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The Small Business Guide to Information Security

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - The Small Business Guide to Information Security - Information Technology Blog. Information security is a major issue in the business world, and security breaches cost businesses millions of dollars per year. This means providing them with a robust firewall as well.

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Is Information Security the Right Profession for Me?

Linux Academy

Wondering if information security is the right profession for you? I’ve been working in information security for many years and have had the opportunity to fill a variety of roles. In this post, I’ll fill you in about some of the available jobs in information security and what it takes to succeed in each one.

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4 ways CISOs can manage AI use in the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

But conversely, trying to prohibit the use of and blocking of AI at the firewall would be akin to being considered a Luddite from the Stone Age – you simply cannot prevent access to AI and be a player in the 21 st century. Using an internal sandbox to reign in proprietary information may be worth pursuing.

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InfoSec Policies and Standards: Some strategic context for those just diving into this world

CTOvision

Organizations are giving more priority to development of information security policies, as protecting their assets is one of the prominent things that needs to be considered. So an organization makes different strategies in implementing a security policy successfully. Security Awareness Policy. Firewall Policy.

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Fed Tech Roundup September 30

CTOvision

Northrop Grumman to Feature Maritime Security Capabilities at Pacific 2015. Audit: Federal networks still vulnerable - The Hill. Dynamic firewall to help defend from DDoS attacks - GCN.com. Federal Information Security: Agencies Need to Correct Weaknesses and Fully Implement Security Programs, September 29, 2015.

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How OPM Could Have Avoided the Data Breach

CTOvision

To achieve this defense in depth, it’s important to first understand the security environment. Knowing the interaction of firewall rules, and uncovering vulnerabilities introduced by misconfiguration, is vital. Good security hygiene, going forward, can assist in preventing further attacks.

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Guidance Software Federal Summit 6 March 2014

CTOvision

Recognized as a pioneer in the field of classified information protection, Mr. Bigman developed technical measures and procedures to manage the nation’s most sensitive secrets. Bigman worked in every area of information and data security, the last fifteen years as the Agency’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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