Security

Security Rises to a CEO-Level Priority

The State of the CIO research shows that cybersecurity and enterprise risk are zooming up the charts as high-profile topics on the CIO and CEO agendas, says CIO Publisher Adam Dennison

AT&T Will Pay $29 a Month for Your Online Privacy

AT&T is offering gigabit fiber broadband service in a select few U.S. cities for $70 a month, a discount of $29 off the regular price, but only if customers are willing to forfeit online privacy.

How to Fight Cyberthreats: White House Calls on Congress, Tech Industry to Help

President issues executive order to facilitate sharing information about cyberthreats, but says Congress needs to act on liability protection and data breach notification.

7 Social Engineering Scams and How to Avoid Them

Even the most savvy IT professionals can fall victim to social engineering attacks. Hereu2019s how to recognize these threats and avoid falling prey to them.

What the Anthem Data Breach Says About the Vulnerability of Healthcare IT

What the Anthem Data Breach Says About the Vulnerability of Healthcare IT

The Anthem data breach, along with other highly publicized cases like Sony and Target, tell us that corporate information systems are fighting a losing battle against hackers. Large health systems are most vulnerable due to their outdated IT infrastr

Corporate cyber security: Sharing is caring

Cyber security may finally be a unanimous, bipartisan national priority, but lawmakers should focus on information sharing, not security mandates

Linux hit by critical security hole

A new security hole has been discovered in Linux that allows anyone to remotely take control of a system without knowing the username and password.

How to Mitigate Data Monetization Risks

Big data represents a substantial asset for your organization, but it's also a potential liability. Here's how to assess and mitigate the risks of your data initiatives.

Federal IT Leaders Want Cloud Vendors to Provide Clarity

FedRAMP director says industry needs to do more to document security protocols in cloud services as agencies look to broaden adoption of the program across government.

How Big Data Analytics Can Help Track Money Laundering

Criminal and terrorist organizations are increasingly relying on international trade to hide the flow of illicit funds across borders. Big data analytics may be the key to tracking these financial flows.