Data Breach Fallout: Do CISOs Need Legal Protection?
Since the security executive is on the hot seat after a data breach, some industry experts suggest CISOs get themselves some form of liability protection. The downside is that such protection could shield those who deserve the blame for an incident.
Former ISACA Head: SAS 70 Changes Coming
Marios Damianides, a partner in Ernst & Young's technology and security risk services group and past president of ISACA's board of directors, expects changes for SAS 70 and more collaboration between security and non-security management groups.
Information Security Management: The Basics
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.
Industry View| Ira Winkler on Awareness Training
Awareness training is great when people can hurt only themselves. But when people can hurt others, stronger measures are required.
Cost-Cutting Through Green IT Security: Real or Myth?
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)
Security and Business: Financial Basics
You need to find and use the right financial metrics to communicate security's value to your company. Here are pros and cons of four: TCO, ROI, EVA and ALE.
Making Security Work When Staffing is Tight
When you can't afford new hires, there are plenty of ways to give the people you have better security scruples. (Part One in a series: How to Manage Security in a Recession)
DOJ Staffer Tapped to Head US-CERT
The Department of Homeland Security has named Mischel Kwon as head of US-CERT.
Security and Business: Communication 101
Communication skills are the number one requirement for leadership success. In security, step one in communication is understanding the language and priorities of the business.
Citrix Executive to Replace Sourcefire CEO
Citrix Systems' executive John Burns has been named CEO of Sourcefire, effective July 14.
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