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The Coalfire Blog

Welcome to the Coalfire Blog, a resource covering the most important issues in IT security and compliance. You'll also find information on Coalfire's insights into the unique IT GRC issues that impact the industries we serve, including Retail, Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Software, Government and Utilities.

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  • BYOD Survey Results: Employees are not playing it safe with company data

    August 14, 2012, Mike Weber, Managing Director, Coalfire Labs

    Mike Weber

    Employers are seeing a drastic increase in the number of employees using personal smartphones and tablets in the office. This “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) trend is causing headaches for the IT department and there is no stopping this trend. Due to the sensitive nature of company information often accessed on those devices, it has become a growing concern for small and large businesses alike. Read More

    Posted in: byod, GRC, IT, mobile, security | 1 Comments

  • Mobile Banking Malware: Protect Your Finances

    April 02, 2012, Mark Lucas, VP, Navis Services

    Mark Lucas

    The prolific rise in smartphones, tablets and other portable devices has greatly expanded the ways in which we interact with personal and professional services. The public can now singlehandedly use their mobile device to pay for things with the ease of flashing their cell phone. Unfortunately, this rapid expansion of convenience and service also expands the threats. Read More

    Posted in: e-banking, mobile, PA-DSS | 0 Comments

  • Mobile Application Security – The New Frontier

    April 18, 2011, Bruce DeYoung,

    Bruce DeYoung

    The power and popularity of consumer mobile computing is changing faster then you can say iFart (the #1 downloaded app worldwide). Commercial entities are rapidly adopting mobile-based applications for retail sales floors, restaurants and dining rooms, distributed mobile banking, and more. Read More

    Posted in: byod, mobile, security | 0 Comments