SECURITY AWARENESS Articles
DHS simulates terror attack in subway systems
Scientists with the Department of Homeland security have been testing the flow of air in subways around Washington, D.C. and Boston to develop a defense and emergency response plan in the event of a biological-weapons attack
Images from a homeland security experiment
Department of Homeland Security officials recently simulated the release of airborne contaminants in Boston's subway system, known locally as the 'T.' The exercise aimed to gauge how the air flows in order to be ready in the event of a real security incident.
'Stop.Think.Connect.' campaign launched to curtail risky online behavior
Slogan is the result of a call from the White House to create an online safety campaign as memorable as 'Click It or Ticket.'
Security starts with your children, so get to HacKid con!
This weekend is the HacKid conference in Cambridge, Mass. Bill Brenner on why you MUST take your children there.
6 Facebook, Twitter mistakes that can get you fired
Whether you are using social networks on company time, or at home in private, there are certain flubs that can spell trouble for your company's image, privacy and security. Here are 6 missteps to avoid if you want to keep your job
Are you too perfect to be an effective security manager?
If you're scratching your head about why users are ignoring security policy, maybe it's time to review your mistakes - and share them with people
Put down the pink stickies to improve your career
Instead of the 'pink stickie' approach to pointing out employee security violations, Career Catalyst Michael Santarcangelo suggests a more positive approach that builds on the best the day has to offer
Security Careers: Responding to questions successfully
Michael Santarcangelo tells us why explaining the reasons behind security policy, rather than relying on a quick answer, can go a lot further toward employee compliance and understanding
4 reasons why executives are the easiest social engineering targets
Social engineers know your company's executive team has access to the most important information about the firm, and they also know they are some of the least secure employees
The HacKid Conference: A kid-friendly idea whose time has come
CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner is a dad, which is why he appreciates Chris Hoff's HacKid Conference concept.
