http://www.csoonline.com/ en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:31:32 GMT 2009-11-22T12:31:32Z en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.csoonline.com/article/508039/The_Mass._201_CMR_17_Survival_Guide?source=rss_in_depth 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_in_depth 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507974/The_Cloud_Security_Survival_Guide?source=rss_in_depth 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_in_depth 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507823/Clear_Metrics_for_Cloud_Security_Yes_Seriously?source=rss_in_depth 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_in_depth 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507936/The_Botnet_Hunters_?source=rss_in_depth 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_in_depth 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507765/Managing_Security_Overseas_Contact_and_Coordination_with_Local_Regional_and_International_Authorities?source=rss_in_depth 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_in_depth 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/507116/How_a_Botnet_Gets_Its_Name?source=rss_in_depth 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_in_depth 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/506576/7_Ways_to_Stay_Happy_in_a_Miserable_Profession?source=rss_in_depth Okay, maybe it's not fair to call IT security 'miserable', but the lack of praise and abundance of blame certainly creates plenty of cynics and grouches. Security Incite's Mike Rothman offers seven keys to fight the good fight and still be happy. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/506576/7_Ways_to_Stay_Happy_in_a_Miserable_Profession?source=rss_in_depth 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/506309/Lifestyle_Hackers?source=rss_in_depth Jim Routh and Gary McGraw examine why twenty-somethings skateboard right past security controls, and what it means for employers (i.e. you!) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/506309/Lifestyle_Hackers?source=rss_in_depth 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/505874/Survey_Says_More_Companies_Hiring_CSOs_Holding_Steady_on_Spending?source=rss_in_depth Seventh Annual Global Information Security Survey: In a sign that companies may finally be getting that security is important, more say they have hired a CSO to take charge of their defenses. (Last of a four-part series) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/505874/Survey_Says_More_Companies_Hiring_CSOs_Holding_Steady_on_Spending?source=rss_in_depth 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/505872/IT_Security_Outsourcing_in_Decline_Companies_Do_More_In_house?source=rss_in_depth Seventh Annual Global Information Security Survey: Companies that once outsourced many IT security controls have opted to do more in-house. A look at what caused the shift. (Third in a four-part series) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/505872/IT_Security_Outsourcing_in_Decline_Companies_Do_More_In_house?source=rss_in_depth 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/505871/The_Curse_of_Cloud_Security?source=rss_in_depth Seventh Annual Global Information Security Survey: Companies are clamoring for services in the cloud. But the biggest problem from a security perspective is that few understand what they're dealing with. (Second of a four-part series) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/505871/The_Curse_of_Cloud_Security?source=rss_in_depth 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/506036/The_Magic_Triangle_of_IT_Security?source=rss_in_depth Michael Oberlaender looks at a practical approach to confidentiality, integrity and availability in the business world Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/506036/The_Magic_Triangle_of_IT_Security?source=rss_in_depth 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/505863/Companies_Seek_Social_Networking_s_promise_Find_Peril_Instead?source=rss_in_depth Seventh Annual Global Information Security Survey: Social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn enhance collaboration but also make it easier than ever for your employees to share customer data and company secrets with outsiders (First of a four-part series). Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/505863/Companies_Seek_Social_Networking_s_promise_Find_Peril_Instead?source=rss_in_depth 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/505680/How_9_11_Shaped_Hoover_Dam_Security_Operations?source=rss_in_depth Hoover Dam is one of the great wonders of American engineering and an important part of our nation's critical infrastructure. Here's a look at how the Bureau of Reclamation, a part of the U.S. Department of Interior, protects this national icon. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/505680/How_9_11_Shaped_Hoover_Dam_Security_Operations?source=rss_in_depth 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/505747/Red_Pill_Blue_Pill_Ruminations_on_the_Intersection_of_Inner_Space_and_Cyber_Space?source=rss_in_depth Richard Power looks beyond fear, doubt, and "broken" to cybersecurity's real connections to the evolving world. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/505747/Red_Pill_Blue_Pill_Ruminations_on_the_Intersection_of_Inner_Space_and_Cyber_Space?source=rss_in_depth 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z