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Fundamentals of Security

Looking for fundamental information on infosecurity, corporate security, business continuity, and related topics? We've culled through CSO and CIO magazines for the most essential reading.

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What Is a CSO?

A definition, a brief history and a job description for security leadership.

ABCs of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

These days, the list of potentially business-disrupting events seems almost endless: viruses, power blackouts, natural disasters and even terrorist attacks. Good business continuity plans will keep your company up and running -- this primer helps make sure you've covered all the necessary bases.

ABCs of Intellectual Property Protection

Your company's intellectual property -- whether that's patents, trade secrets or just employee know-how -- may be more valuable than its physical assets. This primer, compiled from CSO articles, covers basic and overlooked steps for keeping your secrets secret.

ABCs of Identity Management

Providing IT managers with tools and technologies for controlling user access to critical information within an organization.

ABCs of New Security Leadership

Maintaining the right level of boardroom and employee security awareness is a consequence of leadership. And more effective ideas and tactics are replacing the old, reactive security leadership paradigm. CSO looks at what's Out and what's In.

ABCs of Phishing and Pharming

Phishing is a method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive e-mails and websites. Pharming also aims to collect personal information from unsuspecting victims by essentially tinkering with the road maps that computers use to navigate the Web. You don't want either one working its evil genius on your customers. Here's how to be on your guard.

ABCs of Physical and IT Security Convergence

Call it convergence, call it holistic security management. By either name, itâ¬"s the subject of much talk these days. Here's the definition of convergence and an explanation of the desired payoffs and unexpected pitfalls that can obstruct efforts to get all security functions working off the same page.

ABCs of Video Surveillance and Data Monitoring

Done correctly, surveillance activities can help deter or catch theft and fraud. Done poorly, however, it can be expensive and ineffective, and can create legal risks and morale problems. Here are pointers on creating and communicating your policy and determining ROI.