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.
The 7 deadly sins of records retention
Record retention is both a fact of life and a growing headache for organizations burdened by a spiraling number of regulations and legal obligations. Here are worst (and best) practices for securing data and documents.
Security job candidate background checks: What you can and can't do
Enterprise cybersecurity begins with a trustworthy staff. Here's how to ensure that current and prospective team members aren't hiding any skeletons.
How to reboot a broken or outdated security strategy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.
7 ways to optimize IT team productivity during difficult times
Even in today's challenging environment, inspiring staff members to function effectively isn't as hard as many IT leaders believe. The secret lies in smart, adaptable management.
