Security

How CIOs Can Prepare for Healthcare ‘Data Tsunami’

Research firm IDC predicts an exponential increase in healthcare data, including data from new sources outside the control of IT. In response, CIOs need to prioritize compliance in governance policies and get a handle on 'shadow IT.'

Sony Scandal Highlights Why We Need to Rethink Email

Email isnu2019t as secure as it once was -- and it was never that secure to begin with. The recent Sony scandal proves that you need to remind employees that email isnu2019t private and it could become public accidentally or on purpose.

Be careful what you transform: The unintended consequences of digital innovation

Moving past the illusion of data democracy

Individuals can no longer be their own privacy enforcers

Why It’s Time to Start Using a Password Manager

CISOs need a simplified approach to security solutions. The good news: cybersecurity platforms help solve the issue.

Why It’s Time to Start Using a Password Manager

No one can remember dozens of strong passwords, and thanks to the plethora of password managers available today, nobody has to. Here are two easy-to-use password managers that can help you stay safe online.

Surprise! TRUSTe Can’t Always be Trusted, FTC Says

The FTC fined TRUSTe, a site that aims to validate online retailers' security safeguards, for failing to audit sites that previously earned its seal of approval.

Open Source Code Contains Fewer Defects, But There’s a Catch

Research suggests that software developed using open source code contains fewer defects than that built with proprietary code. The catch is that open source code rarely benefits from security teams specifically tasked with looking for bugs.

Snapchat Says Its Weaknesses Are Actually Strengths for Advertisers

Many social media platforms collect any and all data they can on users to help sell targeted ads. Snapchat says that strategy is 'rude' and 'creepy,' but the reality is the company can't deliver targeted ads even if it wants

Facebook’s Anonymous ‘Rooms’ Could Cause IT Headaches

Facebook released a new app that's designed to provide anonymity and encourage users to discuss things, in secret, that they might not normally share with friends. CIOs and their IT teams would be wise to keep an eye on apps like Rooms that let

State CIOs List Security as Top Priority for 2015

In the coming year, top state tech officials aim to ramp up efforts to secure digital systems as they shift to the cloud, consolidate data centers and move on a host of other priorities.