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Defining Cloud Security: Six Perspectives
Cloud computing is all the rage these days, but confusion abounds over how best to secure it. Here, six IT security practitioners share their ideas on the key components of a cloud defense (part of an ongoing series).
Why Pen Testing Is Central to Pennsylvania's App Security
In this Q&A, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CISO Robert Maley explains why penetration testing has become an essential tool in his security arsenal.
7 Ways Security Pros DON'T Practice What They Preach
IT security pros spend oodles of time trying to hammer best practices into the heads of fellow employees. But in an informal poll conducted by CSOonline, many admitted they don't always follow their own advice.
Social Networking a Tool for More Secure Identity Management? No Joke!
At Digital ID World 2009, a Facebook platform engineer says social networking sites can be used to actually improve identity and access management. Why wasn't he laughed off stage by the skeptical security crowd before him? Read on.
News Flash: Data Debauchery That Happens in Vegas Doesn't Stay There
Digital ID World 2009: Organizations collect as much data as possible on people to verify their trustworthiness as a potential employee or customer. Here's why the practice isn't working.
A Swine Flu (H1N1) Business Continuity Planning Guide
Concerned about the coming flu season and the impact H1N1 will have on the workforce? Here's a fear-free roundup of articles, columns and podcasts to help you keep improving your preparedness plan.
7 Reasons Websites Are No Longer Safe
Many of the sites you visit regularly and think are secure are laden with data-stealing malware. Here are seven reasons why, and advice on how to protect your systems.
4 Ways to Get the Most from Your PCI QSAs
In response to Heartland CEO Robert Carr's claim that his qualified security assessors (QSAs) missed key weaknesses during a PCI security audit of his company, security experts offer tips to get the most from an assessment.
How to Succeed in a Two-Faced IT Security Job Market
More companies are hiring CSOs and moving security tasks in-house. But that doesn't always mean more jobs (article and 3 audio clips).
Cloud Security: Time to Smoke Another One?
CSOonline embarks on a series about cloud computing risks and how to minimize them. Here's how you, the reader, can be part of the solution.
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.
