Study: Most Organizations Hit by Cybercrime
A new Symantec survey finds 98 percent have dealt with the pain and loss of a recent cyber attack.
Joan Goodchild | 26 Mar | Read more
Stories by Joan Goodchild
Four Telecommuting Security Mistakes
A look at some common security no-nos committed frequently by mobile workers, and tips on how to stop them.
Joan Goodchild | 26 Mar | Read more
How to Respond to an Unexpected IT Security Incident
Whether you're prepared or not, information security incidents happen. At the SOURCE Boston conference, Lenny Zeltser, a SANS senior faculty member, laid out key steps to take if you need to respond.
Joan Goodchild | 19 Mar | Read more
Study: Cybersquatting Still Lucrative in Bad Economy
Research from MarkMonitor finds 80 percent of "abusive sites" identified in 2007 remain active; US, UK and Germany host the most.
Joan Goodchild | 19 Mar | Read more
A Real Dumpster Dive: Bank Tosses Personal Data, Checks
In this new age of data protection, where most information is stored digitally and paper shredding is commonplace, you don't need to worry about private information ending up in the garbage, right? Steve Hunt shows that assumption is just plain wrong.
Joan Goodchild | 19 Mar | Read more
5 Steps to Communicate Security's Value to Non-security People
In belt-tightening times, making the case for security investment is more difficult than ever. Security Catalyst founder Michael Santarcangelo details five steps risk professionals can use to communicate value effectively.
Joan Goodchild | 12 Mar | Read more
Biometrics: 3 Tips for Success
False positives and faulty readers are common criticism of biometric security systems. But with the right plan, can they be practical in your security portfolio?
Joan Goodchild | 12 Mar | Read more
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn: Security Pros Warm to Web 2.0 Access
The view of many popular Web 2.0 web sites has morphed from work no-no to job necessity. Now more security pros are allowing employees to use them in the office.
Joan Goodchild | 05 Mar | Read more
Five Tips for Managing Security in a Recession
In the current economic downturn, many companies are cutting costs and security expenses are frequently part of the equation when considering where to save or spend money. New research released Monday by RSA, the security division of EMC, tapped the expertise of ten large companies with dedicated security executives and operations and asked: How can security be managed, and even drive innovation, in the current economic downturn?
Joan Goodchild | 12 Feb | Read more
5 ways to secure your Blackberry
What do Tom Cruise and the McCain campaign have in common? They have both been bitten by the loss of a Blackberry. Mobile expert Dan Hoffman gives advice on how to keep your cherished mobile device safe, even if it's out of your hands.
Joan Goodchild | 18 Dec | Read more
How Shipping Companies Can Fight Pirates
Pirates in the waters off the coast of Somalia are capturing new vessels almost weekly and asking for large ransom. A pirate expert, and former victim, gives his advice on what companies can do.
Joan Goodchild | 11 Dec | Read more
Cybercrime '09: Too Late to Save Facebook?
A warning to those who love such social media sites as Facebook: The bad guys are coming for you.
Joan Goodchild | 10 Dec | Read more
CPO & CISO: A Comprehensive Approach to Information
GE CPO Nuala O'Connor Kelly advocates greater CPO/CISO cooperation to place the right value on information assets.
Joan Goodchild | 04 Dec | Read more
Survey: Despite Risks, Employees Still Holiday Shop at Work
As Cyber Monday approaches, research suggests a majority of workers will use their work computer to shop this holiday season. But despite the continued growth in online shopping, employees and business still don't understand the risk.
Joan Goodchild | 27 Nov | Read more
Why Cybercrime is Thriving
A new Symantec report reveals just how large and sophisticated the online underground economy has grown.
Joan Goodchild | 27 Nov | Read more