Summary: Hewlett-Packard execs argue that the problem with the security culture today is that many businesses are still following a "check box" approach without understanding hackers' resources and capabilities.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Combating cyber attacks on businesses requires a complete change in understanding as well as stronger investment in defense before and after these breaches occur, based on a panel discussion of Hewlett-Packard executives and security experts on Friday.
In explaining HP's perspective on the current state of cyber security, Art Gilliland, senior vice president of enterprise security products for HP's Software group, reflected that most of the media and corporate attention is directed towards specific actors, such as Anonymous.
He described that approach as a "red herring" in terms of how companies need to respond.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Combating cyber attacks on businesses requires a complete change in understanding as well as stronger investment in defense before and after these breaches occur, based on a panel discussion of Hewlett-Packard executives and security experts on Friday.
In explaining HP's perspective on the current state of cyber security, Art Gilliland, senior vice president of enterprise security products for HP's Software group, reflected that most of the media and corporate attention is directed towards specific actors, such as Anonymous.
He described that approach as a "red herring" in terms of how companies need to respond.
read more.......http://www.zdnet.com/hp-execs-debate-reality-of-hacker-expertise-lament-most-businesses-dont-understand-7000010698/