information security plan

Data breaches in the news highlight problems for businesses and security

Maria Florio February 18, 2014 No Comments

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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Tackle the nuts and bolts of your information security this New Year

Maria Florio December 30, 2013 No Comments

Organizations are becoming more aware of the importance of good information security planning for business; but plenty of work is still needed in making high standard security choices a routine…

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How businesses can save on breach costs

Maria Florio December 10, 2013 No Comments

There’s a great deal of talk when it comes to breach. Whether breach occurs due to human error or network vulnerabilities it is costly for organizations. Businesses get hurt financially…

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Organizational Culture and Security

Maria Florio September 4, 2013 No Comments

In today’s marketplace the most valuable aspect of an organization, and sometimes the only things of value, is the information created, stored, and used to serve their customers and to…

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Are there gaps in your data protection?

Maria Florio August 28, 2013 No Comments

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…

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3 ongoing tasks for the CIO to reduce data breach risks

Maria Florio August 26, 2013 No Comments

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…

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How CIOs can overcome two common information security challenges

Maria Florio August 19, 2013 No Comments

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…

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3 Things That Keep the CIO Up At Night

Maria Florio July 9, 2013 No Comments

The CIO has big responsibilities when it comes to managing a facility’s network security and IT team. Ensuring financial or data losses do not take place are constantly in the…

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

Maria Florio April 11, 2013 No Comments

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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Medical Device Risks and Network Security

Maria Florio April 9, 2013 No Comments

When it comes to security breaches and healthcare organizations, sensitive data isn’t the only aspect executives and CIOs have to worry about; medical device risks are also included. Device vulnerabilities have the…

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