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mhhf1ve
6/13/2016 5:53:09 PM
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Security will become ever more important...
With more and more services and hardware connected to a network, security breaches are only going to become more frequent -- especially when companies aren't aware of all the ways malicious attackers can try to infiltrate various systems..
A very concerning threat could even be built into the hardware:
https://www.wired.com/2016/06/demonically-clever-backdoor-hides-inside-computer-chip/
Who would have thought that there might be an insecurity at the chip level...?
Re: Security will become ever more important...
Actually, enough chip companies are now building security measures directly into silicon that it's not uncommon. Microsemi was a candidate for Light Reading's 2016 Leading Lights Award for innovative security measures for its on-chip inclusion of security technology, for just one example.
People involved in security are quite confident about the effectiveness of the security that the industry is providing (always with the allowance that it will never stop being a cat-and-mouse endeavor of measures and counter-measures). But with appalling security breaches announced nearly every day, I can't say as I'm mollified by their confidence.
-- Brian Santo
mhhf1ve
6/14/2016 6:35:56 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
> "enough chip companies are now building security measures directly into silicon that it's not uncommon."
Sure, there are even chips dedicated to security -- such as the now famous Apple 'Secure Enclave' (and the various related security tech in ARM chips).
But the idea that there could be a built-in backdoor secretly activating to gain access to low level functions -- I think that's a relatively new attack vector that (hopefully) hasn't been seen in the wild. I'm not sure how a built-in backdoor would be detected, let alone patched?
DHagar
6/14/2016 9:19:00 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@mhhf1ve, isn't the key to those patches the ability to keep refreshing the design so that yesterday's back door becomes obsolete in the new design? Another example of the cat-and-mouse game. Example: Apple determined that the smartphones that the FBI got into would not be a threat in the new models?
mhhf1ve
6/15/2016 1:03:08 AM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
Well. But upgrading hardware in a cat&mouse game of security can get a lot more expensive than just software updates....
DHagar
6/15/2016 1:29:33 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@mhhf1ve, very true. Which almost makes one wonder if we won't evolve into a "virtualized" security with layers both in the devices as well as in the networks - which might mitigate some of those costs and make a secure system potentially more feasible.
mhhf1ve
6/15/2016 4:58:09 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
> "... make a secure system potentially more feasible..."
I think the "security of the future" will rely more and more on deep learning of behavior patterns... so even if backdoors exist, breaches may be identified by unusual usage patterns -- and perhaps avoided with instantaneous multi-factor authentication schemes.
Clearly, we're not there yet, however.
DHagar
6/23/2016 8:08:44 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@mhhf1ve, great vision. That makes sense in providing a much higher level of security.
Now you are talking about cognitive tools, which I agree with you will make the other solutions appear less effective. It makes sense to be able to identify and deploy solutions to "known" threats as opposed to assumptions.
mpouraryan
6/23/2016 4:49:04 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
As I read through the discourse, my response was simply: No Kidding...Just within the past 72 hours, I had a notice of a security breach at Uber and a phishing attempt from Chase. It appears that despite that we think about, try and do on our end, we seem to be at the mercy of the businesses that are truly unprepared.....
But we have to maintain hope...is there any other choice?
Onward to the w-end with all the possibilities
:)
DHagar
6/23/2016 8:11:13 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@mpouraryan, no fun! You are having a bad run. Your point is a good one about business being unprepared. I believe they are well behind the curve in just good security practices, let alone the proper identification and deployment of effective security designs.
There's lots of work to be done there!
Have a good w/end as well.
Michelle
6/30/2016 6:10:50 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
It's like there's a weekly quota for cyber crime! I have seen an increase in these sorts of alerts for my different online accounts.
mpouraryan
6/30/2016 6:14:52 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
Eternal Vigilance is key :)
Happy 4th of July to all.
"See" you all In Community next month
DHagar
6/14/2016 9:14:37 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@inkstainedwretch, interesting advancements and developments!
I think the key, as you point out, is to stay ahead of the cat-and-mouse game. I don't think there is a fool-proof system, just the knowledge, design, and consistency, to stay alert and ahead of the evolving breaches.
Interesting AT&T Report, I believe many businesses still think it's a threat to someone else and do not recognize it for what it is.
freehe
6/29/2016 12:21:01 AM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
DHagar, good points, I totally agree.
freehe
6/29/2016 12:24:26 AM
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AT&T Cyber Breaches
Glad AT&T created the report. Many executives and security managers and employees are clueless about how to handle cyber breaches. They usually have to hire a vendor to handle these issues.
Cyber breaches will remain a constant threats as long as companies lack effective security measures. No system will catch all issues but the more security measures put in places the lower the security risk.
Some companies need to do what government agencies do and hire hackers to work on staff.
"For businesses, cyber security attacks are almost inevitable, according to AT&T's latest report."
This is true. Companies also need to constantly educate employees about security risks such as downloading from unknown websites, use shareware or freeware and opening email attachments from unknown sources.
dlr5288
6/24/2016 11:50:40 AM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
Great points!
I agree. I think as technology advances there are only going to be more and more security issues. I think it's necessary for businesses to be as prepared as possible for when these things do happen rather than try to avoid that possibility completely.
DHagar
6/29/2016 4:24:29 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@dir5288, very true. Even if they are prepared, they are often prepared for the wrong thing. Trying to control the environment and prevent attacks is like trying to air condition the outdoors. The strategy is shifting to layers of security, alerts, and staying ahead of the game. This is where businesses are truly unprepared.
Michelle
6/30/2016 6:08:56 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@DHagar that's a great analogy I haven't heard before. Attack vectors seem to be changing or multiplying every day. It's no surprise to learn businesses aren't prepared for security breaches.
DHagar
6/30/2016 6:34:50 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@Michelle, thanks! It is a battle they can't win by trying to fix what has already happened, because the attackers will be finding new ways. So better managing what they already control "access" by building layers of security, and "alerts" to better respond when they are attacked, would provide a greater level of security than trying to control the hackers.
Michelle
6/30/2016 8:29:35 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
A layered approach plus alerts sounds good until you consider the number of potential alerts. I worry about alert fatigue in cyber security. I suppose this is why predictive analytics are being deployed more often these days.
DHagar
6/30/2016 8:40:23 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@Michelle, astute points! Sorry, I rapidly fired off reply and combined my two thoughts. You are correct on alerts. I was meaning layered approach for a variety of applications to prevent "access" and then a feasible alert system so that the business can identify the type of threat and determine appropriate response - from notation all the way up to crisis.
By the way, I am with you on the predictive analytics - I probably intuitively was tracking with the access to predictive analytics since I am actively enegaged in predictive analytics and cognitive security with IBM in some projects.
dlr5288
6/30/2016 7:56:16 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
I couldn't agree more!
That's the problem I feel like businesses just think they can stop hacks completely...and they can't! It's going to happen even with all the precautions. As long as they prepare to take care of the hacks, that's the important thing.
Michelle
6/30/2016 8:31:41 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
Attackers are constantly evolving alongside victim software. The future looks bleak when you consider this :(
dlr5288
6/30/2016 8:49:39 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
So true!
And if businesses aren't prepared for this I'm scared of what can happen in the future. Especially when it comes to protecting the customers privacy.
DHagar
6/30/2016 8:36:49 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@dir5288, strategy well executed will provide a safer buffer than the tactical approach of trying to "prevent" something they cannot control.
dlr5288
6/30/2016 8:51:18 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
Yes I totally agree. A strong strategy should help immensely when dealing with security breaches.
DHagar
6/30/2016 8:55:52 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
@dir5288, I believe your fears are well founded. As we move forward, I do not think businesses truly understand the impact and are a bit naive in their view of technology being something they are in control of. Now that everything is networked they do not realize the magnitude of the problem.
It's like individuals who expect privacy but post all their personal news on Facebook!
dlr5288
6/30/2016 9:29:03 PM
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Re: Security will become ever more important...
Yes so true! I also think that businesses are sometimes too caught up in a new project or advancement to worry about security. Which is also a big concern of mine.
clrmoney
6/14/2016 10:46:24 AM
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Cyber Security Increases
Of course busineeses need to do a beteer jobs with online security becasue viruses, malware trojans travels fast so they need t o have some highly secured antivrus software to solve the problem etc.
mhhf1ve
6/14/2016 1:01:59 PM
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Re: Cyber Security Increases
Antivirus software is actually becoming obsolete as more "zero day" exploits and trickier tactics are being used to disguise malware. Antivirus software can only get the "known" viruses and their variants. New malware is created all the time -- and it's nearly impossible to scan for everything. Newer security tactics treat all apps as untrusted and only grant access to valuable data when authorized humans are verified to be on the loop.
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