Steve Robb, Author at ControlScan

Steve Robb • SVP, Security Marketing & Product

Steve Robb has worked in the high-tech sector throughout his career, holding various positions in both product and services companies. He joined ControlScan in January of 2009 and has held multiple key roles in the company. Read More

Social Engineering: Don’t Fall Victim to Tax Phishing!

March 31, 2017 • Published by Steve Robb
Endpoint Security • Security Awareness • Social Engineering

Historically speaking, tax season is prime for tax-themed scams and social engineering attacks. Specifically, the number of W-2 phishing scams have peaked recently. Attackers and social engineers begin by targeting finance and HR departments with spear phishing emails that spoof C-level executives and request employee W-2 forms.

Cyber Defense and the Unknown Enemy

September 30, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Firewalls • Network Security

Cybersecurity Unknowns: It’s not the “who” but the “what.” When you stop and think about your business’s IT security, do you often wonder who the unnamed faces are behind the relentless barrage of cyber attacks out there? Everyone has an opinion: “Government target—must be a nation-state” or “Little guy—must be a disgruntled ex-employee.” Our assumptions, […]

Take Event Log Monitoring Off the “Too Hard” Pile

July 12, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Internet of Things • Network Security • Point of Sale

Event log monitoring—or keeping an eye on your system logs for security and compliance purposes—can be a challenge. Here at ControlScan we see businesses and their IT teams struggling with its implementation and/or maintenance just about every day.

The Secret to Making Compliance Suck Less

June 6, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Firewalls • Network Security • Security Awareness

Have you been told your organization needs to comply with certain information privacy and/or security standards, such as PCI, HIPAA, etc.? If so, you may find yourself quickly overwhelmed with all the requirements for bringing people, processes and technology into “compliance.” Yes, compliance can suck.

The Moving Target of Healthcare Cybersecurity

June 3, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Internet of Things • Network Security • Vulnerability Management

2015 became known as “the year of the healthcare breach,” with healthcare hit hard and representing over 39 percent of known breach events. Healthcare organizations of every size are realizing they can no longer afford to ignore the risks they are exposed to on a daily basis. It’s critical that today’s healthcare organizations protect patient […]

Get Ahead of the Bad Guys with Penetration Testing

May 20, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Network Security • Physical Security • Security Awareness

Your Company is Under Attack Your company’s networks are being probed, prodded and attacked countless times every day. Unless you’re watching your logs, you’re likely unaware all this activity is taking place. Awareness, being a critical element of an effective defense, is important to cultivate and nurture. The Science Behind the “Pen Test” How do […]

How Malware Can Sneak into Your Network

May 12, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Malware • Network Security • Social Engineering

Internet connectivity drives the way today’s businesses operate. From communicating via email, to processing electronic payment transactions, to managing employee payrolls, nearly everything we do touches the Internet in some way. Unfortunately, the same technology that serves as our business backbone also empowers criminal activity.

3 Ways to Quickly Spot IT Security Gaps

May 1, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Network Security

Is anyone else worried? At a recent security industry event I heard an SVP from Symantec talk about results from their latest study of attack activity. They saw attack volumes drop off significantly on the weekends and holidays, indicating that these attackers are operating as 9-to-5 businesses. What’s more, Symantec found that cyber criminals are […]

The 4 Core Tenets of Healthcare Data Security

April 4, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Internet of Things • Network Security • Vulnerability Management

The healthcare industry has become the focus of intentional, targeted attacks. The healthcare data security threat landscape, once characterized by insider carelessness and petty theft, has turned much darker. Healthcare IT professionals have found it difficult to keep up with the broadening attack vectors. It’s no surprise, given the depth and breadth of the typical […]

Businesses Alerted to Ransomware Threat

April 4, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Malware • Ransomware • Security Awareness

Ransomware continues to make news headlines.In response to the growing ransomware threat, government agencies are issuing business alerts to raise awareness and offer guidance. Some of these recent alerts include:United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) — “Ransomware and Recent Variants” AlertFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) — “Ransomware on the Rise” PodcastAnd here is a […]

The State of Security Threat Management in 2016

January 17, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Cloud Security • Network Security • Vulnerability Management

Today’s IT professional is faced with managing a traditional network infrastructure while executing strategies to take advantage of emerging technologies like cloud services, mobile applications and Internet of Things (IoT) components. This evolving, complex, connected environment creates new points of vulnerability, challenging IT leaders to invest in human and technological resources.

Balancing the Risk and Reward of Cloud Computing [Video]

November 18, 2015 • Published by Steve Robb
Cloud Security • Internet of Things

Moving infrastructure and applications to the cloud enables a whole new level of connectedness for your organization and customers. Its accessibility and on-demand scalability make it an ideal platform for many evolving businesses. But, because it changes much of what we know about the traditional IT environment, there are some very real risks involved—even if hosting with a major service provider. Learn more about balancing the risk and reward of going to the cloud.

Windows Server 2003: A Prime Day to Migrate Away

July 15, 2015 • Published by Steve Robb
Firewalls • Network Security • Vulnerability Management

You likely couldn’t escape the news that today, July 15, is Amazon Prime Day. But did you know that today is significant for another, more business critical reason? As of today—July 15, 2015—Microsoft no longer supports the Windows Server 2003 operating system. Yes, it’s a big deal.

SSL and TLS: Should You Believe the Hype?

April 15, 2015 • Published by Steve Robb
Network Security • Vulnerability Management • Website Security

Many businesses are using outdated SSL and TLS versions as a security control because the software they’re running still supports it. But experts warn that these protocol versions, including SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0, are no longer secure and therefore require action on the business’s part.

Take Time Now to Know Your Service Providers

November 20, 2014 • Published by Steve Robb
Firewalls • Network Security • Physical Security

If 2014 will be remembered as the “year of the breach,” then 2015 is shaping up nicely to become the “year of the Service Provider.” Two especially high-profile breaches—Target and Home Depot—both originated with the theft of network credentials from third party vendors. You may be working hard to protect your network, but are your service providers?

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Posts published by: Steve Robb

Steve Robb • SVP, Security Marketing & Product

Social Engineering: Don’t Fall Victim to Tax Phishing!

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Cyber Defense and the Unknown Enemy

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Take Event Log Monitoring Off the “Too Hard” Pile

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The Secret to Making Compliance Suck Less

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The Moving Target of Healthcare Cybersecurity

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Get Ahead of the Bad Guys with Penetration Testing

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How Malware Can Sneak into Your Network

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3 Ways to Quickly Spot IT Security Gaps

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The 4 Core Tenets of Healthcare Data Security

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Businesses Alerted to Ransomware Threat

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The State of Security Threat Management in 2016

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Balancing the Risk and Reward of Cloud Computing [Video]

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Windows Server 2003: A Prime Day to Migrate Away

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SSL and TLS: Should You Believe the Hype?

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Take Time Now to Know Your Service Providers

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