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Information Security – Governance, Risk and Compliance for today’s businesses

March 14, 2013

Interview with Paul Reymann, CEO of the Reymann Group, is from the Best of The Watchdog Report. During the interview we discuss Governance, Risk and Compliance for today’s businesses. Paul…

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The Employee Problem and Data Breach Risks

March 12, 2013

Data breaches become an automatic risk due to the necessary components of a company’s existence (employees, business providers and partners). Every organization functions on the basis of teamwork and in…

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Overcoming barriers to a strong defense against data breaches

February 12, 2013

Strengthening data security to protect clients’ privacy is not an easy task, but it is a ‘must do’ to avoid business losses. There are at least three top barriers to…

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How to save your business millions when data security compliance isn’t enough

January 31, 2013

Thanks to instituted regulations businesses such as healthcare organizations, universities, and data centers are implementing actions to secure their private and sensitive data. However, although compliance is great, it isn’t enough. …

WatchDog Report: How To Build an InfoSec Program

January 29, 2013

Interview with Bill Stevenson SR. VP of InfoSec w/IndyMac Bank, is from the Best of The Watchdog Report. During the interview we discuss the building blocks of developing an effective security…

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Security Assessments Are Missing the Mark

January 24, 2013

Security Assessments Are Missing the Mark. Unfortunately, Compliance does not equal Information Security; preparation and evaluation does. Are you at Risk? Research shows security assessments focused solely on…

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Is your InfoSec Prepared for the Challenges of 2013?

December 28, 2012

With the new mandates put in place by ObamaCare, information asset protection will be even more important in 2013 than ever before. The mandates are already causing businesses to trim…

Best of Watchdog Report: Rep. Mary Bono Mack ~ Infosec & the Legislation Process

December 27, 2012

Interview with Congressional Representative Mary Bono Mack, is from the Best of The Watchdog Report. During the interview we discuss Cyber Crime, Hackers, Intrusions Malware, Spyware, Botnets and the Legislation Process in…

InfoSec Podcast: Interview with Wes Hsu United States Attorney

December 20, 2012

Best of the Watchdog Report: Interview with United States Attorney Wes Hsu At the end of this interview you will gain insight into many of the InfoSec threats businesses face…

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Falling for InfoSec Jedi Mind Tricks?

December 10, 2012

The real trick in the information security industry is discerning fact from fiction. Eliminating false positives is the most efficient way to focus on the real issues and threats within…

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How Katrina Changed Business Continuity Planning

November 30, 2012

It’s been seven years since Hurricane Katrina changed the lives of Gulf Coast residents on August 29, 2005. The aftermath of Katrina left thousands homeless. But, it also created chaos…

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Rioting In The Suites – InfoSec Impacts of a Presidential Election

November 1, 2012

Over the last 6 months CEO’s, Executive Boards, and Small Business Owners alike have been making Strategic Plans for a Romney Victory and for the Re-Election of President…

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Information Security – Governance, Risk and Compliance for today’s businesses

The Employee Problem and Data Breach Risks

Overcoming barriers to a strong defense against data breaches

How to save your business millions when data security compliance isn’t enough

WatchDog Report: How To Build an InfoSec Program

Security Assessments Are Missing the Mark

Is your InfoSec Prepared for the Challenges of 2013?

Best of Watchdog Report: Rep. Mary Bono Mack ~ Infosec & the Legislation Process

InfoSec Podcast: Interview with Wes Hsu United States Attorney

Falling for InfoSec Jedi Mind Tricks?

How Katrina Changed Business Continuity Planning

Rioting In The Suites – InfoSec Impacts of a Presidential Election

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