Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Roughly 20 percent of all retail sales occur online. This statistic may sound lukewarm now, but e-commerce is rapidly becoming the lion’s share of global transactions. However, the model’s incredible growth also provides criminals ample opportunity to steal from online businesses. The absence of a physical location removes much of the criminal’s risk, and new strategies constantly pop up. A robust fraud prevention strategy should cover the majority of business operations.

Embezzlement is an internal crime that someone commits against their organization. The perpetrator's inside knowledge helps them avoid detection and clean up the evidence. It's a problem that can spiral out of control and cause massive damage to an organization's public face. Identifying the warning signs of embezzlement and acting quickly is essential to preventing the worst-case scenario.

The explosive growth of cryptocurrencies was nothing short of extraordinary. Even the most doubtful among us couldn’t help but put a few dollars in to see what would happen. The phenomenon gave rise to many cryptocurrency management platforms, and PayPal put its hat in the ring as well. Unlike apps made for the explicit purpose of handling crypto, PayPal was an established platform with roughly 350 million users.

As more cybercriminal gangs continue to enter the game, the massive increase in unique types of malware means it will become increasingly difficult to identify and stop attacks. Blackberry just put out their Global Threat Intelligence Report in November, covering June through August of this year. According to the report, the number of attacks identified and stopped in the three-month period covered equates to an average of 26 attacks per minute.

During my first few years as a CISO at Avid Technology, I was able to install a robust cybersecurity program. (Avid is a software provider that equips digital content creators with innovative tools.) With the help of my security team, Avid had become more mature in their control measures. This maturity meant we were better armed to address cyber vulnerabilities. ‍ Unfortunately, on top of my regular duties, I also had to face an even greater challenge.

If you are used to managed MPLS services, transitioning to Internet last-mile access as part of SD-WAN or SASE might cause some concern. How can enterprises ensure they are getting a reliable network if they are not promised end-to-end SLAs? The answer: by dividing the enterprise backbone into the two last miles connected by a middle mile and then applying appropriate redundancy and failover systems and technologies in each section.