Info Risk Today Podcast

In parts of Europe and Asia, privacy legislation took solid steps forward in 2012. In the U.S., however, progress has stalled. Is the U.S. at risk of falling behind when it comes to privacy protection?

It's as much about people as it is technology for organizations to successfully implement a continuous monitoring program, says George Schu, senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton.

From point-of-sale hacks to malware and DDoS attacks, the top cyberthreats of 2012 have been aggressive and strong. Is it time for organizations to adopt a "hack back" strategy against perceived attackers?

Former FBI cyber unit chief Tim Ryan sees mounting dangers from the insider, acknowledging undiscerning employees who don't follow proper processes can cause devastation. But he says the actions of those with malicious intent can be more catastrophic.

Eurograbber is more than just another banking Trojan. It's an exploitation of fundamental online banking authentication practices that could strike any institution, says Check Point's Darrell Burkey.

McAfee CPO Michelle Dennedy and Intel CISO Malcolm Harkins work for the same company, but in some ways they are worlds apart. How must privacy and security leaders bridge gaps to face challenges ahead?

Developing a bring-your-own-device

policy that's well-integrated with an organization's overall information security strategy requires a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach, says attorney Stephen Wu.

As missiles and bombs do real damage in Israel and Gaza, a veteran Israeli cybersecurity expert, Amichai Shulman, downplays the significance of the assaults waged against Israeli websites, contending any damage has been minimal.

An executive at a bank in New Jersey that was battered by Hurricane Sandy offers lessons learned, including the importance of having a well-tested, detailed business continuity plan.

Cloud-based botnets and mobile malware are two of 2013's top cyberthreats. What other threats make the list? Georgia Tech's Paul Royal tells how security pros and organizations can prepare.