The Human Firewall Is a Lie
Lately, I hear a lot of cybersecurity people talk about the need to strengthen the “human firewall.” My take: Security needs to start doing its job and stop blaming users.
The Problem With Compliance
It’s time for Compliance Automation — which shifts compliance from a bolted on annoyance, to an integral part of the entire infrastructure.
What Will Cybersecurity Look Like In 2028? By Default, By Design
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Information security that’s simple? When security is baked into everything, by default and by design – it is possible. Anitian CEO Andrew Plato explains.
A Study in Exploit Development – Part 1: Setup and Proof of Concept
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I was seeking an overflow vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution (RCE). I wanted a simple piece of software so it would be easier to debug and understand. Eventually I found a reported vulnerability for something called EasyChat. Here’s my test.
Top Five SOC 2 Compliance Questions Answered
What is the difference between the SOC 2 Type 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 Audit? Here’s the answer to that and four other common compliance questions.
How to Make PCI Compliance A Little Easier for Everyone
Before we begin, there’s one thing Anitian Director of Security Intelligence Jordan Wiseman wants to make clear: You can’t outsource all compliance, including PCI compliance.
GDPR Deadline Is Coming: 4 Big Steps to Prepare
On May 25th, 2018, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) goes into effect. Here’s how to prepare.
Four Reasons Mega Cybersecurity Breaches Happen
A culture of breach involves poor leadership, lack of discipline, misguided focus & a cybersecurity checkbox mentality. Anitian explains the details.
Equifax Breach Suffers Outrage Fatigue
Don’t give Equifax your time, data or attention. They lost our trust. They need to re-earn it. Focus on the people, products & institutions we CAN trust.
What’s New In NIST 800-53 R5: Anitian Explains
NIST recently released a public draft of NIST 800-53 revision 5, Security & Privacy Controls for Information Systems & Organizations, Anitian reports.
