Articles by Jeff Goldman - eSecurity Planet

ArcSight vs IBM QRadar: Top SIEM Solutions Compared

February 21, 2018

A look at the strengths and weaknesses of ArcSight and IBM QRadar, two leading SIEM solutions.

IBM QRadar vs Splunk: Top SIEM Solutions Compared

February 9, 2018

While both SIEM solutions are popular industry leaders, each has its strengths and weaknesses. We take a close look at both.

AutoSploit: Making Massive Cyber Attacks Too Easy?

February 8, 2018

The tool automates the process of launching attacks on remote targets.

Assessing the Impact of Meltdown and Spectre: Companies Rush to Mitigate the Threat

January 5, 2018

As Intel is hit with class action lawsuits, enterprises are working quickly to assess the potential impact of the flaws.

DDoS Attacks Increasingly Blended Multiple Attack Vectors in Q3 2017

December 29, 2017

The overall number of attacks rose by 15.6 percent over the previous quarter.

84 Percent of U.S. Healthcare Providers Have No Cyber Security Leader

December 28, 2017

And just 11 percent plan to add one in the coming year.

Almost a Third of All U.S. Businesses Were Breached in 2017

December 27, 2017

And almost half of those breaches were caused by a third-party vendor or contractor.

While Blaming Companies for Breaches, Consumers Aren't Prioritizing Their Own Security

December 22, 2017

Just 25 percent of U.S. consumers use two-factor authentication, and just 45 percent use a PIN to protect their mobile device.

A Growing Need for AI: Security Pros Waste 10 Hours a Week Due to Inadequate Software

December 21, 2017

More than 90 percent of IT pros who use AI say it has improved their cyber security operations.

Cloud Leaks Continue: 123 Million U.S. Households' Personal Information Exposed Online

December 20, 2017

The information, from data analytics firm Alteryx, was in an Amazon S3 bucket configured to provide any AWS user with access.

78 Percent of U.S. Healthcare Providers Were Hit by Email Cyber Attacks in 2017

December 19, 2017

And 87 percent expect the volume of email threats to increase.

Only 14 Percent of Companies Increased Security Budgets After WannaCry, NotPetya Attacks

December 18, 2017

Still, 13 percent of IT professionals felt that they were blamed when their organization became a victim.

Nation State Attackers Shut Down Industrial Plant with New ICS Malware

December 15, 2017

The malware was designed specifically to target Triconex SIS controllers.

Just 28 Percent of Business Leaders Have Heard of the Equifax Breach

December 14, 2017

We're a little worried about the other 72 percent.

Financial Insecurity: MoneyTaker Quietly Steals Millions from Banks, Law Firms

December 13, 2017

Victims have lost an average of $500,000 per attack.

Over 1.4 Billion Clear Text Login Credentials Found in Single Database on Dark Web

December 12, 2017

It's the largest password dump ever found online.

Over 26 Percent of Ransomware Attacks in 2017 Hit Business Users

December 11, 2017

65 percent of businesses hit by ransomware lost a significant amount or all of their data.

Cryptocurrencies in the Crosshairs: NiceHash Breach Results in Theft of $83 Million

December 8, 2017

The 4,736 Bitcoin stolen from NiceHash have surged in value over the past few days.

Half of U.S. Companies Face Serious Challenges in Becoming GDPR Compliant

December 7, 2017

The deadline is less than six months away.

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