Posted on 31 May 2011 by Thales DIS
When I refer to a whale, I am referring to your boss or, in some cases, you! A whale in information security lingo is a person with significant assets or access and whaling (as outlined by Bob Violino on CIO) is but one of many types of cyber attacks that are evolving. From phishing and pharming to spear phishing, the list goes on.
Posted on 27 February 2013 by Thales DIS
Cybersecurity rarely receives much attention in the US political arena, when it should be a top priority. After all, it’s inextricably linked to the strength of our national security so it was great to hear President Obama emphasize the importance of cybersecurity in his State of the Union address last week. The President has signed […]
Posted on 11 March 2013 by Thales DIS
Do you use your mobile phone purely for calling? If so, you’re missing out! The new mobile era has brought us many possibilities, given us more flexibility and shaped our daily habits with the noble mission of making our life easier. However, everything comes at a price. While mobile devices nowadays are enabled to allow […]
Posted on 04 November 2013 by Michael Kaiser
The old adage that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link is especially true when it comes to making the Internet safer and more secure. Over the past decade, the National Cyber Security Alliance has worked with its government and industry partners, including Gemalto, to ensure there are an abundance of online […]
Posted on 23 April 2015 by Thales DIS
Much like good cakes, the best security solutions have layers. Efficient security policies don’t rely on a single technique. Instead, they integrate several complementary layers. In this post, we explain why this layered approach is needed for modern, digital banking.
Posted on 01 October 2015 by Thales DIS
UK Government cyber security schemes have been coming thick and fast over the past couple of months. At the end of June UK.gov launched its Cyber Essentials self-assessment scheme for small businesses. It costs £300 quid but certified companies automatically qualify for free insurance. You can download the questions for free from one of the […]