Implementing an adaptive, risk-based authentication process for remote system access is proving effective as more staff members work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Ant Allan, a vice president and analyst at Gartner.

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes why Barclays is being investigated for allegedly spying on its employees. Also featured: How the pandemic is affecting CISOs; an FBI assessment of nation-state threats to U.S. election.

Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs is out with its latest Global Threat Landscape Report, and it tracks cyber adversaries exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic at a worldwide scale. The best response? A shift to proactive defense, says FortiGuard's Derek Manky, Chief, Security Insights & Global Threat Alliances.

Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., who has twice introduced a measure to pave the way for a national patient identifier, explains in an in-depth interview why he believes such an ID is essential.

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the hijacking of a virtual court hearing in the Twitter hacking case. Also featured: Why network segmentation is more important than ever; update on Windows print spooler vulnerability.

Too many companies that are implementing behavioral biometrics to combat fraud lack a complete understanding of how to make the most of the technology, says David Lacey, managing director at IDCARE, Australia and New Zealand's not-for-profit national identity and cyber support service.

Christopher Leone, assistant special agent in charge, United States Secret Service, offers advice to organizations on forging relationships with law enforcement as part of their cybersecurity incident preparedness plans.

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the hacking of Dave, a mobile banking app. Plus: Sizing up the impact of GDPR after two years of enforcement and an assessment of IIoT vulnerabilities.

Social media analytics tools can play a key role in mitigating the risk of brand impersonation fraud, says Barika Pace, senior director analyst at Gartner.

Data analytics can play a critical role in detecting payroll fraud, says Kelly Paxton, a fraud examiner and private investigator.