JOAN GOODCHILD
Joan Goodchild writes frequently about security leadership, social engineering, social media security and cybercrime in her role as Senior Editor with CSO.
Her previous experience in business journalism includes roles as broadcast and web editor with the Boston Business Journal and as a news writer covering the Windows OS with TechTarget. Prior to that, she worked as a television reporter and anchor for more than a decade.
Joan has a Master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
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New method finds botnets that hide behind changing domains
Researchers at Texas A&M University believe they have a new way of fighting domain-fluxing botnets
7 communication mistakes CSOs still make
Is your security message getting lost because you are making one of these seven common errors? Veteran security pros share what they've learned about effectively raising security's profile.
Rustock botnet goes quiet, reason for takedown unclear
Spam-sending botnet Rustock has suddenly ceased activity, but it's having a small effect of spam levels.
Social networking security: 4 reasons why Facebook and vanity don't mix
A look at why self-glorification on social networks may make you the target of criminal adoration
Travel security in the Middle East and North Africa
What new security concerns now exist for international businesses amid the current political unrest in the Middle East and North African? What can organizations do to minimize risk?
3 simple reasons VoIP abuse will grow
Cisco predicts more hackers will set their sights on Voice over IP. Three reasons why the technology is ripe for abuse
Botnets: Size isn't everything, says new report
European researchers say botnet-size estimates are often exaggerated and do little to assess the real scope of the threat
Fighting botnets: Malware has 'exploded,' says security manager
Botnets are inundating inboxes with malware-laden spam, and they show no sign of slowing. One network security professional outlines his company's efforts to stay on top of the threat
CSO honors 2011 Compass Award winners
Security professionals with a record of excellence and a commitment to security programs that drive business are this year's CSO Compass Award recipients
3 reasons trustworthy sites can no longer be trusted
Research from Blue Coat Systems claims cybercriminals have shifted their malware-delivery technique from the internet's shadier sites and are hacking the domains we visit every day
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