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Important infosec areas that need to be included within your business structure

May 6, 2014

Business executives and security pros are well aware of the need to protect their data if they wish to stay in business; yet most companies are still having trouble staying…

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Takeaways from Verizon’s security report for businesses who want to protect their data

April 29, 2014

Verizon’s recently released security report, 2014 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), can help business executives and security professionals gain further insights into how attackers are doing when it comes to…

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Effective steps CIOs take to mitigate the risks associated with DDoS attacks

April 22, 2014

The risks associated with DDoS attacks are at such a high level that recently the FFIEC has made a statement telling banks they expect them to address DDoS readiness as…

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Security takeaways from the Heartbleed bug incident

April 14, 2014

In addition to creating agitation and giving intruders a way to gain access to sensitive data, the Heartbleed bug incident has also served as an additional nudge to businesses regarding…

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What CIOs need to keep in mind with the Internet of Things and information security

April 8, 2014

CIOs are already under a lot of pressure when it comes to information security. The IoT boom will only increase this responsibility, which means more resources and enough manpower to…

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The secret strategy of CIOs who get the information security job done successfully

March 25, 2014

The right input from leadership can come a long ways in making a CIO’s job effective, but with the opposite you get a long-term recipe for discord leading to security…

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Important compliance factors executives need to keep in mind for security

March 17, 2014

Taking a look at executive information security concerns when it comes to compliance. Compliance regulations govern different industries such as financial institutions and healthcare organizations; and businesses must ensure compliance…

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Data breaches in the news highlight problems for businesses and security

February 18, 2014

The news about businesses getting breached is reported on a daily basis. It might be due to the reporting requirement laws, but the reality is that breach happens and it…

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2 healthcare security concerns that require immediate attention

February 10, 2014

A look at two areas of concern for the healthcare industry: data breaches and business continuity. Exploring what's stopping healthcare IT executives from doing more and what security fixes need…

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2 tips to achieve a winning information security game plan

February 3, 2014

When you watched the Super Bowl, did it cross your mind how similar the game is to your information security posture? Like in a football game, security always has more…

Five security takeaways from the Target breach incident

January 27, 2014

Five security takeaways from the Target breach incident to assist executives and security professionals to secure their business from breach and avoid losses.

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Healthcare data security concerns and steps to decrease breach in 2014

January 20, 2014

From 2012 to 2013 healthcare data breaches have doubled. A quick look at the numbers will make any healthcare security professional concerned, and ready to take action so that security…

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Important infosec areas that need to be included within your business structure

Takeaways from Verizon’s security report for businesses who want to protect their data

Effective steps CIOs take to mitigate the risks associated with DDoS attacks

Security takeaways from the Heartbleed bug incident

What CIOs need to keep in mind with the Internet of Things and information security

The secret strategy of CIOs who get the information security job done successfully

Important compliance factors executives need to keep in mind for security

Data breaches in the news highlight problems for businesses and security

2 healthcare security concerns that require immediate attention

2 tips to achieve a winning information security game plan

Five security takeaways from the Target breach incident

Healthcare data security concerns and steps to decrease breach in 2014

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