Info Risk Today Podcast

Don't be too quick to write off the PATCO court ruling as a victory for banking customers in the debate over ACH/wire fraud liability. The reversal could actually be a win for banks.

The role of identity and access management is as critical as ever. But the demands of the role? They are radically different, says Sam Curry, CTO of RSA, who discusses the new skills needed.

The Zeus Trojan is frightening because of its agility, evolution and success at stealing banking credentials. How can institutions fight back? Malware expert Andreas Baumhof offers new ideas.

Local and state governments improving their cyberthreat awareness could be the main benefit from a new program designed to help them save money in acquiring IT security products and services, says Center for Internet Security Chief Executive William Pelgrin.

Gartner's Tom Scholtz doesn't see a shortage of technically skilled IT security practitioners. But he perceives a dearth of infosec pros who truly understand how security links to an enterprise's business goals.

Gartner's Peter Firstbrook, to illustrate the vulnerability of IT systems, cites research that pegs at about 400 days the average time a targeted virus remains undetected on a computer. And, he says, that doesn't speak highly of the current offerings from security vendors.

Relating risk to information security initiatives can help IT security managers persuade their bosses to fund these projects, sponsors of a new survey contend.

Federal action to set aside broadband spectrum for wireless patient monitoring systems has the potential to improve treatment without increasing risks, says medical device expert Dale Nordenberg, M.D.

What are the top challenges with the bring-your-own-device trend? Stephen Midgley, vice president of global marketing at Absolute Software, says the top issue is organizations not knowing where their data is located.

As BYOD continues to become more commonplace, mobile application risk management aids in identifying the risks on those devices and implementing policy to protect enterprise data, says Domingo Guerra, president and founder of Appthority.

What are the top concerns around identity and access management within organizations? Avatier Chief Innovation Officer Ryan Ward says compliance, governance and audit issues are top-of-mind.

What is business-driven identity and access management and how can it help organizations improve their security? Jason Garbis of Aveksa explains.

What's top of mind for the federal government when it comes to cloud security? David Berman of Centrify explains.

What are the top bring-your-own-device concerns enterprises are facing today? Russell Rice of Cisco explains.

Cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly difficult for organizations to defend against, says Ashar Aziz of FireEye.

The bring-your-own-device trend is a huge issue for organizations today, says Rob Ayoub of Fortinet, who offers recommendations to address the security challenges involved.

What are the top GRC concerns within organizations? John Ambra of Modulo explains.

Organizations looking to leverage multi-factor authentication should consider mobile devices for their unique capabilities, says Sarah Fender of PhoneFactor.

The attack space is changing, with more enterprise users accessing data from their mobile device, leading to a new focus on data-centric security, says Jeremy Stieglitz of Voltage Security.

A dramatic reduction in processing requirements for encryption may mean increased utilization of the technology, says Todd Thiemann of Vormetric.