Karen A. Frenkel

11 Ways IoT Affects Security (And What You Can Do) Regularly Update Software Set all network-connected devices to enable the vendor’s auto-update security features. This reduces the number of security vulnerabilities that can be exploited. Seek Out New Protection Layers Sometimes a strong Internet security product might be the only thing that stands between a […]

Many enterprises are swiftly moving to the cloud, but there are still many unknowns. Read on to learn about the most important cloud migration factors you should consider. 10 Critical Cloud Migration Factors Make Sure Your Data Will Be Encrypted By default, many clouds do not encrypt data. And many of them don’t offer an […]

12 Tips for Managing Today’s IT Challenges Keep What’s Important In-House Retain applications and intellectual capital essential to your business success. The very essence of your business differentiation and value depends on it. Maintain control of these valuable assets and build upon them because this is where IT can create the greatest business impact. Avoid […]

10 Tips for Managing Open Source Vulnerabilities Open Source Has Matured The way organizations manage open source is becoming more sophisticated. Organizations with a less mature open source adoption process use the honor system and track their bill of materials using spreadsheets or a collaboration tool. More mature organizations usually integrate automated open source management […]

Despite Gains, Companies Don’t Budget for Mobile Who Supplies What Companies are slightly more likely now, compared to 2013, to let employees buy mobile devices for company business and not reimburse them. 54% of companies surveyed supply mobile devices to their employees, lower than last year (69%). Which Mobile Devices Are Preferred Respondents are positive […]

How a Security Company Zapped Zombie Zero Infected Scanners Compromise Network The Zombie Zero attack began when an infected handheld scanner was connected to the manufacturer’s wireless network. Using the server message block protocol, the scanner immediately launched an automated attack of the corporate environment. Scanned Data Rerouted The malware copied scanned data and sent […]

12 Things You Should Know About Cyber-Defenses Vast Majority of IT Firms Victimized 96% of IT organizations surveyed experienced “significant” IT security incidents in 2013. Only 33%, however, are “highly confident” that their organizations will improve their less mature security controls. Threats More Complex and Challenging 43% of respondents see problem prevention, identification, diagnosis and […]

Cost transparency provides a view of where money is actually being spent throughout the business, so IT leaders can use that information to make accurate decisions about current allocations and future investments. Here are the advantages and benefits of IT cost transparency. Read more: Best ERP Systems for 2022: Compare Top Vendors Cost Transparency Means […]

What You Need to Know About Digital Risk Officers CEOs to Hire Digital Leaders More than half of CEOs will have a senior digital leader on their staff by the end of 2015, according to Gartner’s 2014 CEO survey. Expanding IT Security is Insufficient Just expanding your portfolio of IT security to include technology risk […]

12 Obstacles to the Internet of Things Internet Isn’t Ubiquitous The Internet is still not available in many areas of the world. Cisco, Google and others are working on lower power and less expensive alternatives to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular access, and are also developing chirp networks. Few Large Potential Customers About 11 billion sensors […]

How CIOs and CMOs Can Work Together Better Close the CIO-CMO Digital Divide There is a tech disconnect between CIOs and CMOs. 38% of CMOs site old technology as the biggest barrier to delivering on digital initiatives, for example. CIOs and CMOs Need to be in Sync It’s critical for IT and marketing departments to […]

Eight Ways to Improve Your Cyber-Security Spending When Is Cyber-Security Spending Most Productive? Dollars spent on cyber-security are most productive when allocation is based on specific business risks. However, only 38% of respondents say they have a method for prioritizing security investments based on the greatest risk and impact on the organization’s business strategy. Forget […]