Are cyberwar games beneficial to test enterprise security?

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | January 12, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Are cyberwar games beneficial to test enterprise security? Automated Security Analysis of Android and iOS Applications Cyberextortion: How should CISOs handle it? Insecure MongoDB configuration leads to boom in ransom attacks Are bug bounty programs secure enough for enterprise use? NEWS Insecure MongoDB configuration leads to boom in ransom attacks Poor authentication in MongoDB configurations has led to a sharp increase in ransom attacks and experts say tens of thousands of databases could be at risk.   EXPERT ADVICE Are cyberwar games beneficial to test enterprise security? Traditional security testing is always recommended, but what about cyberwar games? Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses the best ways to test a security program.   Automated Security Analysis of Android and iOS Applications In this excerpt of Automated Security Analysis of Android and iOS Applications with Mobile Security Framework, authors Ajin Abraham and Henry Dalziel discuss mobile application penetration testing.   Cyberextortion: How should CISOs handle it? Organizations need to be aware of the threat of cyberextortion attacks and defend against them. Mike O. Villegas discusses the CISO's role in setting up the defense.   Are bug bounty programs secure enough for enterprise use? The use of bug bounty programs in enterprises is growing, but they aren't risk free. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses some concerns related to bug bounties.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.