Debunking the Patch Tuesday Hype Machine
[FUD Watch with CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner] The PR machine has a well-tuned system that kicks into overdrive the second Tuesday of each month: Microsoft's Patch Tuesday. Why it's not worth it.
LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter Users Beware
[FUD Watch with CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner] The headlines are full of doom and gloom about attacks against Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn users. Take this threat seriously, but don't let the alarming headlines drive you away.
DHS and Cybersecurity: Yes, No, Maybe So?
[FUD Watch with CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner] A lot of smart people think the Department of Homeland Security is too inept to handle our online defenses. But moving cybersecurity elsewhere won't necessarily solve the larger problem.
Career Advice: How to Prepare if you Score an Interview
When you've made it to the playoffs, don't forget the fundamentals of the game.
Vulnerable Windows Machines? Shocking!
[FUD Watch with CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner] Vulnerability clearinghouse Secunia releases new research suggesting nearly all Windows PCs are at risk. Didn't we know that already?
Obama's Blackberry Is No Security Threat
FUD Watch: CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner notes that the dumbest security FUD can be found in the government. Exhibit A: Reports that President-Elect Barack Obama will be forced to give up his Blackberry for security reasons.
Gene Spafford on IT Security Education
While infosec profession has grown dramatically, the formal curriculum in college education still needs improvement. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)
Rich Mogull: 7 Infosec Trends for 2009
Shrinking budgets, the collapse of the database security market, DLP going mainstream - the former Gartner pundit places his bets for the coming year. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)
Application Security: The Turning Point?
Are we there yet? Editor in Chief Derek Slater wants to say yes, but an OWASP expert says no.
The Evolution of Security
We've always professed the importance of selling the business value of security. Here comes the payoff.
Security Directions: A Virtual Conference
Available On Demand Sept. 30 - Dec. 30
Join us for a virtual event with candid, expert information on top security challenges and issues - all from the comfort of your desktop.
Protecting PII: How to Work with IT to Manage Risk
Understand the critical nature of the test data privacy problem and get tips on how to work with IT to implement a test data privacy program.
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