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Information Security Management: The Basics

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Industry View| Ira Winkler on Awareness Training

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Awareness training is great when people can hurt only themselves. But when people can hurt others, stronger measures are required.

Cost-Cutting Through Green IT Security: Real or Myth?

Bill Brenner — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some say the concept of green IT security is a stretch, but others see a real opportunity to cut costs as well as carbon emissions. (Part two in a series: How to Manage Security in a Recession)

Security and Business: Financial Basics

Michael Fitzgerald — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You need to find and use the right financial metrics to communicate security's value to your company. Here are pros and cons of four: TCO, ROI, EVA and ALE.

Making Security Work When Staffing is Tight

Bill Brenner — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When you can't afford new hires, there are plenty of ways to give the people you have better security scruples. (Part One in a series: How to Manage Security in a Recession)

DOJ Staffer Tapped to Head US-CERT

Robert McMillan — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security has named Mischel Kwon as head of US-CERT.

Security and Business: Communication 101

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Communication skills are the number one requirement for leadership success. In security, step one in communication is understanding the language and priorities of the business.

Citrix Executive to Replace Sourcefire CEO

Robert McMillan — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Citrix Systems' executive John Burns has been named CEO of Sourcefire, effective July 14.

DOJ Staffer Tapped to Head US-CERT

Robert McMillan — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security has named Mischel Kwon as head of US-CERT.

A CEO and CSO Who Actually Communicate about Security

Katherine Walsh — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Former Sharper Image CEO Richard Thalheimer and his CSO talk about how a close reporting relationship helped them reduce fraud and prioritize risks during their years together.

Survey: Security Complacency Rising Among Execs

Katherine Walsh — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

CSO's e-crime survey finds net crime steady, executive complacency rising

Microsoft Fires CIO for Policy Violation

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft fired its Chief Information Officer, Stuart Scott, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Microsoft would not share details beyond saying that Scott was let go after an investigation for violation of company policies.

Complacency Can Be a Dangerous Thing

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

I think my paranoia is getting to me again. Im seeing complacency everywhere I look and, frankly, its pretty unsettling.

Ram Charan: The Business of Security

Sarah D. Scalet — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Mattice, CSO of Boston Scientific, quizzes the man Fortune magazine calls "the most influential business consultant alive" about how security executives can better serve the business"

The Case of the Reluctant Complainant

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Or, security and misconduct investigations advice for human resources professionals.