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Cyber Risk for Business Leaders

Bite Size Security is a short-form article series focused on how cyber risk affects business decisions, operations, insurance, and value. Each piece delivers concise, business-first perspective for CEOs, CFOs, and executives who want clarity without technical detail.

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Obama’s Executive Orders: What They Mean to Healthcare Information Security

April 29, 2013

Although President Obama’s executive orders address gun control, seven out of the twenty-three cover mental health reporting. Out of the seven orders, order number two has a direct impact on…

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WatchDog Report: Interview with Mel Holstrom ~ Cloud Security, Managed Security Services and Threat Management

April 11, 2013

Interview with Mel Holstrom, is from the Best of The Watchdog Report. During the interview we discuss managed security services, cloud security and threat management. By the end of this interview…

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The Watch Dog Report – Interview w/Dr. Larry Ponemon, The Cost of a Data Security Breach

April 4, 2013

Interview with Dr. Larry Ponemon, is from the Best of The Watchdog Report. During the interview we discuss the Cost of a Data Security Breach. By the end of this…

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BYOD information security risks and solutions

March 25, 2013

BYOD and data security was one of the major topics discussed at the RSA Conference. The high interest in this topic stems from the unstoppable and growing BYOD trend in…

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The Watch Dog Report – Use InfoSec to Gain New Business

March 21, 2013

Interview with Paul Ingevaldson, the former CIO for ACE Hardware, is from the Best of The Watchdog Report. During the interview we discuss how you can leverage InfoSec to drive…

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5 steps for information security and risk management optimization with the cloud

March 18, 2013

More and more organizations are using cloud applications and services for its benefits. Knowledge of information security and risk management preparedness when using the cloud can avoid a major business…

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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. …

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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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