Data Loss-prevention Efforts Stymied by Poor Processes
Protecting corporate data entails more than securing the perimeter; it requires that companies identify the data to be secured and explicitly define with processes how to prevent leaks. And according to a recent survey, not enough businesses do what it takes to prevent data leaks.
Analysis: 2007 Global State of Information Survey
Five years ago, when CIO, CSO and PricewaterhouseCoopers collaborated on the first "Global State of Information Security" survey, very few people knew how bad the problem was. Now everyone knows. They just don't know how to fix it.
Survey: Consumers Only Think They Are Cyber Safe
Most U.S. consumers believe they’re protecting their computers against cyberattacks, but their actions indicate they aren’t as safe as they think, according to a study released Monday.
US Net Executives Clinging to Firewalls
Although attracting support worldwide, American businesses aren’t necessarily buying into the Jericho Forum’s urging to rely less on hardened perimeter security -- firewalls and intrusion detection -- in favor of tougher internal security.
Mobile Workforce Leaves Networks Vulnerable, Survey Says
A majority of IT managers believe the mobile workforce makes their enterprise networks more susceptible to malware and other threats, according to a new survey.
Aberdeen Security Research
CSO, in conjunction with analyst firm Aberdeen, brings you the latest security research.
Sample Questions For Finding Information Security Weaknesses
Sidebar to Using Metrics to Diagnose Problems: A Case Study
Using Metrics to Diagnose Problems: A Case Study
Andrew Jaquith is a Yankee Group analyst and founder of discussion site Securitymetrics.org. The following excerpt is taken from his current book, Security Metrics: Replacing Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt.
Numbers: Software Vulnerabilities Spike
The annual IBM Internet Security Systems security trends report published Tuesday shows software bugs increased 39.5 percent in 2006.
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