As networks expand and evolve, so do the attack vectors and the need to ensure you do not have any gaps in your network. Furthermore, virtual environments have increased due to the fact that most IT groups have been asked to do more with less. This request comes at a price and IT professionals are worried about the protection of their information assets. Solomon recommends three ways to help reduce and address these concerns.
Protecting your facility’s information from breach faces a good deal of challenges. In the past few months various organizations have had their data compromised, like the University of Virginia or the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General. This is a clear statement that institutions and their CIOs are still in great need of a strong information security plan; or for sure that they have yet to establish a security strategy and system to suit their needs.
One of the best ways to check the security of your web-based applications is to check the Open Web Security Application Project (OWASP) Top 10 List. The OWASP has been the basis for a security checklist for ten years now. Did you know the OWASP updated their Top 10 list this year? How often do you look for the Top 10 risks in your web-based applications?
The CIO is in charge of various information security areas; this can make it challenging to ensure top security and compliance are met at all times. The challenge doesn’t arise from any lack on the part of the CIO, but it arises from the limited time and resources available to them.
