Security
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Vendor Risk Assessment: A Necessary Evil
Tue, May 06, 2008 - Security assessments are tedious, but they reduce risk and are worth the time. And efforts are underway to simplify and automate the process.
Tips on Relieving Overloaded E-Mail Systems While Saving Money
Wed, April 30, 2008 - Pepperdine University's CIO shares advice on how he implemented an e-mail alternative solution that cut costs, saved storage resources and addressed security problems.
Tips to an Effective IT Risk Management Plan for Financial Services
Wed, April 30, 2008 - An effective IT risk management program should provide the board of directors, senior management, regulators and other stakeholders with the confidence that IT can deliver business value efficiently and securely while providing high-quality assurance around data integrity, availability and confidentiality.
Data Security Tips for CIOs: Wiping the Hard Drive
Thu, April 10, 2008 - A CIO responsible for donating end-of-life computers shares her experiences with data security technology and managing used technology in a secure and environmentally friendly way.
Encryption Not All It's Cracked Up to Be: Assessing the Risks and the Cost
Fri, April 04, 2008 - A new type of attack discovered by Princeton researchers demonstrates that encryption alone may not be an effective defense. Managing security is managing risk, and these tips can help show you whether encryption software and self-encrypting disks are worth the cost.
10 Things IT Needs to Know About Ajax
Thu, April 03, 2008 - Web development expert says watch for security, network performance issues in new Ajax applications.
Stop That Attack! Blocking and Stopping Network Intruders
Tue, March 25, 2008 - Computer security is big business these days, and no wonder: Stories of security breaches make the papers and TV news shows with increasing regularity. From confidential business data to Social Security numbers and credit card accounts, there's plenty of information winding up in the wrong hands.
Seven Habits of Effective CISOs
Mon, March 10, 2008 - From helping others to influencing the right people, these tips will help transform your work habits from average to stellar with advice from CISOs around the world.
Tips for Honing the Auditor's Interviewing Skills
Wed, February 27, 2008 - Investigative skills are vital to anyone conducting an investigation when misconduct concerns arise; inexperience could lead to costly mistakes.
Legal Obstacles Delaying Federated Identity Management
Wed, January 30, 2008 - The challenge of identifying and authenticating internal and external users for network access or parties involved in monetary transactions has plagued businesses and government agencies for some time. A legal framework can ease federated identity management implementation while helping minimize risk and increase security.



