COMPLIANCE Articles
IT Security Outsourcing in Decline; Companies Do More In-house
Seventh Annual Global Information Security Survey: Companies that once outsourced many IT security controls have opted to do more in-house. A look at what caused the shift. (Third in a four-part series)
Companies Seek Social Networking's promise, Find Peril Instead
Seventh Annual Global Information Security Survey: Social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn enhance collaboration but also make it easier than ever for your employees to share customer data and company secrets with outsiders (First of a four-part series).
Making Sense of Rapid7's Metasploit Acquisition
The information security community stands to benefit from Rapid7's acquisition of Metasploit, IT security experts say. But much depends on how Rapid7 handles its new property.
The Seven Deadly Sins of Security Policy
Are your security policies really managing your organization's risks? Or are they just 'check-the-box' rules? We detail common policy mistakes security pros often make.
7 Ways Security Pros DON'T Practice What They Preach
IT security pros spend oodles of time trying to hammer best practices into the heads of fellow employees. But in an informal poll conducted by CSOonline, many admitted they don't always follow their own advice.
Data Mapping: How to Make It Work
A data map can make e-discovery and regulatory compliance a lot simpler, but the difficulties of getting there are well-known. Bruce Phillips offers tips from Fidelity National Financial's data mapping project.
Report: Business Risk of Fraud, Corruption Up Amid Economic Crisis
Control Risks' report suggests businesses heighten efforts to guard against fraud and comply with stringent regulations.
Cybersecurity Crossroads: Will White House Czar Choose the Right Path?
President Obama is set to name a new cybersecurity czar with unprecedented access to the Oval Office. The move will please some security pros, but frustrate others who think government is already in too deep.
DHS, Drug Interdiction and Common Sense
Fighting drug cartels requires that all agencies get on the same page. Jim Giermanski says Memorada of Understanding are producing the opposite effect.
Sample Internet Usage Policy - Manufacturing Company
The Internet usage policy of a mid-sized manufacturing company with less than 50 employees.
