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Mobile Security: Protecting Communications, Data and Devices
Predicting the future is difficult, however few will argue with the continued predicted growth of the use of smartphones. Naturally, this growth will also see an increase in exploits and vulnerabilities within these mobile computing platforms (operating systems, applications, web browser, etc). As new mobile product and service offerings flood the market, security and risk […]
Malware and Advanced Persistent Threats: Current Trends and Mitigation
Malware and Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) are cyberthreat categories directed at both business and political targets. The attack objectives therefore typically extend beyond immediate financial gain, and compromised systems continue to be of service even after key systems have been compromised and initial data breach goals reached. Malware successfully penetrates enterprises through a variety of […]
Welcome to the Newly Redesigned NYMISSA.org
On behalf of the New York Metro Chapter ISSA, we would like to welcome you to our newly redesigned website. Our team has been hard at work designing and developing this site to serve as an efficient means of communication and a first point-of-contact for prospective members. Take advantage of our new site by: Signing […]
The Dark Side: Financial Crimes and Identity Theft
Financial Crime is nothing new; however, the ways in which financial crime is being committed are changing. Criminals are increasingly using Information Technology (IT) to commit crime. The underlying threat of financial crime is a risk of doing business. Costs include, but may not be limited to, recovery actions, investigation, external legal advice, eForensic/data compromise […]
Application Security: Enterprise, Mobile and Web
Ask any security practitioner or developer what the first thing is that comes to mind when they hear the term “Application Security” and you will get many different responses. The term and concept encompass a variety of considerations that must be addressed when securing data on the application level. It is possible to focus on […]