This is part 4 in a series on multi-cloud use maturity.  A comprehensive eBook that includes the entire multi-cloud use maturity framework can be found here.  Today we take a look at the role of DevOps in supporting multi-cloud use.  Why DevOps is critical to multi-cloud use success Having a strong and broadly adopted DevOps program is a necessary component of multi-cloud use success.  That’s because multi-cloud use is all about making sure that each…

The Secure Digital Authentication of Official Documents Plays an Important Role in Times of Pandemic By Andreas Räschmeier, CEO at Veridos In the wake of the pandemic, governments and public authorities need smart solutions to manage the situation efficiently. Digital government solutions that enable the authentication of official documents and provide a high level of IT security have an important role to play. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has presented a host of challenges for governments and citizens alike. The…

Organizations need the right internal personnel like a CISO to keep their systems and data secure. But what kind of skills do these leaders need? And how should they guide their employers in a way that doesn’t overlook the evolving threat landscape? To find out, I spoke decided to speak with Goher Mohammad. Goher is the Group Head of Information Security (CSO) for L&Q. He has held that position there for just under three years. …

There are many important factors to consider when choosing a cloud provider for your cloud use cases. For organizations in heavily regulated industries, compliance with relevant regulations is one of the most important things to think about. Whether you’re planning for a single cloud workload or a hybrid multi-cloud setup, maintaining compliance for sensitive data in the cloud is imperative. The 14 Cloud Security Principles released by the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) provides guidance…

Written by Deborah Watson Jul 19, 2021 | FEDSCOOP Deborah Watson is the resident CISO at Proofpoint with over 20 years’ experience in security. Cybercrime has become a profitable business model, as evidenced by recent ransomware payments where criminals continue to perfect low-investment, high-return campaigns. While the majority of attacks start in email, the techniques, tools and procedures cybercriminals use are quickly changing. This rapid evolution makes it increasingly difficult for organization leaders to adapt…

By Milica D. Djekic It takes time to get through the journey. Several decades back the global technological landscape has been less developed and different than it is today. In the meantime, our societies have become overwhelmed with the cutting edge stuffs such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, machine learning and much more. Indeed, all of those technologies have the strong root in the past and they are only the part of the…

It’s a common practice for threat actors to exploit users’ social media handles for their illicit activities. From malware payloads to hacking tools, attackers often drop malware payloads by spoofing websites that look legitimate. According to independent security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia, cybercriminals are currently targeting Facebook users using malicious URLs and spamming them with copyright complaint notifications. Claiming to be from the Facebook security team, the attackers are sending warning notices to users citing policy violations…

The Kaseya attack is especially unique because it didn’t begin with a password breach, and the companies were following cybersecurity best practices. So, how can we protect against this threat? TechRepublic’s Karen Roby spoke with Marc Rogers, executive director of cybersecurity at Okta, about cybersecurity and the Kaseya attack. The following is an edited transcript of their conversation. SEE: Security incident response policy (TechRepublic Premium) Marc Rogers: The Kaseya ransomware attack should be a wake-up…