FUD Watch: Sometimes, Data Breach Hype Is Justified
Each new data breach shows just how off the mark organizations can be when it comes to security. Public hangings may be necessary, but the facts had better be solid.
FUD Watch | Good and Bad in the 'Security Researcher Circus'
Linux kernel creator Linus Torvalds is understandably annoyed with the circus atmosphere of vulnerability disclosure. But flaw finders deserve some credit for bringing order to the process.
FUD Watch | When Did the Sky Start Falling?
CSO's senior editor goes on vacation and the world falls apart. Bill Brenner looks at the recent, alarming headlines and looks for reason.
FUD Watch | DNS Flaw Worth the Worry
Senior Editor Bill Brenner notes that it's pretty common for the research community to amp up the hype around certain security flaws. In the case of a flaw in the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS), the alarm may be justified this time. But the researchers tried to handle it responsibly, at least.
Olympic Security, China and Intellectual Property
CSO's publisher says you should think twice about employees (or family or friends) headed to China for the Olympics, and what data they might leave there
Recession Questions
Ask yourself these questions to help tune your security operation for maximum efficiency.
FUD Watch | Black Hat and the Hype Machine
Next month the hacking community will descend upon Las Vegas for the Black Hat and Defcon events. But are these events anything more than theater?
Industry View: Web Application Security Today - Are We All Insane?
WhiteHat Security's Jeremiah Grossman believes the current approach to protecting Web apps is the very picture of insanity.
Information Security Management: The Basics
It's one thing to establish a security program that meets the needs of your organization. It's quite another to successfully embed the principles of that program into the very DNA of your organization.
Industry View| Ira Winkler on Awareness Training
Awareness training is great when people can hurt only themselves. But when people can hurt others, stronger measures are required.
Data Center Directions Virtual Conference
Attend this free, 100% online event exploring tools and techniques for making your data center deliver for today and tomorrow.
Maximizing Site Visitor Trust Using Extended Validation SSL
Now with Extended Validation (EV) SSL available from VeriSign, you can show your customers that they can trust your site. Learn about EV SSL benefits in the free VeriSign white paper.
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