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Zero Trust: Why ‘cyber insurance’ offers no GDPR compliance
With the finable GDPR compliance deadline just weeks away, the vultures are circling – and leading the pack is a group of companies touting so-called ‘cyber insurance’. While the majority of IT security vendors are opting to scare...
The 3 hidden costs of incident response
Every business function seeks to apply finite resources to maximum benefit, and to do that effectively in security, like threats, requires a keen understanding of those costs that are known and those that are hiding.
What is a Chief Security Officer (CSO)? Understanding this critical role
The Chief Security Officer (CSO) is the executive responsible for the organization's entire security posture, both physical and cyber, and has the big picture view of the company's operational risk.
Salted Hash Ep 28: GDPR deadline fast approaches
The deadline for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is almost here. During our trip to the RSA Conference last month, Salted Hash spoke to an expert on the subject, and learned some interesting things when it comes to...
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Forrester: Predictions 2018: Digital Business Strategy will Reach the Heart of Business
Access this report to discover Forrester’s key predictions for digital business developments in 2018, compliments of VMware.
What small business owners should know about GDPR and why
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into force May 25, 2018. Learn what small-business owners need to know about GDPR and why it matters.
Why mid-market companies face a tougher road with the GDPR
The rules and potential penalties of the GDPR will not fit all sized companies.
Salted Hash Ep 24: Defending against mobile threats
Welcome back! After shooting several episodes during the RSA Conference in San Francisco, this week Salted Hash talks mobile threats with VASCO's Will LaSala. In addition to this week's episode, we've also got some additional footage...
Branding infosec: Why security should consider its own internal advertising campaign
A positivity campaign raised security awareness — and improved performance — at Finning International.
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Forbes: The Challenges of Tomorrow’s CIO
In the following research report, compliments of VMware, Forbes Insights surveys over 400 CIOs to dig deeper into the obstacles of the modern CIO.
DOD releases new guidance to protect data within the supply chain
Companies supplying products and services to the US Department of Defense must meet 110 security requirements specified in NIST SP 800-171 or risk losing contract awards through a new set of risk scoring guidelines. The new rules...
GDPR-defined personal data can be hard to find—here's where to look
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) puts the onus on organizations to better manage and personal data. But do they know where to find it? We list the areas most likely to be overlooked.
Going through the 7 stages of GDPR
How to cope with the pain and distress of compliance to the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Atlanta's recovery highlights the costly mistake of being unprepared
The Samsam attack against the city of Atlanta in March was chaotic and crippling. The ransomware, named for the group responsible for development and deployment, left the city scrambling to deal with critical systems that were forced...
How to write an information security policy
Learn the critical first step, why consensus is key, what to cover and how make your information security policy — and program — effective.
5 signs you've been hit with an advanced persistent threat (APT)
Do you have valuable data on your network? Noticing odd network behavior? You could be the victim of an APT attack
Why data governance should be corporate policy
Data is like water, and water is a fundamental resource for life, so data an essential resource for the business. Data governance ensures this resource is protected and managed correctly enabling us to meet our customer's expectations....
GDPR compliance in a nutshell
Time to figure out how to manage your enterprise's compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Quick take-aways from the RSA Security Conference
Last week's RSA Security Conference had good discussions and industry focus, but there was too much hype -- and there's lots of work ahead.
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Research report: IT security's looming tipping point
Even as security draws board-level attention, many IT professionals give their organizations’ infosec practices low marks. This special report from CIO, CSO and Computerworld reveals how to tip the balance in the right direction.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements, deadlines and facts
GDPR is a regulation that requires businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. And non-compliance could cost companies dearly. Here’s what every company that...
The Top 3 cyber priorities for DOD’s incoming CIO
The DOD’s new top IT executive Dana Deasy will be an important cog in DOD’s big push toward universal defense cloud adoption, facilitating organizational changes that will make the military’s cyber defense more streamlined and...
Two incident response phases most organizations get wrong
It's important to remember: Incident response isn't a thing, it's a process.
Security Recruiter Directory
To find the right security job or hire the right candidate, you first need to find the right recruiter. CSO's security recruiter directory is your one-stop shop.
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