Security

Real-World Horror Stories Show Why Data Security Is So Hard

In today's bring-your-own-device and cloud services enterprise, real-world stories of data loss abound. What's really horrifying: Things seem to be getting worse.

CISOs Look to Hire White Hat Hackers to Head Off Security Breaches

The best defense is a good offense and savvy CISOs are searching for security professionals such as certified ethical hackers. However, the demand for these highly skilled workers is skyrocketing.

CIOs Should Push Big Data Projects but Prioritize Privacy

In its recent report on big data and privacy, the White House again pushed for a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights that could adversely affect some big data initiatives. Experts say CIOs should continue to push their organizations to leverage big data

Chicago Woman Gets $50 Fine for Facebook Comment

Big Brother was watching a Chicago woman when she wrote on the Facebook page of a local dog park, and a misinterpretation of the post led to a $50 fine.

Survey Spotlights IT Need to Address Cloud Security

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Survey Spotlights IT Need to Address Cloud Security

A new Sophos survey suggests IT pros are skeptical of the security of popular cloud-storage services, but many still allow unfettered access and the majority do not encrypt data transferred between mobile devices and the cloud.

7 Ways CIOs Should Prepare for the Digital Enterprise

The whole world's gone digital. As today's companies try to keep up, many CIOs feel like a hamster on a wheel, constantly moving but never getting anywhere. This advice from the recent MIT Sloan CIO Symposium could offer at least a bit of r

10 Tips to Embed Positive Information Security Behaviors in Employees

For decades, companies have attempted to educate employees on security awareness. However, these efforts have largely failed. Instead of merely seeking to give workers knowledge, you need to embed behaviors that reduce information security risk.

10 Tips to Embed Positive Information Security Behaviors in Employees

For decades, companies have attempted to educate employees on security awareness. However, these efforts have largely failed. Instead of merely seeking to give workers knowledge, you need to embed behaviors that reduce information security risk.

BYOD Widening Employee-Employer Trust Gap, Survey Finds

Webroot today released the results of a survey on BYOD that suggests the employee-employer trust gap is widening. The company also created an eight-point "BYOD Bill of Rights" to help bridge that gap while keeping corporate data secure.

The importance of zero-trust and an adaptive perimeter in cyber fortifications