Content by Suparna Goswami

The Do's and Don'ts of XDR Implementation

Suparna Goswami  •  June 2, 2021

XDR - cross-layered detection and response - should be implemented exclusively in the cloud or on premises, says Jason Cavallaro, national IT manager at CJD Equipment, a distributor of construction equipment in Australia.

Leveraging Machine Learning to Fight Money Laundering

Suparna Goswami  •  May 31, 2021

Machine learning can play a big role in fighting against money laundering, says Rene Perez, financial crimes consultant at Jack Henry and Associates.

Avoiding 'Alert Fatigue'

Suparna Goswami  •  May 27, 2021

The key to reducing "alert fatigue" is to make sure alerts are repeatedly validated before they're distributed, says Chris Kubic, CISO at Fidelis Cybersecurity, who formerly served as CISO at the U.S. National Security Agency.

Utilizing SOC Automation to Its Full Capacity

Suparna Goswami  •  May 21, 2021

SOC automation capabilities need to be enhanced to go beyond performing routine tasks, says Abdullah Al-Attas, head of cybersecurity at PLUS Malaysia.

Making the Most of XDR

Suparna Goswami  •  May 21, 2021

Although many companies are deploying extended detection and response, or XDR, their efforts often are coming up short, says Richard Stiennon, chief research analyst at IT-Harvest.

Authentication Challenges in Faster Payments

Suparna Goswami  •  May 18, 2021

When it comes to faster payments, the only way to control fraud is to build in fraud and risk mitigation plans before a transaction is made, says Peter Tapling, board member, U.S. Faster Payments Council.

Profiles in Leadership: Manish Dave

Suparna Goswami  •  May 18, 2021

Manish Dave of LafargeHolcim has been part of the manufacturing industry all his professional life. He heads the IT security and internal controls for the APAC region and aims to have a false positive rate of zero.

Vulnerability Management: Essential Components

Suparna Goswami  •  May 3, 2021

Effective vulnerability management requires more frequent scanning of infrastructure, says Steve Yurich, CISO at Penn National Insurance, who explains his organization's approach.

Preparing for Compliance With UK Fraud Legislation

Suparna Goswami  •  April 26, 2021

The U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 mandated strict reforms and imposed tough new penalties on lawbreakers in an effort to crack down on corporate fraud. The U.K. might soon adopt similar legislation. How must enterprises prepare for this?

How to Prevent Wire Transfer Fraud

Suparna Goswami  •  April 19, 2021

How is wire transfer fraud evolving, and how can the risk be mitigated? Three experts provide insights in this panel discussion.

Developing an Effective Incident Response Plan

Suparna Goswami  •  April 14, 2021

An incidence response plan is worthless unless it's customized to meet an organization's needs and tested on a regular basis, says Mark Goudie, regional director services, APJ, at CrowdStrike.

Defining Synthetic ID Fraud: How It Helps With Mitigation

Suparna Goswami  •  April 14, 2021

Now that the Federal Reserve has issued a definition for synthetic ID fraud, fraud-fighting efforts likely will improve because it will be easier to identify red flags, some security experts say.

The Role of Predictive KYC in Fighting Money Laundering

Suparna Goswami  •  April 9, 2021

How can automation help to reduce money laundering fraud? Larry Gordon and Kathleen Gowin of the consultancy Endurance Advisory Partners describe how predictive KYC can help mitigate risks.

Fighting SIM Swap Fraud

Suparna Goswami  •  March 31, 2021

Banks and mobile network operators should collaborate to mitigate the risks of SIM swap fraud, which can lead to account takeovers, says Clare Messenger, global head of fraud protection at the U.K. telecom firm JT Group Ltd.

'Zero Trust': An Outdated Model?

Suparna Goswami  •  March 29, 2021

The "zero trust" model is outdated in today's cloud environment, says Ian Thornton-Trump, CISO at Cyjax, a threat intelligence company, who recommends the use of segmentation and monitoring for anomalous behavior instead.