Time is a key element in preventing and responding to cybersecurity threats within an enterprise. To make the most of the security teams’ time, data analysis company Splunk Inc. has been leveraging automation to enhance its enterprise security solutions. Built on the strengths of Phantom Cyber Inc., bought by Splunk in 2018, the Security Orchestration Automation ...

While new and sophisticated cyberattacks draw a lot of attention from companies and security experts who need to prepare to fight them, these complex breaches don’t cause the most damage to businesses. The main threats are traditional ones that hit companies every day, according to Laurence Pitt (pictured), global security strategy director at Juniper Networks Inc. ...

New technologies can bring more threats to corporate security, but because they increase information technology connectivity and vulnerabilities, they can also be used to fight against these problems. Cybersecurity software maker Imperva Inc. uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to do threat analytics and predictive attack research for its clients. “We are fighting against technologies like ...

There is a growing discussion today about how companies should address the “human element” in security solutions to face the greater sophistication of cyberattacks, but the best approach is to make people part of the solution, not part of the problem. That’s according to Shira Rubinoff (pictured), cybersecurity and blockchain adviser, consultant, speaker, thought leader, ...

Encryption is a well-known solution to avoid sensitive data exposure in times of privacy and security concerns. But encryption is only generally available for data at rest and data in transit, leaving the third state of data (data in use) potentially exposed. Keeping data encrypted and secure during use is the goal of startup company ...

Although the cybersecurity sector is always rattled by new trends, such as the ever-increasing sophistication of attackers and the increased risks from the data economy, there is a common element in all of them: human error. A human-centered solution for employee risk is the focus of Elevate Security Inc., which uses data that companies already ...

The new set of certifications from Cisco Systems Inc., whose exams will be available for the first time on February 24, seeks to provide a common language for software developers and networkers to bring the two together, according to Mandy Whaley (pictured, left), senior director of developer experience, DevNet, at Cisco. “It’s a whole new set ...

As applications become the center of business, companies need to discover how to quickly interact with these applications to provide the solutions that customers expect. One way to achieve this speed is to get business, development and operations teams to work together, according to Danny Winokur (pictured), general manager at AppDynamics, a Cisco Systems Inc. ...

Changes recently promoted by Cisco Systems Inc. in its well-known professional certification programs aims to address enterprises’ needs for software programming skills on top of other capabilities, according to Mike Adams (pictured), vice president of learning at Cisco. The new Cisco DevNet program embraces network professionals and software developers into one community to create integrated teams. “Fundamental ...

With the fast pace of technological innovations and the large number of solutions available, it’s difficult to keep up with everything. Managing up-to-date tech advancements can be a major challenge for any organization seeking to be digitally transformed. To address this problem, Cisco Systems Inc. created a digital portal with experts in data analysis and content to ...