BILL BRENNER
Seven Deadly Sins of Social Networking Security
To users of LinkedIn, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter or all of the above: Are you guilty of one of these security oversights?
Just unwrapped a brand-new PC? Security pros share their secrets for making your system Internet-safe.
PCI Security Pain: Amid Recession, Merchants Struggle to Comply
With the recession drying up compliance budgets, merchants send PCI Security Standards Council General Manager Bob Russo a letter asking for help (includes audio).
Experts Only: Time to Ditch the Antivirus?
It's definitely not the right move for the average computer user, but some security experts claim they have found better security by disabling the AV and relying on other controls and behaviors.
5 Mergers for a Less Aggravating IT Security Industry
Tired of wading through an overly saturated security market in search of the right defenses for your company? Here are some mergers security experts say would make the industry more tolerable.
WHO Declares Swine flu a Pandemic. Now What?
The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert level to 6, making swine flu the first true pandemic in more than 40 years. Here's what it means for your company.
How Microsoft Influenced Adobe Security (In a Good Way)
Microsoft used to be the poster child for insecure software. Now Adobe is following in its footsteps with a set patching schedule. CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner says Microsoft deserves credit for actually improving security.
Summer Reading for Security Pros: Schneier or Sagan?
Sometimes, the security practitioner has to put down the latest tome on Trojans and terabytes and restore their sanity with something spiritual or even smutty. Here's what some of your colleagues are reading and why.
Security Wisdom Watch: Swine Flu Edition
The world was on a panic footing again when swine flu spread from Mexico to the U.S. and elsewhere in early May. Some organizations and individuals offered useful guidance. Others spread fear for a few days, and then went away. Here's the scorecard.
Swine Flu: A Wake-up Call for Emergency Planners
Think Swine Flu is an overblown health threat with negligible security consequences? Think again.
Gartner Video: Best Practices for Web Application Security and Compliance
Faced with the growing threat of hacker attacks, how do you protect your data and your corporate reputation while increasing revenue?
Email Continuity: Don't Know What You've Got Till it's Gone
Today, more email is being sent and attachment sizes are becoming larger. This means that security, archiving, and continuity systems must be able to scale easily. Learn to manage your email better…
