIL 2015

In a rather shrewd move, Google has said it will provide Chrome updates for Windows XP users for at least a year after Microsoft stops supporting the elderly OS next April.
Rorschach test suggested as CAPTCHA replacement

A group of boffins from Carnegie Mellon University is proposing that inkblot-style patterns form the basis of a system to replace CAPTHCAs, and is offering an open challenge to see how well it works.
Video: Hacking back and active defense

In this DerbyCon video, John Strand will demonstrate the Active Defense Harbinger Distribution, a DARPA funded, free Active Defense virtual machine.
What the Internet of Things means for security

You’ve probably been hearing a lot lately about the Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT (see: “The IoT: A Primer” at the end of this piece), while still in the early stages of development