http://www.csoonline.com/ en_us (c) Copyright 2012 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:27:59 GMT 2012-02-13T00:27:59Z en_us (c) Copyright 2012 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.csoonline.com/article/699119/three-reasons-why-asking-risky-questions-reduces-risk?source=rss_security_awareness Business professionals are often afraid to ask uncomfortable questions and will avoid certain topics entirely. But Michael Santarcangelo explains that by evading difficult issues, we actually increase our risk Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Michael Santarcangelo http://www.csoonline.com/article/699119/three-reasons-why-asking-risky-questions-reduces-risk?source=rss_security_awareness 2012-01-31T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/698107/tide-turns-against-sopa-but-it-s-not-dead-yet?source=rss_security_awareness Public pressure against the Stop Online Privacy Act has stopped the bill's momentum. But the Protect IP Act is still up for consideration in the Senate. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Taylor Armerding http://www.csoonline.com/article/698107/tide-turns-against-sopa-but-it-s-not-dead-yet?source=rss_security_awareness 2012-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/697959/managing-information-security-during-an-innovation-void?source=rss_security_awareness An innovation void is deepening security's struggle to protect, according to In-Q-Tel's Peter Kuper. But can the gap be closed by infosec professionals willing to seize the initiative? Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/697959/managing-information-security-during-an-innovation-void?source=rss_security_awareness 2012-01-12T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/693966/4-spear-phishing-hooks-for-the-holidays?source=rss_security_awareness Expect some of the typical phishing lures to be cast this year, but more targeted 'spear-phishing' twists raise the potential for damage Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/693966/4-spear-phishing-hooks-for-the-holidays?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/693435/how-your-signature-can-propel-your-security-career?source=rss_security_awareness Skip the cookie-cutter approach to security! Tailor your work and make it worthy of your signature Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Michael Santarcangelo http://www.csoonline.com/article/693435/how-your-signature-can-propel-your-security-career?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/693188/9-secrets-of-getting-stuff-done-in-a-big-company?source=rss_security_awareness Even well-run organizations can be political, inflexible and resistant to new ideas. How do you accomplish anything when you're facing those challenges? Here are 9 ways to achieve your security goals. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Mary Brandel http://www.csoonline.com/article/693188/9-secrets-of-getting-stuff-done-in-a-big-company?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/692900/how-to-have-real-risk-management?source=rss_security_awareness Akamai Technologies CSO Andy Ellis talks about some of the things organizations need to consider in order to better manage risk. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT George V. Hulme http://www.csoonline.com/article/692900/how-to-have-real-risk-management?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/692551/how-to-rob-a-bank-a-social-engineering-walkthrough?source=rss_security_awareness Professional social engineer Jim Stickley walks through the steps he typically takes to fool clients into thinking he's there for fire safety, while he's really proving they are an easy target for a data breach Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/692551/how-to-rob-a-bank-a-social-engineering-walkthrough?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/692550/social-engineering-my-career-as-a-professional-bank-robber-?source=rss_security_awareness Today's criminals aren't stealing money -- that's so yesterday, according to Jim Stickley. He's broken into financial institutions large and small, but it's sensitive data he's after to demonstrate how vulnerable they are to a headline-making breach Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/692550/social-engineering-my-career-as-a-professional-bank-robber-?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/691322/welcome-to-ultracorp-millennials-?source=rss_security_awareness A few cordial reminders from your helpful and responsive Boomer/Gen X security department Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Derek Slater http://www.csoonline.com/article/691322/welcome-to-ultracorp-millennials-?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/690715/finding-security-s-opportunity-to-engage?source=rss_security_awareness Sometimes security can find surprising places to connect and engage with others in an organization. Michael Santarcangelo offers some tips on how to identify them Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Michael Santarcangelo http://www.csoonline.com/article/690715/finding-security-s-opportunity-to-engage?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/690126/master-these-two-words-to-advance-your-security-career?source=rss_security_awareness Leading from the front is a regular series from Michael Santarcangelo that shares practical tips, insights and solutions focused on security leadership, security awareness and effective communication. In this article, he explains why a simple "thank you" can go a long way Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/690126/master-these-two-words-to-advance-your-security-career?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-09-20T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/687570/improve-your-security-leadership-with-one-simple-lesson-from-improv-?source=rss_security_awareness Leading from the front is a regular series from Michael Santarcangelo that shares practical tips, insights and solutions focused on security leadership, security awareness and effective communication. In this article, he reveals how theatre improv techniques can be applied to security leadership Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/687570/improve-your-security-leadership-with-one-simple-lesson-from-improv-?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-08-10T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/687039/legal-quicksand-shrink-wrap-and-click-wrap-agreements?source=rss_security_awareness You see shrink-wrap and click-wrap agreements when you click through terms and conditions in accessing an online service. But Michael Overly cautions you to consider their legal and business liabilities before you blindly agree Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/687039/legal-quicksand-shrink-wrap-and-click-wrap-agreements?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-08-02T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/686961/security-leadership-with-three-roadhouse-rules?source=rss_security_awareness Leading from the front is regular series from Michael Santarcangelo that shares practical tips, insights and solutions focused on security leadership, security awareness and effective communication. In this article, he explains how three rules from a film can bolster security leadership Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/686961/security-leadership-with-three-roadhouse-rules?source=rss_security_awareness 2011-08-01T04:00:00Z