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Red Sky Alliance: An experiment in information sharing

Chris Camacho, information security officer at The World Bank Group in Washington D.C., explains how the Red Sky alliance helps member organizations safely share information.

StubHub scalps fraudsters

Whenever a list of log-on credentials is dumped onto the Web, retailers get hit with waves of automated attacks. Here's how ticket marketplace StubHub fights the threat.

Macs under attack, who is safe?

Mind the Byte seeks secure clouds to transmit research

Pharmaceutical and chemical research firm Mind the Byte is using vCider, which aims to take the sting out of managing and securing virtual private clouds across different infrastructure providers.

APT in action: The Heartland breach

Heartland Payment Systems CTO Kris Herrin talks about the attack that changed his views on data security

In depth: What does APT really mean?

And what should companies do about truly persistent threats?

A clear-eyed look at APT

Setting aside the hype, advanced persistent threats do present CISOs with a few to-dos

BYOD: There is No Stopping Employees' Devices on Your Network

It used to be the IT department's answer was always no when an employee asked to use a personal device for work.

CSO's Ultimate Guide to Social Engineering

A comprehensive view of social engineering methods and prevention

Download InfoWorld's Malware Deep Dive Report

New malware needs new defenses, and InfoWorld's special report tells you how to identify -- and stop -- these online threats

Resume Makeover: How an Information Security Professional Can Target CSO Jobs

Executive resume writer Donald Burns helps an information security professional position his resume for management-level infosec jobs.

How the Red Cross found its ID management groove

Red Cross CISO Suzanne Hall on the organization's monster effort to overhaul security and identity management.

Open Data Center Alliance working on cloud usage models

Aims to help cloud users quickly identify risks and security management toolsets

Two New Security Books Ponder: Just How Vulnerable Are We?

5 IT Security Breakthroughs Promise to Thwart Threats

Small company, big security challenges

Startup Linkable Networks decided to meet PCI DSS Level 1 security requirements, with cloud-based infrastructure as an extra wrinkle. Here's a look inside the effort.

What to Do in the Event of a Data Breach?

What are your risk managers thinking about?

Good security controls can cut insurance costs. Well-written insurance policies require cooperation among risk managers and security pros.

The Cloud Security Checklist

Cisco How-to Guides for Firewalls, IPv6, Contact Centers and Security Exams

Should Social Networks Be Blocked At Work?

The mobile security survival guide

A collection of articles to help you understand the mobile threat and plan your security program accordingly.

Holiday Shopping with Personal Devices At Work Could Pose Security Risk

Almost half of IT members in ISACA survey say bring-your-own-device trend is worrisome

Smartphones, social media tied into ELERTS emergency system

Chris Russo, deputy fire chief in the Massachusetts coastal town of Hull, launches ELERTS, an emergency communication system that uses smartphones and social media to communicate with first responders and other emergency personnel.

Prevent Your Systems From Being Hijacked: a Quick Guide

Thwart 'passing-the-hash' attacks by following these steps