OPINION Articles
Expert opinions on all security, data protection and business continuity issues
Are passwords a waste of time?
Bob Bragdon takes on the notion that strong passwords and most other security controls make employees less productive
Will iPad kick Adobe Flash off the Internet?
IT security pro James Arlen thinks the iPad's anti-Flash design will be the death of Adobe's troubled software. Why he rejoices at the prospect.
How young upstarts can get their big security break in 6 steps
Companies crave experience in their security staffers, dimming prospects for entry-level applicants. Bill Brenner on how a young upstart can break through.
An infosec revolution in Boston
SOURCE Boston, B-Sides and Beansec: Boston takes its turn as infosec event hub next week.
Some states get it; some don't
Bob Bragdon says politics shouldn't dictate government privacy policies.
Enabling business strategy is the goal
Integrated security is about how people, policies, procedures, technology, architecture and corporate culture are aligned to enable the enterprise to do what would otherwise be too risky
Are You Making a Security Career or Working a Job?
In his first column as CSO's Career Catalyst, Michael Santarcangelo outlines three essentials everyone needs to consider to make security work more than just a job
Sometimes, You Should Just Keep Quiet
Ira Winkler on why Pennsylvania's CISO firing was no surprise
Smart Phone Attacks: Here and Now
CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner warns that the ubiquitous nature of BlackBerry, iPhone and other smart phones means once-theoretical threats are now a clear and present danger.
What Are the Most Underrated Security Technologies?
We've heard about security technology some consider overrated. But which techniques and technologies should IT shops be valuing more?
Enter the Security KnowledgeVault
The resources in this Security KnowledgeVault provide expert advice on everything from creating a multilayered security strategy and deploying a more proactive fight against cybercrime, to realizing when it's time to stop going it alone and seek outside, expert help.
Protecting Your Data on Mobile Devices
Protecting data on mobile devices creates a whole new batch of security headaches. Join experts in this Videocast lead by John Girard, VP and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner, to hear how you can deploy a comprehensive enterprise encryption strategy.
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Data Protection
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