Security

Thu, July 23, 2009 - The news report begins with shots of a tense space shuttle launch. Engineers hunch over computer banks and techno music pounds in the background. There is a countdown, a lift-off, and then you see a young man in a black T-shirt and sunglasses, apparently reporting from space.

Thu, July 23, 2009 - Security pros are reasonably confident most companies will survive this latest compliance push unscathed. And why not? Many of the provisions are basic best practices other government regulations and industry standards have required for years. That's not to say this is a piece of cake.

Wed, July 08, 2009 - About this series: Companies are clamoring for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to keep their data safe from online predators. But there is much confusion over what the true ingredients are. In this series, CSOonline talks to security practitioners, analysts and other experts for a crash-course on what DLP is, what it isn't and how to get on the right track. We'll begin with the proper technologies to use, followed by the right people policies.

Mon, July 06, 2009 - It doesn't take a high-profile, multibillion-dollar scandal to rock an enterprise. These days, when employers are cutting salaries, staff and bonuses--and staff is uncertain about the next round of layoffs--more employees are committing fraud.

Mon, July 06, 2009 - A new Gartner report details how companies are "passing the toxic buck": Sending their PC e-waste to secondary markets in emerging countries that aren't always equipped to handle the PC disposal in environmentally-friendly ways. However, according to one computer industry watcher, PCs are just the tip of the e-waste iceberg.

Mon, June 29, 2009 - Review of security needs provides a long list of issues to address.

Mon, June 29, 2009 - A former Air Force CIO highlights practical ways to improve system and network security

Wed, June 24, 2009 - You may not know it, but now more than ever, your business is at risk from cybersquatters. Here's what you can do to fight the problem.

Thu, June 11, 2009 - A recent incident involving Domino's Pizza had a special Caterpillar team tasked with protecting its brand integrity taking notes and buzzing about how quickly a simple video can suddenly drag a massive corporate name through the mud.

Wed, June 10, 2009 - The web application firewall (WAF) market is still undefined, with many dissimilar products falling under the WAF umbrella. Here's what you need to know.