Security & Business Resilience

The Fourth of July is a fitting time to reflect on another kind of independence: the critical, and increasingly endangered, independence of cybersecurity assessments and risk analyses.

Rising trade tensions are prompting businesses to reconfigure their global vendor networks. But in their rush to avoid the impact of tariffs, many are walking straight into fraud.

The command center has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past several decades, evolving from stations that primarily monitored burglary alarms into sophisticated hubs of security intelligence.

Attackers increasingly rely on botnet malware to accomplish their objectives. 

There are significant security challenges and opportunities ahead in the era of quantum computing.

Workforce changes are an unavoidable part of doing business, but organizations cannot afford to allow their security controls to lag behind these transitions.

Behind the tariff headlines, cybersecurity experts are watching for something less visible but just as consequential: a wave of state-sponsored cyber operations.

It’s vital that business leaders keep teams engaged, vigilant and turn people into organizations’ first line of defense this summer.

As threats become more sophisticated, cybercriminals are finding ways to get around MFA measures. This poses the question: is MFA enough to protect against modern threats?

Every minute shaved off the remediation process translates to reduced risk and a stronger, more resilient organization.

As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, many organizations prepare for a well-deserved break. But while employees take time off, cybercriminals get to work.

As organizations strengthen their defenses against external BEC threats, they must simultaneously consider the possibility of insider collaboration.

Security magazine talks with Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Akamai’s Application Security portfolio, about the intersection of API security and AI proliferation. 

Multi-factor authentication is now a cornerstone in most business’ cybersecurity strategies, offering an additional layer of protection beyond traditional passwords. 

As risks accelerate, so must crisis response. This piece explores why automation is essential to resilience, and how outdated models put organizations at risk.

Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology — it’s about people. 

The companies that will thrive in the face of constant cyber threats are those that embed security into who they are, not just what they do.

Security isn’t just a product to buy. It’s a story to tell, a culture to build, and a conversation to have, every day.

AI tools are quickly being designed to grow more capable and more autonomous — and therefore more unpredictable. 

In an economic environment where executives are scrutinizing every investment, the leaders who stand out aren’t the ones promising the most protection.