The document discusses how adopting cloud computing can improve security for organizations. Some key security benefits of the cloud include providers having greater expertise and resources dedicated to security, the ability to automatically scale security capabilities with demand, and incentives for providers to maintain strong security given their business model relies on customers trusting the security of their systems. However, security concerns remain a top adoption barrier, though targeted attacks are still relatively rare. The document provides guidance on how to evaluate cloud providers and ensure they can meet an organization's security requirements.
A Responder's Guide to DDoS Attacks: Seeing Clearly Through the SmokeNeustar, Inc.
Most businesses are aware that the DDoS threat is real, but are they aware of the business impacts of cyber security compromises? Companies must be prepared to face not only the $100,000+ costs associated with DDoS attacks, but also the loss of customer trust and damage to their brand as a result of leaked personal information.
Is your company adequately protected against the growing number of DDoS security threats?
For more information, please visit neustar.biz.
Don’t let Ransomware hold your data and your company hostage. Ransomware attacks increased by over 300% in 2016. Watch this Tech Demo to see how Unitrends addresses this prolific threat.
Out With the Old, In With the New – Reinvent and Justify Your 2013 Security S...Skybox Security
It’s a new era for IT security teams. Tasked with ensuring the success of business-changing IT initiatives from mobile and BYOD to virtualization and cloud services, CISOs are finding that existing security controls and processes create complexity instead of reducing risks. At the same time, highly publicized breaches and new forms of attacks have raised awareness of the business impact of cyber threats to the board level. It’s time for a hard look at your current security program. Can you demonstrate an effective security strategy that will protect your company’s vital services, systems and data?
Gidi Cohen challenges you to reinvent your security approach. More than offering just a few ideas, Cohen will examine why some popular security controls are no longer effective at minimizing risks, and explore proven next-generation techniques to increase your ability to see, measure, and gain control over business risks.
Presented by Gidi Cohen, CEO and Founder - Skybox Security at the CISO Summit in San Francisco, CA.
Looking at the security landscape for 2013, we predict that previous security investments made by larger, well-funded organizations will serve as a partial deterrent to hackers. However, those same hackers, armed with sophisticated malware and cloaked in a dangerous anonymity provided by the Cloud, will turn their collective eyes to a new, more vulnerable target: small companies. This presentation reveals the four super-sized security trends that will impact business security practices across the globe in 2013.
Why managed detection and response is more important now than everG’SECURE LABS
MDR is an organised defence and neutralising system, that not only protects in case of attacks but also actively projects and pursues intended or unintended activities that is detrimental to the intended flow of data.
A Responder's Guide to DDoS Attacks: Seeing Clearly Through the SmokeNeustar, Inc.
Most businesses are aware that the DDoS threat is real, but are they aware of the business impacts of cyber security compromises? Companies must be prepared to face not only the $100,000+ costs associated with DDoS attacks, but also the loss of customer trust and damage to their brand as a result of leaked personal information.
Is your company adequately protected against the growing number of DDoS security threats?
For more information, please visit neustar.biz.
Don’t let Ransomware hold your data and your company hostage. Ransomware attacks increased by over 300% in 2016. Watch this Tech Demo to see how Unitrends addresses this prolific threat.
Out With the Old, In With the New – Reinvent and Justify Your 2013 Security S...Skybox Security
It’s a new era for IT security teams. Tasked with ensuring the success of business-changing IT initiatives from mobile and BYOD to virtualization and cloud services, CISOs are finding that existing security controls and processes create complexity instead of reducing risks. At the same time, highly publicized breaches and new forms of attacks have raised awareness of the business impact of cyber threats to the board level. It’s time for a hard look at your current security program. Can you demonstrate an effective security strategy that will protect your company’s vital services, systems and data?
Gidi Cohen challenges you to reinvent your security approach. More than offering just a few ideas, Cohen will examine why some popular security controls are no longer effective at minimizing risks, and explore proven next-generation techniques to increase your ability to see, measure, and gain control over business risks.
Presented by Gidi Cohen, CEO and Founder - Skybox Security at the CISO Summit in San Francisco, CA.
Looking at the security landscape for 2013, we predict that previous security investments made by larger, well-funded organizations will serve as a partial deterrent to hackers. However, those same hackers, armed with sophisticated malware and cloaked in a dangerous anonymity provided by the Cloud, will turn their collective eyes to a new, more vulnerable target: small companies. This presentation reveals the four super-sized security trends that will impact business security practices across the globe in 2013.
Why managed detection and response is more important now than everG’SECURE LABS
MDR is an organised defence and neutralising system, that not only protects in case of attacks but also actively projects and pursues intended or unintended activities that is detrimental to the intended flow of data.
Factor in the security threat of mobile devices and the rise in compliance demands, and the situation threatens to spin out of control. CSC, in partnership with RSA and IDG Research, recently surveyed IT professionals across a wide array of industries on their top security challenges and concerns.
Rethinking Cyber-Security: 7 Key Strategies for the Challenges that Lie AheadOpenDNS
Practice makes perfect. And unfortunately for security professionals, attackers have realized that persistence is a powerful approach to breaching an organization's defenses.
Focusing on prevention alone is no longer a sufficient strategy for securing your organization against the business risks of a breach. Our current security environment demands an approach less centered on ideal prevention and more focused on reality. During this webcast, we discussed key strategies that limit your risk and exposure to unrelenting threats.
Some highlighted topics include:
- How the shift in attacker motivations has impacted today's threat landscape
- Why preventative techniques alone can no longer ensure a secure environment
- Which strategies need to be considered for a holistic approach to security
- What next steps you can take towards identifying your best strategy against attacks
Organizations that have employees who are committed to maintaining online hygiene are better able to protect themselves and others from cyber attacks.
Staying safe online requires ongoing oversight at each touchpoint - from buying and setting up new devices, to ensuring day-to-day activities are not putting anyone at risk.
Optimize your AWS FEST - N2WS session - Addressing the Relentless Threat of R...OK2OK
The pandemic jolted the world of IT out of its collective slumber. Cybercriminals continue to profit off ransomware attacks in record numbers, as more workers are working remotely. This leaves no business on the cloud immune to the threat of ransomware.
As methods and technology continue to advance it is critical that companies have multiple lines of defense in 2021.
In N2WS session (n2ws.com) during the March 2021 Optimize your AWS FEST (awsfest2021.com), we show how flexible and automatic cloud backup and efficient disaster recovery can save your company from losing all of its data in the case of a ransomware attack. Learn how to minimize your RTO, effectively restore your entire systems or just a file, clone your VPC environment and much more in order to 'Ransomware-proof' your cloud for 2021.
Enhancing Authentication to Secure the Open EnterpriseSymantec
Despite new security risks posed by a rapidly evolving technology environment, most companies continue to rely on the traditional username and password sign-on to verify a user’s identity. A study by Forrester Consulting demonstrates that organizations are unnecessarily leaving themselves open to unauthorized access by hackers and e-criminals.
Do you find it difficult to manage cloud security in your organization? Here are seven tips that will help you effectively secure your cloud environments.
Datto’s Global Report is comprised of statistics pulled from a survey of 1,000 managed service providers (MSPs), our partners, and clients, around the world. The report provides unique visibility into the state of ransomware from the perspective of the IT Channel and their SMB clients who are dealing with these infections on a daily basis. The report provides a wealth of detail on ransomware, including year-over-year trends, frequency, targets, impact, and recommendations for ensuring recovery and continuity in the face of the growing threat.
Guide answers the questions like - Which tools are available in the marketplace to mitigate ddos attacks? Is Scrubbing Center enough to mitigate ddos attacks?
Symantec executes on its promise to offer innovative and comprehensive solutions to meet the many increasing security and performance needs for connected businesses. The company announces new offerings to its Website Security Solutions portfolio, featuring the first available multi-algorithm SSL certificates with additional ECC and DSA options. These offerings will help organizations build and protect their web ecosystems and strengthen the foundation of trust online. The WSS strategy focuses on protecting companies, meeting compliance requirements, improving performance and reducing infrastructure costs. The end result is to deliver trusted shopping, trusted advertising and trusted applications for businesses and their consumer customers.
Factor in the security threat of mobile devices and the rise in compliance demands, and the situation threatens to spin out of control. CSC, in partnership with RSA and IDG Research, recently surveyed IT professionals across a wide array of industries on their top security challenges and concerns.
Rethinking Cyber-Security: 7 Key Strategies for the Challenges that Lie AheadOpenDNS
Practice makes perfect. And unfortunately for security professionals, attackers have realized that persistence is a powerful approach to breaching an organization's defenses.
Focusing on prevention alone is no longer a sufficient strategy for securing your organization against the business risks of a breach. Our current security environment demands an approach less centered on ideal prevention and more focused on reality. During this webcast, we discussed key strategies that limit your risk and exposure to unrelenting threats.
Some highlighted topics include:
- How the shift in attacker motivations has impacted today's threat landscape
- Why preventative techniques alone can no longer ensure a secure environment
- Which strategies need to be considered for a holistic approach to security
- What next steps you can take towards identifying your best strategy against attacks
Organizations that have employees who are committed to maintaining online hygiene are better able to protect themselves and others from cyber attacks.
Staying safe online requires ongoing oversight at each touchpoint - from buying and setting up new devices, to ensuring day-to-day activities are not putting anyone at risk.
Optimize your AWS FEST - N2WS session - Addressing the Relentless Threat of R...OK2OK
The pandemic jolted the world of IT out of its collective slumber. Cybercriminals continue to profit off ransomware attacks in record numbers, as more workers are working remotely. This leaves no business on the cloud immune to the threat of ransomware.
As methods and technology continue to advance it is critical that companies have multiple lines of defense in 2021.
In N2WS session (n2ws.com) during the March 2021 Optimize your AWS FEST (awsfest2021.com), we show how flexible and automatic cloud backup and efficient disaster recovery can save your company from losing all of its data in the case of a ransomware attack. Learn how to minimize your RTO, effectively restore your entire systems or just a file, clone your VPC environment and much more in order to 'Ransomware-proof' your cloud for 2021.
Enhancing Authentication to Secure the Open EnterpriseSymantec
Despite new security risks posed by a rapidly evolving technology environment, most companies continue to rely on the traditional username and password sign-on to verify a user’s identity. A study by Forrester Consulting demonstrates that organizations are unnecessarily leaving themselves open to unauthorized access by hackers and e-criminals.
Do you find it difficult to manage cloud security in your organization? Here are seven tips that will help you effectively secure your cloud environments.
Datto’s Global Report is comprised of statistics pulled from a survey of 1,000 managed service providers (MSPs), our partners, and clients, around the world. The report provides unique visibility into the state of ransomware from the perspective of the IT Channel and their SMB clients who are dealing with these infections on a daily basis. The report provides a wealth of detail on ransomware, including year-over-year trends, frequency, targets, impact, and recommendations for ensuring recovery and continuity in the face of the growing threat.
Guide answers the questions like - Which tools are available in the marketplace to mitigate ddos attacks? Is Scrubbing Center enough to mitigate ddos attacks?
Symantec executes on its promise to offer innovative and comprehensive solutions to meet the many increasing security and performance needs for connected businesses. The company announces new offerings to its Website Security Solutions portfolio, featuring the first available multi-algorithm SSL certificates with additional ECC and DSA options. These offerings will help organizations build and protect their web ecosystems and strengthen the foundation of trust online. The WSS strategy focuses on protecting companies, meeting compliance requirements, improving performance and reducing infrastructure costs. The end result is to deliver trusted shopping, trusted advertising and trusted applications for businesses and their consumer customers.
Playing Big Across Generations: 5 Top TipsPlayScience
Insights for companies seeking to design media, games, toys, technologies or experiences that will bring generations together. Hint: the screen is just one entry point.
PlayScience: 10 Things You Need to Know About Kids as Digital LearnersPlayScience
With the boundaries swiftly being erased between formal and informal learning, and digital devices increasingly migrating between home and school, what are educational media developers’ “must-know” statistics, trends, insights and innovations concerning kids, families and educators?
PlayScience: Media as a prompt for playPlayScience
Prepared for the First World Congress of Play, in San Francisco. September 2013.
In the never-ending battle over screen time, some say children's use of TV, computers, mobile media and game devices disrupts and discourages play. Increasingly, though, media are being used to prompt play away from the screen, often through the intersection of digital media and physical toys or products. Especially in the realm of unstructured or semi-structured play, media have powerful potential to inspire, inform and engage young people.
Presented by David Kleeman, SVP Insights Programs and PlayVangelist, PlayCollective (www.playcollective.com)
Gen Z and Cause-Related / Pro-Social Branding: 8 Rules for Playing BigPlayScience
Virtually every report on Generation Z focuses on how much they want to do good in the world. Supporting them in that desire and effort gives you the chance to do well by doing good, but it has to be done right.
PlayCollective is a consumer research, strategy and product group that helps organizations better UNDERSTAND and ENGAGE with kids and families, with a special focus around learning and play. We’ve worked with brands big and tiny, for profit and non-profit, in the formal and informal education worlds, and the pure entertainment space.
PlayScience: 10 things you need to know to PlayBig in the kids gaming space (...PlayScience
What are the keys to winning with kids today (and tomorrow)? We will reveal our "Top 10" list of things you need to know about what kids are doing, what is engaging them, and how we can use these insights to build the "next big things."
Vendors are lured by visions of long-term residual subscription income, while customers dream of IT services and software without significant upfront costs. Sounds like techno Shangri-La, but what of security? Pessimists warn us away from the Cloud on the grounds that we should maintain control over the security of our property. Those bullish on the Cloud argue often delusionaly that your data is safer in the Cloud than on your own hard drives. Make no mistake: the Internet is the lion's den, and the Cloud sits squarely in it. This session will discuss the security realities of traditional IT software and infrastructure, and contrast them with those of Cloud-based resources.
Becoming the safe choice for the cloud by addressing cloud fraud & security t...cVidya Networks
Nava Levy, cVidya's VP SaaS/Cloud Solutions, chaired and spoke at TM Forum's Management World America's 2011 on Racing Ahead of the Competition by Capitalizing on Your Potential to be the Safe and Secure Choice for Cloud at The Race to Cloud Services Summit
When you’re planning to move to the cloud and manage a hybrid environment, security is a top concern. But cloud is not necessarily less secure than a traditional environment. In fact, it may be possible to deliver even greater security in a hybrid cloud environment because it offers new and advanced opportunities.
In this eBook, you’ll discover how hackers are using traditional tactics in new ways to attack the cloud. You’ll also find out how the cloud can help you increase security with innovative approaches designed to detect threats long before they threaten your enterprise.
Four Network Security Challenges for the Cloud GenerationAboutSSL
Users are everywhere and need quick access to data and cloud applications around the clock. Your network protection must balance security, performance, complexity, and cost. Symantec Web Security Services protects you with uncompromised network security, delivered from the cloud.
Secure Your Virtualized Environment. Protection from Advanced Persistent Thre...Acrodex
Trend Micro Deep Security
#1 Security Platform for Virtualization and the cloud
Trend Micro Deep Discovery
Combating Advanced Persistent Treats (APT’s)
Trend Micro Mobile Security
Manage and control your mobile devices (BYOD)
The Notorious 9 Cloud Computing Threats - CSA Congress, San JoseMoshe Ferber
loud computing is evolving fast, and so are the threats and defense tactics. Cloud consumers and providers should always be aware of the latest risks and attack vectors and explore the latest security events to identify new attack vectors. Here, we’ll provide you with a list of the latest threats and discuss their effect on our security posture, and review a recent case study of attacks relevant to those threats.
Cyber attackers are better funded, more focused, and more successful than ever. Making matters worse, defenders have more IT territory to protect, including public cloud, virtual infrastructure, mobile, Internet of Things, and an expanding list of users, applications, and data. An evolution in security strategies is underway; shifting from a preventive approach to one that is more balanced across prevention, monitoring, and response. In this session, we delve into key innovations that enable a more effective defense and how RSA’s NetWitness suite is delivering many of these innovations.
As you move your IT Infrastructure into the cloud, how secure can you expect your applications to be? Join Alert Logic and Internap on this webcast for an enlightening discussion on the state of cloud security and how it impacts security management decisions, especially in the context of deploying infrastructure to hosted and cloud environments.
LendingTree and Cloudflare: Ensuring zero trade-off between security and cust...Cloudflare
Maintaining the right balance between security and customer experience is always challenging for online businesses. This challenge becomes even more relevant during this crisis as businesses face unprecedented levels of traffic and attacks.
Tune in to learn how LendingTree leverages Cloudflare to strengthen their security posture while ensuring a superior online experience for their customers. Listen to security experts from LendingTree and Cloudflare as they discuss:
Emerging attack vectors and tactics impacting online platforms
Best practices for online businesses to overcome these threats
How LendingTree leverages Cloudflare to maintain the right balance between security and business objectives
1. How Adopting the Cloud Can Improve
Your Security.
Martin Lee CISSP CEng
Senior Analyst
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2. Cloud Advantages – Customer.
Ease of provision - register & use.
Elastic capacity - seamless expansion.
Resource pooling - shared costs across customer base.
Pay-as-you-go billing - easy to budget.
Ubiquitous - same service everywhere.
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3. Cloud Advantages – Provider.
Defined product offering – all customers use single version.
Easy capacity planning – most customers are alike.
Efficiencies of scale – work becomes easier.
Network efficiencies – rare events become common.
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4. Predicted Data Growth.
Year.
Source: 2011 IDC Digital Universe Study.
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5. Data Breach Cost Per Record.
Year.
Source: Cost of a Data Breach, Ponemon Institute.
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6. Cloud Adoption Barriers – Security.
87% believe cloud will not
impact or will actually improve
their security posture.
Yet, they rate security as their #1 concern.
• Mass malware outbreak at your cloud provider
• Hacker-based data theft from your cloud provider
• Sharing sensitive data insecurely via the cloud
• Rogue use of cloud leading to a data breach
• Data spillage in a multi-hosted environment
Source: State of Cloud Survey, Symantec.
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7. Who provides better security, you or your cloud provider?
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8. Strong Incentives to Keep Cloud Operating.
Problems can’t be hidden.
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9. Predicted Growth in Number of Info. Sec. Staff.
Year.
Source: The 2011 (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study.
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10. Shortage of Specialist Staff.
~ 600 000 info sec staff in EMEA.
~ 20.8 million companies in EU.
1 info sec professional for every 35 companies!
Source: Annual Report on EU Small and Medium sized Enterprises 2010/2011. DG Enterprise.
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13. Growth in Malware Variants.
In 2010
~13,300
Signatures per day
Or 1 every 6.5 seconds!
In 2000
~5
Signatures per day
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15. Characteristics of Targeted Attacks.
Targeted Non-Targeted
Attack relevant to interests of recipient No regard to recipient
Low copy number High copy number
Bespoke malware Often kit based
Obscure business model Clear financial incentive
The attackers’ aim appears to be covert gathering and transmitting of
commercially or economically valuable information. - CPNI
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18. Symantec.cloud Targeted Attack Data.
Targeted attacks remain rare.
During 2011:
1 in 50.07 of all customers was sent a targeted attack.
1 in 88.93 of SMEs was sent a targeted attack.
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19. Frequency of Attack During 2011.
Annual attack frequency.
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20. Detecting Rare & Sophisticated Malware.
Large number of samples +
detailed analysis = better detection.
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22. Going Cloud.
Define your requirements.
Define your expectations.
Can the cloud provider fulfill?
How will you know?
What is their track record?
SLA + metrics + track record.
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23. “We get a more robust solution … than we would be able to host for
ourselves, and at a much more reasonable cost. We don’t have to put any
team member’s time into it, and we don’t have to provide hardware.”
David Wassenar, Vice President, IT, Apprise Software
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