http://www.csoonline.com/ en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:44:48 GMT 2009-11-08T08:44:48Z en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.csoonline.com/article/506576/7_Ways_to_Stay_Happy_in_a_Miserable_Profession?source=rss_exec_communication 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_exec_communication 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/503820/A_Day_In_The_Life_of_Two_IT_Security_Curmudgeons?source=rss_exec_communication Two IT security guys survive a routine day the way many of us do -- by observing their daily challenges in words one might find career-limiting. Here they speak frankly -- and anonymously -- in diary entries of 140 characters or less. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://www.csoonline.com/article/503820/A_Day_In_The_Life_of_Two_IT_Security_Curmudgeons?source=rss_exec_communication 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/496288/Report_Business_Risk_of_Fraud_Corruption_Up_Amid_Economic_Crisis?source=rss_exec_communication Control Risks' report suggests businesses heighten efforts to guard against fraud and comply with stringent regulations. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/496288/Report_Business_Risk_of_Fraud_Corruption_Up_Amid_Economic_Crisis?source=rss_exec_communication 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/489255/5_Ways_To_Survive_a_Data_Breach_Investigation?source=rss_exec_communication When the digital forensics crew comes in to investigate a possible data breach, company execs often make matters worse by not being prepared. Here are five ways to keep it from happening to you. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/489255/5_Ways_To_Survive_a_Data_Breach_Investigation?source=rss_exec_communication 2009-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/483513/5_Steps_to_Communicate_Security_s_Value_to_Non_security_People?source=rss_exec_communication In belt-tightening times, making the case for security investment is more difficult than ever. Security Catalyst founder Michael Santarcangelo details five steps risk professionals can use to communicate value effectively. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/483513/5_Steps_to_Communicate_Security_s_Value_to_Non_security_People?source=rss_exec_communication 2009-03-10T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/479815/Security_Geeks_From_Isolation_to_Rock_Stars?source=rss_exec_communication IT security pros used to be seen as propeller-hat wearing introverts who hid in dark basements. But the blogosphere, podcasting and social networking has changed things dramatically. Here's how. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/479815/Security_Geeks_From_Isolation_to_Rock_Stars?source=rss_exec_communication 2009-02-07T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/467864/5_Must_Do_Cyber_Security_Steps_for_Obama?source=rss_exec_communication As President-Elect Obama focuses on two wars and a hemorrhaging economy, security experts are urging him to address five weak security links in America's cyber infrastructure that threaten the nation's defenses and financial institutions. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/467864/5_Must_Do_Cyber_Security_Steps_for_Obama?source=rss_exec_communication 2008-12-03T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/461481/Jeff_Spivey_on_Enterprise_Risk_Management?source=rss_exec_communication The former ASIS president explains the accelerating move to more comprehensive risk management models. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.) Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT Derek Slater http://www.csoonline.com/article/461481/Jeff_Spivey_on_Enterprise_Risk_Management?source=rss_exec_communication 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/459322/PCI_s_Post_Audit_Pain_Points_?source=rss_exec_communication Passed your first PCI compliance audit? You've only just begun! Veterans say ongoing challenges with log management, database encryption and upper management buy-in mean the task is never finished. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/459322/PCI_s_Post_Audit_Pain_Points_?source=rss_exec_communication 2008-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/451721/Five_Mistakes_Security_Pros_Would_Make_Again?source=rss_exec_communication Whether it's getting fired for standing up for what's right or making a network configuration mistake that leads to better security, there are some mistakes worth making. Five security pros offer personal examples. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/451721/Five_Mistakes_Security_Pros_Would_Make_Again?source=rss_exec_communication 2008-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/447183/Ouch_Security_Pros_Worst_Mistakes?source=rss_exec_communication We've all done regrettable things on the job, but does any valuable wisdom come of it? Four security pros candidly explain their biggest blunders and what they learned in the process. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/447183/Ouch_Security_Pros_Worst_Mistakes?source=rss_exec_communication 2008-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/440108/Data_Breach_Fallout_Do_CISOs_Need_Legal_Protection_?source=rss_exec_communication Since the security executive is on the hot seat after a data breach, some industry experts suggest CISOs get themselves some form of liability protection. The downside is that such protection could shield those who deserve the blame for an incident. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/440108/Data_Breach_Fallout_Do_CISOs_Need_Legal_Protection_?source=rss_exec_communication 2008-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/439428/Former_ISACA_Head_SAS_70_Changes_Coming?source=rss_exec_communication Marios Damianides, a partner in Ernst & Young's technology and security risk services group and past president of ISACA's board of directors, expects changes for SAS 70 and more collaboration between security and non-security management groups. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/439428/Former_ISACA_Head_SAS_70_Changes_Coming?source=rss_exec_communication 2008-07-25T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/413965/Information_Security_Management_The_Basics?source=rss_exec_communication It's one thing to establish a security program that meets the needs of your organization. It's quite another to successfully embed the principles of that program into the very DNA of your organization. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/413965/Information_Security_Management_The_Basics?source=rss_exec_communication 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/412113/Industry_View_Ira_Winkler_on_Awareness_Training_?source=rss_exec_communication Awareness training is great when people can hurt only themselves. But when people can hurt others, stronger measures are required. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/412113/Industry_View_Ira_Winkler_on_Awareness_Training_?source=rss_exec_communication 2008-06-30T04:00:00Z