Security

3 ways to minimize enterprise software selection risk

While a data-driven software selection focuses on requirements, the demo, product audit and reference checks reduce project risks in other ways.

Florida (mad)man inserts NFC chip in hand for Android ‘biohack’

A hacker reportedly embedded an NFC chip inside his hand to infect and control Android devices. The exploit seems relatively inane, but the concept of 'biohacking' could have far-reaching security implications.

New Chrome extension aims to protect Google passwords, foil phishers

Hackers often gain access to accounts by stealing password through nefarious means. The new Password Alert Chrome browser extension helps deter bad guys by discouraging people from reusing their Google passwords on other sites and detecting phishing

What a bad enterprise software purchase will cost you

If you fail to do the work upfront to select the best-fit enterprise software, you will pay the price.

How to balance data privacy and healthcare improvements

How to balance data privacy and healthcare improvements

Experts argue for clearer rules of the road to protect privacy through limited data collection and use in government, provider and health IT sectors.

Box CEO courts enterprise cloud customers

Businesses spend tens of billions of dollars a year trying to solve new problem with old technology, according Box CEO Aaron Levie, who says his company provides cutting-edge tech that addresses evolving enterprise storage needs.

How to calm your board’s nerves about cybersecurity

CIOs need to provide their companies' boards of directors with regular, easily understood briefings on data security, and steer the conversation toward the familiar ground of business risk management

How software evaluations can keep your project on budget and on time

An effective way to improve the accuracy of software implementation estimates is to use information collected when evaluating the selected product. Better estimates improve project management and reduce the risks of implementation problems.

CIO-CSO tension makes businesses stronger

Strong relationships within the C-suite are critical for businesses to thrive, but perhaps none are more important that the relationship between CIO and CSO.

How risk management leads to increased profit margins

Companies that put a premium on risk management can cope with ever-increasing business risks while seizing opportunities that present themselves.