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CISOs, beware of spyware tools for illicit competitive intelligence
Two recent court cases expose the capabilities of publicly available spyware and how businesses and governments use them for malicious purposes.
Apple AirTag and other tagging devices add to CISO worries
Tagging devices such as Apple's AirTag can be misused by employees, criminals, and competitors to track people and devices in a way that puts organizations at risk.
APT actors exploit flaw in ManageEngine single sign-on solution
US government agencies urge immediate action to look for indicators of compromise and, if found, take recommended steps to mitigate.
The CSO role today: Responsibilities and requirements for the top security job
The 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.
What is doxing? Weaponizing personal information
Doxing (or doxxing) is the practice of posting someone's personal information online without their consent and typically with the intention to intimidate, humiliate, or harass the victim.
How drones affect your threat model
As use of unmanned aerial vehicles grows, organizations should have a plan for managing the risk associated with drones, whether or not they deploy them, experts say.
Tech Primer
What it takes to become an information assurance analyst
This in-demand role calls for a rare combination of superior communication skills and security chops. Learn how one information assurance analyst landed his current job, the skills and training that helped him get there, and where his...
Tech Primer
Fraud prevention: Improving internal controls
Internal fraud controls aren't fire-and-forget. Smart collaboration and ongoing improvement will help keep fraud in check. Here are the basics.
Tech Primer
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.
Tech Primer
Red team versus blue team: How to run an effective simulation
Playing the role of an attacker can make your team better at defense. Learn how in our step-by-step guide to war gaming your security infrastructure — from involving the right people to weighing a hypothetical vs. live event.
Tech Primer
How to survive (and thrive) in the CISO hot seat
The CISO role is more varied and more pressure-filled than ever. CSO Online looks at how you can be successful in a post where security incidents and management feuds can cost you your job.
eBook
Special report: platforms play big in the cloud
This latest report in our C-Suite 360 series takes a full-spectrum look at the opportunities and risks in cloud computing, offering up the expert information your organization needs to set its cloud strategy.
Research/Infographic
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.
eGuide
The CSO identity management survival guide
This guide will help you communicate through the challenges of identity management, learn from success stories and discover the most valuable features of today's identity management tools.