Security Strategy, Plan, Budget

Today’s columnist, Raj Badhwar of Voya Financial, says to prevent cloud-based breaches like the one that happened to Capital One in 2019, security teams need to develop an enterprise cloud operating model based on a cloud-first approach.

Large businesses experienced significant damage from breaches in the first quarter of the year, including data losses and system outages, which in turn spurred investment in centralized security strategies and improved coordination with external partners.

Today’s columnist, Matt Wyckhouse of Finite State, says to lock down IoT devices, manufacturers have to build security in from the start.

If you can't afford to upgrade and integrate, consider a managed services model or use secure-by-design tech, said Cisco's Wendy Nather.

A notable rise in firmware vulnerabilities comes at a time when more run-of-the-mill criminals have access. CISA proposed a multi-step approach to tackle the growing threat.

After the NotPetya attacks, insurance companies started to scrutinize efforts by customers to protect themselves from ransomware gangs. In the wake of Colonial Pipeline and other recent incidents, more demands could emerge from carriers – some of which may conflict with government recommendations.