Security

The Internet of Things Brings Far-Reaching Security Threats

Bringing new devices online at home and in the enterprise raises a host of security concerns that will require a more hands-on CIO and an organizational rethinking.

Outcome-Focused Response to 1.2B Stolen Credentials

Maintain an outcome-based focus while determining a course of action when announcements are made about large-scale credential theft.

How to Survive 4 Cloud Horror Story Scenarios

For all its promise, the cloud still brings some peril (like sleepaway camp or that dirt-cheap fixer-upper on the outskirts of town). Here are four cloud horror stories u2013 along with spoilers so you know how to make it out alive.

User Beware: That Mobile App is Spying on You

A recent study of the 400 most popular iOS and Android apps reveals that nearly all free apps, and many paid ones, collect users' personal data.

Security, Budgets Slow Mobility in Government

The emergence of SaaS and cloud-based workloads and services requires a broader approach to Zero Trust.

Security, Budgets Slow Mobility in Government

Officials at state and local agencies are slowly warming to a more mobile workforce, but telework remains the exception amid tight budgets and security concerns.

Analytics Project Wins New Business for Insurance Company

Insurer Bankers Financial wins a CIO 100 award for a new system that helps sales agents generate more accurate quotes that customers are more likely to accept.

Real-Time Analytics Helps Virginia Credit Union Prevent Fraud

The credit union used agile development to build an analytics system to stop fraudsters who, with only a bit of personal information, can con call center workers.

How to Protect Personal, Corporate Information When You Travel

Today's hotels are unfortunately vulnerable to keylogging, ransomware, malware and other types of attempted fraud. What's more, hackers' interest is shifting from credit card information to corporate espionage. Here's how to keep

5 Components to an Effective Security Strategy

Enterprise Wearables Present Tech Challenges and Management Pitfalls

Wearable technology experts share insights on the current hardware and software challenges facing the industry, as well as advice on how CIOs and IT can avoid the most common pitfalls associated with enterprise wearables.