John Edwards
John Edwards is a veteran business technology journalist. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and numerous business and technology publications, including CIO, Computerworld, Network World, CFO Magazine, IBM Data Management Magazine, RFID Journal, and Electronic Design. He has also written columns for The Economist's Business Intelligence Unit and PricewaterhouseCoopers' Communications Direct. John has authored several books on business technology topics. His work began appearing online as early as 1983. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, he wrote daily news and feature articles for both the CompuServe and Prodigy online services. His "Behind the Screens" commentaries made him the world's first known professional blogger.
7 ways technical debt increases security risk
Shoddily developed and deployed projects can leave your enterprise vulnerable to attacks. Here's how to stop technical debt from sending your organization to the cyber-poorhouse.
8 things CISOs should be thinking about, but probably aren't
CISOs need to cover all the security bases. The problem is, some of the bases are easy to overlook.
Top 5 skills a SOC analyst needs
Whether building a new security operations center or revamping an existing one, staffing it with analysts that are equipped with these skills should be priority number one.
The 7 deadly sins of records retention
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How to reboot a broken or outdated security strategy
CISOs talk about how they identify when they need a new security strategy and the process of developing it and selling the reboot to stakeholders.
5 questions CISOs should ask prospective corporate lawyers
Where can you find an attorney with the knowledge and insight to help you navigate thorny privacy and security issues? These five questions will help you find the right match.
7 steps to ensure a successful CISO transition
CISOs can play a critical role transitioning their replacements to the job and build a great reputation in the process. Follow this advice to ensure security operations don't miss a beat.
7 overlooked cybersecurity costs that could bust your budget
Is your cybersecurity budget covering all the bases? Here's a look at seven expenses that budget planners often minimize or fail to address.
How to choose the right security training provider for your team
When it comes to keeping your security team's skills sharp, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Here's how to assess your needs and the ability of training services providers to meet them.
7 things to look for in a security awareness training provider
Not all cybersecurity awareness training vendors are the same or are right for your organization. Here's how to find the best match.
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