Focus Area: Data & IP

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The Canvas Breach: Lessons for SaaS Security Governance

Michelle Drolet

The Canvas compromise is like a lesson in SaaS security for organizations that have operational dependency on SaaS platforms. The Canvas global community includes more than 8,000 institutions across more than 100 countries, and Canvas is used by 100% of Ivy League universities. No surprise, then, that this compromise took both an operational and a reputational toll

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Preparing For Cybersecurity In The AI-Quantum World

Michelle Drolet

With the rapid adoption of AI and with quantum threats on the horizon, the security team’s reaction window is compressing fast. AI is not only accelerating attacks but also making these easier to scale. Quantum computing is forcing leaders to question whether today’s cryptographic protections will be enough in a quantum world. It is therefore important to understand

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Rethinking Security For AI Systems

Michelle Drolet

Cybersecurity has generally kept pace with the growing sophistication of threats. It has evolved from firewall and antivirus to next-gen firewalls, comprehensive endpoint security suites and intelligence-driven approaches such as EDR, XDR and MDR—solutions based on the assumption that systems behave predictably and that risks can be mapped, monitored and mitigated within specific guardrails. But even

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When Campus Safety Laws Meet Cybersecurity: The Digital Implications of the Jeanne Clery Act

Michelle Drolet

In December last year, a shooting incident at Brown University saw two students lose their lives, and left nine injured. And on March 12, an active shooter killed an ROTC instructor at Old Dominion. Tragically, it seems like such disturbing news from university campuses is becoming normalized. Federal authorities have opened an investigation into Brown, digging into the ‘how’ of

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5 Minute 59 Second Read

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A 5-step approach to taming shadow AI

Greg Neville

Lacking formal AI risk frameworks allows shadow AI to proliferate unchecked, but a structured approach to governance can prevent dangerous blind spots. AI is being leveraged across organizations to boost productivity, accelerate innovation and optimize business processes. The problem is that adoption has outpaced discipline. Only a minority (23.8%) of organizations have formal AI risk

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Towerwall Cybersecurity Services Now Available on AWS Marketplace

Michelle Drolet

BOSTON – August 31, 2021 – Towerwall, a 25-year provider of cybersecurity services for emerging to mid-size enterprises, today announced it has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to list its array of data and IT security services and onsite deployment of Virtual Security Officers on the AWS Marketplace. Towerwall is one of the

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8 Common Pen Testing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Michelle Drolet

Penetration testing is vital, but are you doing it right? Here are some common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them. One of the most effective ways to uncover flaws and weaknesses in your security posture is to have a third party carry out planned attacks on your system. Penetration testing is all about

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4 Minute 43 Second Read

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10 (More) Free Security Tools Worth a Look

Michelle Drolet

Security pros have a lot to juggle, but look in the right places and you can find invaluable assistance for free. Maintaining security is a never-ending business. There’s so much to worry about, from misconfigured software to phishing attacks to a rapidly expanding inventory of devices with their own vulnerabilities and update requirements. We could all use

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Q&A Panel: How to Stay Cybersafe in 2020

Michelle Drolet

Live online Thursday, May 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET Cyberthreats morph rapidly as they try to stay ahead of our defenses; wearing new disguises and breaking down virtual barriers in unique ways. The answer to, “How do I remain secure?” changes as quickly as the cyberthreats we face. Join us for an interactive Q&A Panel

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10 Things I know about… COVID-19 scams

Michelle Drolet

10. Pandemic panic Criminals thrive during a crisis, knowing people under stress and distraction are more prone to readily click a text or email link without thought to its legitimacy. As such, COVID-19-related phishing attacks grew 600% in the first quarter. 9. FTC Warnings The Federal Trade Commission just reported $12 million in coronavirus scams calling it the

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