New Report: Firmware-Based Threats
Firmware is a cyberattack vector. While public attention focuses on cyberattacks and data breaches conducted over networks with software-borne malware, the risk of malicious code embedded in the firmware of millions of digital devices poses a potentially more serious threat to cybersecurity. This report reviews how security professionals view the firmware threat as well as their impression of the tech industry’s readiness to detect and prevent a firmware-based attack.
Hugh Taylor
Hugh Taylor is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). In addition to editing Journal of Cyber Policy, he writes about cybersecurity, compliance and enterprise technology for such clients as Microsoft, IBM, SAP, HPE, Oracle, Google and Advanced Micro Devices. Prior to launching his freelance writing career, he served in executive roles at Microsoft, IBM and several venture-backed technology startups.