Why the security industry should stop relying on FUD. Issue 3 (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Curry, Sam
• Is Part Of: Computer fraud & security. Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 10
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: Computer crimes -- Periodicals; Computers -- Access control -- Periodicals; 364.168
• DOI: 10.1016/S1361-3723(18)30024-1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1361-3723

Abstract

Abstract : The narrative around information security has always been much more negative than the rest of the technology sector. Discussions around cyber tend to focus on threats and consequences, rather than the optimistic emphasis on progress and opportunity found in areas such as the cloud or mobile technology. Discussions around cyber tend to focus on threats and consequences, rather than the optimistic emphasis on progress and opportunity found in areas such as the cloud or mobile technology. The security industry often gets carried away with the level of doom and gloom and all too often, we see the conversation veering into fear, uncertainty and doubt. The industry has a duty to use its knowledge and experience to guide organisations into making choices that will improve their confidentiality, integrity and availability when a security incident occurs, says Sam Curry of Cybereason.