CIO.com - Privacy

Privacy Compliance 101: Why Massachusetts Data Security Standards DO Affect You

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Regulatory compliance tips on how to meet new data governance regulations that affect your company--failure could mean fines, loss of reputation and other risk management nightmares.

Lawsuit Increase Forecasted Due to Economic Recession

Ashley Laurel Wilson — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Litigation will increase during the coming year, according to more than one-third of U.S. in-house counsel members from 10 industries, including financial services, energy, health care, technology and real estate. Offshore outsourcing may be one solution.

Security Predictions: Experts Look Ahead to 2009 and Beyond

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Predictions, projections and prognostication for 2009 and beyond by Marcus Ranum, Jeff Spivey, Whit Diffie, Richard Hollinger and many more.

Massachusetts Data Privacy and Security Laws Impact Companies Across U.S.

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Cisco and SAP Launch Joint Application for Data Privacy Protection

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The cross-layer composite application enforces data-privacy rules at the network and application layers.

IT Security Pros Share Horror Stories

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The security sector is plagued with problems, from bad guys to bad buys, weak budgets to weak workers. Here are some common trouble spots, along with tactics for dealing with them.

8 Cheap Tips for Avoiding Pesky (and Expensive) Data Breach Notifications

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Worst Microsoft Windows Flaws of the Past Decade

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

From exploitable security holes and other flaws to viruses and worms, Microsoft and the software industry have labored to handle zero-day exploits and to develop protocols for reporting potential security problems. Here are the worst Windows flaws we've endured since the introduction of Windows 98.

Digging for Sensitive Information: 9 Sites to Find and Reveal the Truth About Anyone

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Want to get the scoop on someone you just met? Curious about that new employee or a prospective mate? Just want to get the real low-down on a potential business partner? These sites will help you get all the "sensitive" information you need.

Five Ways IT Can Avoid a Privacy Lawsuit

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Violating an informal privacy policy is a no-no, a recent court ruling found. CIOs can take some important lessons about text messaging and privacy away from the case of Quon v. Arch Wireless.

Summertime Security: No Letup for IT

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lazy days of summer? Not for these universities, hospitals and businesses.

Update: Hackers Hit Mars Lander's Website

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Turkish hackers redirected visitors from Mars Lander's website on Saturday; site back up now.

Optical Networking Market Tops $3B; Offers Companies Better Data Traffic

Ashley Laurel Wilson — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Communicating at the speed of light means better reliability, faster traffic flow and even better security because photons can't be hacked. How can you go wrong?

Identity Management for the Masses

Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

How Sabre Holdings provides distributed ID management for hundreds of thousands of travel services users.

Researchers Tout Functional Encryption That Knows Who's Who

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

User "attributes" are key to a new cryptography method, say UCLA researchers.