Successful mitigation of today’s security threats requires an approach that is both on the offensive and on the defensive. Here, we give our take on how to approach and handle specific security challenges, as well as our reaction to some of the latest industry topics.
02.19.25In the Total Retail article, Phil Brass of DirectDefense warns that password reuse is fueling a rise in account takeover attacks in e-commerce. He recommends using federated logins or passkeys to strengthen customer account security. Read article on TotalRetail.
02.06.25In the Business.com article, Phil Brass of DirectDefense highlights essential best practices for securing e-commerce websites. These measures help safeguard customer data, maintain compliance, and build trust with online shoppers. Read article on Business.com.
01.28.25Security and privacy executive with tenure at global organizations TikTok, Apple and Hawaiian Airlines will lead and scale the company’s vCISO service offering DENVER – Jan. 28, 2025 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced that David Doyle has joined the company to lead and scale its vCISO services. Doyle brings more… Read more »
01.27.25In his Security Boulevard article, Jim Broome, CTO of DirectDefense, stresses that poor asset visibility in today’s complex IT environments increases cybersecurity risk. He urges organizations to prioritize comprehensive asset discovery and management to effectively protect their infrastructure. Read article on Security Boulevard.
01.23.25In Part 2 of the ITPro Today 2025 predictions article, Jim Broome, President and CTO of DirectDefense, cautions that cloud environments will face escalating security risks amidst visibility and cost challenges. Read article on ITPro Today.
01.23.25In the 2025 cybersecurity outlook, Jim Broome, CTO and President of DirectDefense, warns that AI will both strengthen defenses and amplify cyber risks, as attackers use generative AI and deepfakes to bypass traditional phishing detection. He emphasizes the need for ongoing employee training and advanced AI tools to keep pace. Broome also predicts that data… Read more »
01.14.25Company Deepens Executive Bench, Strengthens Strategic Partnerships, and Invests in Research DENVER – Jan. 14, 2025 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced significant accomplishments that solidify its role as a key partner in combating evolving cyber threats. Over the past year, the company has delivered innovative solutions, expanded its leadership team,… Read more »
01.12.25In the ITPro Today 2025 cloud trends article, Jim Broome, President and CTO of DirectDefense, warns that multi-cloud environments will face growing security risks due to poor visibility, default settings, and underinvestment. He urges organizations to prioritize cloud security strategies as attackers increasingly exploit misconfigurations and weak monitoring. Read article on ITPro Today.
01.10.25CISOs are increasingly challenged by tightening cybersecurity budgets amid escalating threats. Recent data indicates that 37% of CISOs reported flat or declining budgets year-over-year, with budget approval rates dropping from 52% to 35% . Despite these constraints, 94% of CISOs experienced disruptive cyberattacks in the past year, highlighting the critical need for effective security measures.… Read more »
01.01.25As artificial intelligence accelerates the evolution of cybersecurity threats in 2025, familiar dangers like phishing, insider threats, and ransomware are being supercharged, while AI models themselves are becoming new targets for prompt injection and data tampering. SC Media’s annual expert roundup warns of real-world impacts from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, including those involving quantum computing. Among… Read more »
