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Information Security Management: The Basics

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's one thing to establish a security program that meets the needs of your organization. It's quite another to successfully embed the principles of that program into the very DNA of your organization.

Cost-Cutting Through Green IT Security: Real or Myth?

Bill Brenner — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some say the concept of green IT security is a stretch, but others see a real opportunity to cut costs as well as carbon emissions. (Part two in a series: How to Manage Security in a Recession)

DOJ Staffer Tapped to Head US-CERT

Robert McMillan — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security has named Mischel Kwon as head of US-CERT.

Citrix Executive to Replace Sourcefire CEO

Robert McMillan — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Citrix Systems' executive John Burns has been named CEO of Sourcefire, effective July 14.

DOJ Staffer Tapped to Head US-CERT

Robert McMillan — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security has named Mischel Kwon as head of US-CERT.

Symantec Eyes Faster Installation, Scanning

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Installs fast, runs fast, and downloads fast. These will be the characteristics of Symantec Corporation's next-generation security products for consumers, an executive said Monday.

Trend Micro Bolsters Security Package

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Trend Micro Monday announced a line of desktop and server security products intended for small to midsize businesses.

Sourcefire Says No To Barracuda's Takeover Bid

Robert McMillan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sourcefire has rejected a $186 million unsolicited takeover offer from Barracuda Networks.

McAfee Researcher Charged With Fraud

Robert McMillan — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The man responsible for developing McAfee's ScanAlert certification service has been charged with fraud.

When High Security is a CEO Perk

Katherine Walsh — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Who’s the most paranoid technology company, as measured by money spent on its CEO’s security? Because of SEC reporting discrepancies, it’s anyone’s guess

Analysis: Opposition to Google's DoubleClick Deal Mounting

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

For some privacy advocates, Google’s proposed US$3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick represents a major threat.

Analysis: Security Industry Consolidation

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The churn and froth in the infosec industry never ends, as vendors consolidate, spin off and reposition. But are CSOs getting better security as a result?

Microsoft Fires CIO for Policy Violation

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft fired its Chief Information Officer, Stuart Scott, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Microsoft would not share details beyond saying that Scott was let go after an investigation for violation of company policies.

Shame on the Journal

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

As if managing security in your enterprise isnt hard enough, The Wall Street Journal, in its August 1st article Ten Things Your IT Department Wont Tell You, outlined...

Bruce Schneier Questions Why We Need a Security Industry

Mon, 07 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The primary reason the IT security industry exists is because IT products and services aren’t naturally secure, Schneier says.