Originally published on Tripwire, August 13, 2017 Previously, I proposed that security and economy are inextricably linked and that such a link has the potential to increase both national and personal prosperity. If you are a student of history, I do not believe you will have any difficulty accepting this hypothesis, particularly when you put aside … [Read more…]
Originally published on Tripwire, July 25, 2017 In my previous article, I discussed the clash of systems we currently are in. Super quick recap: in one corner, we have the Westphalian nation-state system that’s been around since 1648 and is built on the principles of sovereignty, legal equality and a policy of non-interventionism; in the other … [Read more…]
Originally published on SDI Cyber, July 11th, 2017 One undeniable fact: the 2016 elections brought the word “cybersecurity” into the mainstream. The problem that stemmed from that fact: nobody is actually sure what “cybersecurity” is. And as a result, we spin our wheels or head off into differing directions.For all the tech talk, commentary, and promise of some … [Read more…]
Originally published on SDI Cyber, June 6th, 2017 It’s January 2nd and you have just finished your latest culinary blowout from the holiday season. You look down towards your toes and you see something obstructing your view that wasn’t there just three weeks ago. And of course, you fear walking towards the scale because you already know it’s … [Read more…]
Originally Published on SDICyber on May 23rd, 2017 Protecting yourself in cyberspace requires multiple solutions working all together Be cautious of the cybersecurity vendor that promises you a technical solution that will solve all of your cybersecurity problems. Life, unfortunately, is not that simple and a one-size-fits-all approach is bound to get you in trouble … [Read more…]
By Paul Ferrillo & George Platsis Originally published on Tripwire, May 9, 2017 In previous articles on understanding big data, the need for AI, using encryption and tokenization (including the drawbacks of encryption), and the series on human vulnerabilities, we laid down just some of the building blocks necessary to create a robust cybersecurity strategy. Yet … [Read more…]
By George Platsis Originally posted on SDICyber.com, March 7, 2017 Often, how you characterize a problem will determine your plan of attack to solve the problem. To illustrate, I often use this example with both clients and friends. If I were to ask you: “How long can you and your business survive without your computer?” … [Read more…]