http://www.csoonline.com/ en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:57:58 GMT 2009-11-22T09:57:58Z en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.csoonline.com/article/508243/3_Basic_Steps_to_Avoid_Joining_a_Botnet?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net It's getting more difficult to keep employees stay safe and free from malicious activity online. But Team Cymru's Steve Santorelli presents a combination of techniques that can make their chances of infection much lower. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/508243/3_Basic_Steps_to_Avoid_Joining_a_Botnet?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/508080/Groundhog_Day_The_Gartner_IAM_2009_Event_in_Review?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net Cloakware Chief Technologist Robert Grapes on the "Groundhog Day" syndrome plaguing the IAM market, which was on display at Gartner's recent IAM summit. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/508080/Groundhog_Day_The_Gartner_IAM_2009_Event_in_Review?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/508039/The_Mass._201_CMR_17_Survival_Guide?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net As companies scramble to meet the requirements of the Bay State's data security law, CSOonline.com offers this collection of articles and podcasts to help IT security practitioners and compliance officers find the best approach. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/508039/The_Mass._201_CMR_17_Survival_Guide?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507974/The_Cloud_Security_Survival_Guide?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net For companies increasingly dependent on cloud services, security challenges abound. Here's a collection of articles, columns and audio to help IT security practitioners plot the right course. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/507974/The_Cloud_Security_Survival_Guide?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507823/Clear_Metrics_for_Cloud_Security_Yes_Seriously?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net In the second installment of his series on "Clearing the Cloud," security expert Ariel Silverstone proposes some clearer definitions and metrics to improve cloud security. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/507823/Clear_Metrics_for_Cloud_Security_Yes_Seriously?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507936/The_Botnet_Hunters_?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net They're the Internet equivalent of storm chasers, spending endless hours scanning and sleuthing, looking for the telltale signs of botnets. Here's an inside look at the battle against cybercrime's weapons of mass infection. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/507936/The_Botnet_Hunters_?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507825/Most_Security_Products_Fail_First_Certification_Tests?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net ICSA Labs finds most products need several more rounds of testing before they can be deemed "secure." Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/507825/Most_Security_Products_Fail_First_Certification_Tests?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507764/Network_and_Security_Operations_Convergence_A_Mini_Case_Study?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net Bringing network and security ops under one roof is translating into more efficiency and increased security for IT management and consulting firm AMERICAN SYSTEMS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/507764/Network_and_Security_Operations_Convergence_A_Mini_Case_Study?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507765/Managing_Security_Overseas_Contact_and_Coordination_with_Local_Regional_and_International_Authorities?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net Employees overseas are under your protection but not under your direct watch. In this book excerpt, Scott Alan Ast provides advice and examples for protecting employees by making and maintaining important security contacts abroad. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/507765/Managing_Security_Overseas_Contact_and_Coordination_with_Local_Regional_and_International_Authorities?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507364/PCI_DSS_No_Angel_But_Certainly_Not_the_Devil?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net Security luminaries Anton Chuvakin and Ben Rothke explain why 451 Group analyst Josh Corman is off base when he compares PCI security to a devil and "No Child Left Behind." Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/507364/PCI_DSS_No_Angel_But_Certainly_Not_the_Devil?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507328/Federal_Data_Security_Law_Careful_What_You_Wish_For_?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net A cybersecurity bill advanced further up the U.S. Senate gauntlet last week, and some IT security practitioners aren't happy about it. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/507328/Federal_Data_Security_Law_Careful_What_You_Wish_For_?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507263/Report_Retail_Shrink_Theft_Up_in_2009?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net Recession woes lead more to stealing, and increased stock loss globally, according to the latest Global Retail Theft Barometer from the Centre for Retail Research Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/507263/Report_Retail_Shrink_Theft_Up_in_2009?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507070/How_to_Compare_Patch_Management_Software?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net Agent or agent-less? Point solution or suite component? CISOs and analysts offer dos and don'ts for finding the patch management software that's right for your organization. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mary Brandel http://www.csoonline.com/article/507070/How_to_Compare_Patch_Management_Software?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507116/How_a_Botnet_Gets_Its_Name?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net Ever-growing and constantly changing botnets are perhaps the biggest threat to network security. But as part of the effort of tackling that problem, some argue security needs to agree on what to call them first. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/507116/How_a_Botnet_Gets_Its_Name?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/506855/6_Steps_to_Pull_App_Security_Back_to_the_Future?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net OWASP will host its 2009 AppSec DC conference next week, hoping to arm IT security practitioners with knowledge to improve application security. For a taste of what to expect, organization member Matt Fisher discusses what's wrong with app security today and six ways to make it better. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/506855/6_Steps_to_Pull_App_Security_Back_to_the_Future?source=rss_cso_exclude_net_net 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z