Content by Nick Holland

How IAM Is Evolving

Nick Holland  •  March 7, 2019

How are identity and access management systems evolving? John Notman of OpenText describes how to deal with the interconnected identity ecosystem.

Establishing a Single View of Your Technology Landscape

Nick Holland  •  March 7, 2019

Gaining a holistic view of corporate data in today's multicloud world is a challenge, says Alejandro Lavie of Flexera, who describes a path to establishing a single view.

Are Autonomous Vehicles Trustworthy?

Nick Holland  •  March 6, 2019

Autonomous vehicles are coming, but can we trust them? Summer Craze Fowler of Argo AI explains how "prosilience" is key to the future of self-driving cars and IoT.

The Critical Need for Application Security

Nick Holland  •  March 6, 2019

Secure code remains a problem for all software. Jeff Williams of Contrast Security explains a new approach - protecting code from within.

New Research on Machine Learning Vendors

Nick Holland  •  March 6, 2019

Julie Conroy of Aite Group describes new research on machine learning vendors and real-time payments fraud trends.

The Convergence of IT and OT: The Cyber Implications

Nick Holland  •  March 6, 2019

Information technology and operational technology are converging as industrial devices become connected. Damiano Bolzoni of Forescout discusses the emerging cyber implications.

Business Email Compromise: Mitigating the Risk

Nick Holland  •  March 6, 2019

Email remains a key vector for inbound attacks. David Appelbaum of Valimail explains how the threat can be remediated.

Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Nick Holland  •  March 1, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features Greg Touhill, the United States' first federal CISO, discussing how "reskilling" can help fill cybersecurity job vacancies. Plus, California considers tougher breach notification requirements; curtailing the use of vulnerable mobile networks.

Filling Vacant Cybersecurity Jobs: The Role of 'Reskilling'

Nick Holland  •  February 26, 2019

How can the many job openings for cybersecurity specialists be filled? "Reskilling" can play a critical role, says Greg Touhill, the nation's first federal CISO, who's now president of Cyxtera Technologies. In an interview, he offers a preview of his upcoming presentation at the RSA Conference 2019.

Password Manager Weaknesses Revealed

Nick Holland  •  February 22, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report describes vulnerabilities found in popular password generator apps. Plus, the evolution of blockchain as a utility and a new decryptor for GandCrab ransomware.

Protecting Cryptocurrency in the Era of 'Deep Fakes'

Nick Holland  •  February 15, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report highlights how thieves can use "deep fake" photos in an attempt to steal cryptocurrency. Also featured: A discussion of the implications of "data gravity" and an analysis of whether the era of mega-breaches is ending.

Data Gravity: Will It Weigh Down Cloud Security?

Nick Holland  •  February 13, 2019

The 2019 RSA Conference offers an opportunity to learn about new concepts across all aspects of cybersecurity. One such area is "data gravity," which will be the topic of a session featuring Microsoft's Diana Kelley and Sian John. They discuss the concept in a joint interview.

RSA Conference 2019: A Preview

Nick Holland  •  February 12, 2019

What are some of the hottest issues that will be discussed at this year's RSA Conference, to be held March 4-8 in San Francisco? Britta Glade, content director for the world's largest data security event, says DevSecOps - as well as third-party risk and cloud-related issues - are emerging as key themes.

Assessing US Vulnerability to a Nation-State Cyberattack

Nick Holland  •  February 8, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features a summary of alarming new findings about the ability of the U.S. to counter a nation-state malware attack. Plus, a discussion of "fusion centers" at banks and an update on the targeting of Webstresser subscribers.

A Collaborative Approach to Mitigating Cyberthreats

Nick Holland  •  February 6, 2019

Banks need to work toward improving collaboration between their cybersecurity and fraud management departments to boost efforts to mitigate cyberthreats, say Scott Walters and Eric Reddel of the consultancy Booz Allen Hamilton.