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Cloud security planning – here's to a safer future
Multi-factor authentication

Cloud security planning – here's to a safer future

Discussion is likely to focus on cloud security, with IT professionals asking themselves: How did we cope with the threat situation last year?.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
Machine learning is key to securing corporate data in the cloud
Malware

Machine learning is key to securing corporate data in the cloud

In securing data in the cloud, companies now face a multi-faceted challenge that features flexible data access from large numbers of users and devices.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Protecting organisations from insider threats - Bitglass
Identity and Access Management

Protecting organisations from insider threats - Bitglass

The biggest challenge for most external threat actors is gaining access to a target organisation, but insider threats already have this.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
How to overcome the multi-cloud security challenge
Multi-cloud

How to overcome the multi-cloud security challenge

More organisations are adopting multi-cloud strategies to reduce the risk of stoppages and increase flexibility. But security remains a concern.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Beware of the 'man in the cloud'
Cloud Access Security Broker

Beware of the 'man in the cloud'

Bitglass AU's David Shephard discusses the 'man in the cloud' attacks that are becoming increasingly popular - and effective.

By David Shephard • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019
CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?
Multi-factor authentication

CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?

A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Achieving uncompromising security without compromising privacy
Endpoint Protection

Achieving uncompromising security without compromising privacy

Navigating the BYOD era, companies must balance robust security measures with user privacy, steering away from invasive MDM to agentless solutions.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Developing a one-two punch for cloud security
Data Protection

Developing a one-two punch for cloud security

When data is regularly accessed from a myriad of devices outside the corporate firewall, strategies to maintain effective security have to evolve.

By David Shephard • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018
GDPR, changing what it means to be a good data custodian
Data Protection

GDPR, changing what it means to be a good data custodian

As GDPR compliance takes effect, businesses face scrutiny over data usage, revealing lapses and redefining what it means to be a good data custodian.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
Securing cloud platforms in the financial services sector
Cloud Access Security Broker

Securing cloud platforms in the financial services sector

Organisations in the financial services sector are faced with a unique set of challenges when it comes to IT security.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018