How are Cybercriminals Threatening Security? Highlights from the 2015 Internet Security Threat Report

  • Tuesday, 18 Aug 2015 3:00PM EDT (18 Aug 2015 19:00 UTC)
  • Speakers: David Hoelzer, Robert Myles, CISSP, CISM, Don Maclean

Understanding how cybercriminals are threatening security is the firststep to securing your information and your company's goals. From socialmedia vulnerabilities to digital extortion, the 2015 Symantec InternetSecurity Threat Report (ISTR) leverages an unparalleled amount of data andis the resource needed to quickly uncover digital threats. Join thiswebinar to hear a discussion of the current threat landscape and a reviewof the ISTR's \Key Findings". In addition, Robert Myles with Symantecwill drill-down into some of the finer points of these "Key Findings" andoffer solutions to combat these various cyber threats.

Key Findings

  • How cyberattackers leap-frog corporate defenses
  • Why ransomware attacks increased 113% in 2014
  • How social networks and apps enable cybercriminals
  • Why corporate defenses are falling behind as cybercriminals movefaster
  • Why attacks on Internet of Things devices are more serious than ever