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JIE-READY STEP 2: Defense in depth
/by Jane Paolucci, CMODefense in depth is a term and idea that is not new to the information technology world. A classic implementation at the network level of defense in depth is segmentation, or building enclaves. In certain cases, segmentation was taken to an extreme level, resulting in massive decentralization of computing environments. Unfortunately this decentralization does not […]
JIE-READY STEP 1: Know what you have
/by Jane Paolucci, CMOThe first and arguably most critical step in any data center consolidation or migration is to first understand what you have. Most complex or large-scale networks have grown so rapidly over the years or decades that there is no clear picture of the functioning system. As the opportunity to refresh large-scale global infrastructure becomes available […]
JIE-READY: A roadmap
/by Jane Paolucci, CMOThe United States Department of Defense Joint Information Environment (JIE) began to take shape in 2010, as part of efficiency initiatives to consolidate Defense IT infrastructure and generate savings, provide full situational awareness across all defense networks, and improve the Department’s ability to share information between the services and with its industry partners and other […]
Breaches Reach the Board Room
/by Jane Paolucci, CMOThe discussion of cyber security is finding its way into the board room. Everyone has read about a breach like the ones at Target, or Neiman Marcus, or Sony. They also probably now have the word “Heartbleed” in their lexicon whereas six months ago most people would have thought this was a medical condition. Directors […]
The Weakest Link
/by RedSealToday, TrendMicro announced their discovery of Emmental, proof that “…online banking may be full of holes.” The focus of the attack is on users of online banking, and it, like many of the current attacks, starts with a phishing attack on consumers. The New York Times Bits Blog covered the report, as well, providing a […]
Is Nothing Sacred Anymore?
/by Jane Paolucci, CMOIt’s unthinkable: hackers targeting that sacrosanct American institution, the sports team? The recent incident in which the Houston Astros’ internal trade discussion were hacked and posted on the Internet shows that, today, no target is off limits. Jeff Luhnow, GM for the Astros, was quite right when he said: “It’s a reflection of the age […]
Congratulations on StubHub Arrests
/by Jane Paolucci, CMOI would like to offer my congratulations to the private and public entities that participated in the recent investigation and arrests of cyber criminals in New York City, Ontario, Canada, and London, United Kingdom. A tremendous amount of hard work and dedication from all parties is required to successfully dismantle an international criminal enterprise. The […]
A Question of When, not If
/by Jane Paolucci, CMOBreached! This is the new watchword in the executive office suite these days. Ever since Brian Krebs revealed to the world that Target had been breached, every company is on notice. While the primary role of the CEO is revenue and growth, there are a host of other activities that support revenue and growth. […]
Project Zero – A Smarter Way Forward
/by Jane Paolucci, CMOGoogle’s move to set up Project Zero is very welcome. The infrastructure on which we run our businesses and our lives is showing its fragile nature as each new, successful attack is disclosed. Unfortunately, we all share significant risks, not least because IT tends towards “monoculture”, with only a few major pieces of hardware and […]
Your Security Has Been Compromised
/by RedSealOn an autumn day in 2008 while I was an active, practicing journalist, I sat in my office and interviewed Todd Davis, CEO of LifeLock for my article on scanning the underbelly of the web. Todd is perhaps best known for appearing in ubiquitous advertising and broadcasting his Social Security Number. At the time, it […]