Security

Thu, November 06, 2008 - Wide ranging state privacy and security laws enacted in Massachusetts are likely to impact the policies, practices, procedures, contracts and training used by companies nationwide.

Wed, October 15, 2008 - The complexity of today's technologies, regulations, business processes, security threats and a multitude of other factors greatly increases the risks faced by businesses today. These tips for building an enterprise security program (ESP) can help.

Fri, October 10, 2008 - IT and legal need to limit the risks associated with incident response while conserving resources--especially during the current economic downturn. These easy data breach protection tips shouldn't break the bank and may give you the elusive and magical ROI you need.

Wed, September 10, 2008 - Lawyers handle legal work. IT oversees technology. In an age where information is critical, it's vital for IT and legal to work together hand in hand to develop and implement legal holds policies and practices, or risk costly fines and irreparable damage to the company's reputation.

Wed, August 27, 2008 - When a credit card company or card issuer does not effectively manage the impact of a security incident that leads to fraud, customers are likely to cancel cards, decrease business and pass the bad news on to other consumers resulting in loss of trust and lost revenues. However, handling a fraud incident effectively can result in a stronger customer relationship.

Tue, August 26, 2008 - Four simple steps from a Forrester analyst can help your company choose the best instant messaging security product for its needs--from plugging data leaks for compliance and preventing IP theft to virus scanning and preventing SpIM.

Fri, August 15, 2008 - Linux kernel creator sounds off on hype surrounding security software vulnerabilities, his disclosure model for the Linux security list and his controversial thoughts about the OpenBSD "monkeys."

Wed, July 30, 2008 - Addressing application security solely as an operational issue doesn't work. Attackers are increasingly motivated by financial gain and have been learning how to exploit software for several decades. The same is not true for software engineers, and that needs to change.

Mon, July 21, 2008 - An inside source reveals details of missteps and misunderstandings in the curious case of Terry Childs, network kidnapper.

Fri, July 18, 2008 - An IT admin for the City of San Francisco holding the network hostage is just the latest high-profile example of the security risk posed by insiders. Learn what steps you can take so it won't happen to your company.