MALCOLM WHEATLEY
Brits handle security differently than do the Yanks. Understanding why and how can help give both sides new ideas.
Corporate Image: Security Sells
Some companies are so serious about security, they try to make it part of their corporate image
Here Come the Auditors: Judgment Calls
Regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley are sending auditors to the pencil sharpener. CSOs must learn to cooperate and share expertise, without getting too close to these empowered examiners.
But who, precisely, are auditors? Who do they report to? Where does their power come from?
International Cybercrime: The Good, The Bad & The Internet
Good guys versus bad guys: That's every crime reduced to its most elemental level. In the shadowy world of cybercrime, though, the rules and tools for both sides are evolving at a breakneck pace. The following two stories offer a glimpse at some leading electronic law enforcement groupsand their adversariesin different parts of the world.
Security Questions to Ask an ASP
Ask potential application service providers the following questions, supplied by Greg Gianforte, CEO of ASP RightNow Technologies. There isn't a single set of correct answers; the point is that a few simple yes and no questions won't generally get you enough information to know whether the ASP offers an appropriate level of security for your particular application.
Using an application service provider means your computer application is running on someone else's server. Is the provider's security up to snuff? Better know which questions to ask.
A poorly handled employee termination can create a slew of security risks, from deprovisioning issues to (in the worst case) threats. That's why CSOs need a process for letting workers go.
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.
