Security

Tue, September 22, 2009 - IT security pros spend oodles of time trying to hammer best practices into the heads of fellow employees. But in an informal poll conducted by CSOonline, many admitted they don't always follow their own advice.

Thu, September 10, 2009 - One of the fascinating things to do when in New York City is to visit the Federal Reserve gold vault. The vault lies 86 feet below sea level, resting on Manhattan bedrock, and holds approximately 5,000 metric tons of gold bullion. The Federal Reserve Bank does not own the gold but serves as guardian of the precious metal, which it protects at no charge as a gesture of goodwill to other nations.

Wed, September 09, 2009 - In an interview with CSOonline last month, Heartland Payment Systems Inc. CEO Robert Carr lashed out against qualified security assessors (QSAs) who audited his company for PCI security compliance, claiming they missed key network holes that ultimately enabled a massive data security breach. Readers hit back, slamming Carr for not owning up to problems rampant in his IT security operation -- for one example, read One Man's View: Heartland CEO Must Accept Responsibility.

Wed, September 09, 2009 - Conventional wisdom is that Web wanderers are safe as long as they avoid sites that serve up pornography, stock tips, games and the like. But according to recently gathered research from Boston-based IT security and control firm Sophos, sites we take for granted are not as secure as they appear.

Tue, September 08, 2009 - You've got a few security guards and your CCTV system is up to snuff. You've got your building security covered, right? Think again. While many organizations are taking the steps to ensure their building is secure, many are ignoring basic pieces of the puzzle that is physical security in and around a facility.

Wed, September 02, 2009 - The effects of cybercrime are far reaching. It would be a difficult task to find someone who has never been affected by malicious Internet activity, or who does not at the very least know someone who has been negatively impacted by cybercriminals. Advances in Internet technology and services continue to open up innumerable opportunities for learning, networking and increasing productivity. However, malware authors, spammers and phishers are also rapidly adopting new and varied attack vectors. If the Internet is to become a safer place, it is imperative to understand the trends and developments taking place in the Internet threat landscape and maintain online security best practices.

Tue, September 01, 2009 - More companies have hired CSOs and CISOs in response to an ever-increasing regulatory compliance load. They are spending less on outsourcing as economic conditions prompt them to handle more security tasks in-house.

Wed, August 26, 2009 - How big is the cloud marketing challenge? CIO.com's newest survey of IT professionals on cloud computing shows fears regarding security, data management, TCO, compliance and vendor lock-in have only spiked since one year ago.

Tue, August 25, 2009 - From disguised video security cams to GPS tracking loggers, personal security is going high-tech. But these gadgets bring up a host of sticky ethical and legal questions.

Thu, August 06, 2009 - The criminals knew what they were doing when they hit the Western Beaver County School District.