Your Next Move: Chief Information Security Officer
Association of Information Technology Professional
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
This article details the necessary experience and education needed for a career as a chief information security officer.
The Small Business Guide to Information Security
Galido
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
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. But they can be particularly disastrous to small businesses.
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Internet Two Seeks Chief Cyberinfrastructure Security Officer
CTOvision
MARCH 27, 2014
Chief Cyberinfrastructure Security Officer. Internet2® is a member-owned, advanced technology community founded by the nation’s leading higher education institutions in 1996. The CCSO reports to the Vice President for Network Services and will have responsibility for security across all Internet2 infrastructure programs.
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Security industry failing users, says behaviour expert
Computer Weekly
OCTOBER 7, 2016
The information security community is failing to educate users in a way that helps then understand cyber threats and change their behaviour, according to consultant Jessica Barker
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Patient Portal Puts a Spotlight on Secure Messaging
CTOvision
AUGUST 15, 2014
Stage 2 requires expanded use of patient portals, as well as implementation of secure messaging, allowing patients to exchange information with physicians regarding their health care. Secure Messaging Requires Authentication and Secure Networks.
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Defending Against the Threats to Our Security
SecureWorld News
JULY 3, 2023
As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. Cyberattacks can devastate individuals, businesses, and even nations, affecting our privacy, security, and economy. How prepared are we to deal with them? million by 2022.
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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 19, 2023
When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.
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The crucial role of data security management in the digital age
Dataconomy
JANUARY 10, 2024
However, given the increasing reliance on technology and the growing number of cyber threats, ensuring data security has become crucial. In this post, we will explore the role of managing data security in the landscape. The importance of data security Data security is not just an option but a necessity for businesses.
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SMU Continues To Innovate In Cyber Security Innovation: Launches new institute and innovation gym
CTOvision
MARCH 7, 2014
By Bob Gourley We read with enthusiasm about the continued positive news coming out of SMU on the topic of computer engineering, specifically the establishment of a new institute for cyber security and an innovation gym led by friend and renowned engineer Fred Chang. million to fund Cyber Security Institute, Innovation Gym.
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232 Sources of cyber intelligence from governments and academia
CTOvision
OCTOBER 24, 2014
European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) : Tremendous references, publications, media. Striving to make cyber security understandable by people. We strongly recommend this be part of any cyber threat intelligence program because it provides information that can be understood by anyone in the workforce.
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What Does It Take To Become a Computer Security Specialist
Galido
JUNE 23, 2016
The attacks happen in all types of industries, such as financial, military, healthcare, retailers, education, and even in small businesses that keep secure information such as employee or client’s confidential information. This is where the computer security specialist comes in.
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Stand By For Reporting From the Intelligence and National Security Summit 18-19 Sep 2014 #Intelligence2014
CTOvision
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
For the next two days in DC over 1000 key leaders from the national security community will be converging in a dynamic examination of intelligence and national security issues at the Intelligence and National Security Summit. National Security Agency. Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Homeland Security Advisor.
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Spotlight on Cybersecurity Leaders: Andrew Wilder
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 18, 2022
In the Secure World Spotlight Series, we learn about the speakers and Advisory Council members that make our events a success. Andrew Wilder is the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Hillenbrand. I was an IT consultant and Nestle needed someone to lead their Information Security team.
Combatting Phishing with Enhanced Cybersecurity Awareness Programs
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 24, 2023
At the end of the day, it turned out that this was the work of the company's information security team, aimed at showing management how simply attackers could gather data for targeted phishing campaigns. Consequently, the task of enhancing employee security awareness often lands on the shoulders of information security or IT teams.
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Cloud Security Alliance Federal Summit 5 May in DC
CTOvision
MAY 1, 2015
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure and highly functional cloud computing environment. Presenting: Jim Reavis, CEO, Cloud Security Alliance. Cognitio has tracked and supported the CSA since the beginning.
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CTOvision
MARCH 30, 2016
The annual WiCyS conference is organized by the Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center at Tennessee Tech in partnership with a regional university. Speakers for this year’s event include: Regina Wallace-Jones, Head of Security Operations, Facebook. Heather Adkins, Founding member of the Google Security Team.
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Top Certifications in Cybersecurity and How they Can Advance Your Career
SecureWorld News
JULY 25, 2023
As organizations across industries grapple with escalating cyber risks, the demand for skilled information security professionals has skyrocketed. RELATED: (ISC)2 Study: Cybersecurity Industry Facing 3.4 Million Shortfall in Workers ] So let's think about it. Why might you want to pursue certification in cybersecurity?
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E-book: Educate Yourself With Dell Insight Partner Views on Cybersecurity
Cloud Musings
JULY 10, 2015
Data security breaches and hacker attacks on private businesses , health organizations and government agencies in the U.S. Cybercriminals and hackers walk away with customers’ payment card information and employee data while companies and federal authorities investigate the source of the leaks and spend millions of dollars to repair the harm.
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Cybersecurity Culture: How Princeton University's Security Team Created It
SecureWorld News
MAY 19, 2020
When David Sherry became Chief Information Security Officer at Princeton University, he says cybersecurity was done well. "I I don't want you to think security at Princeton was some sort of vast wasteland. I wanted to make security both cultural and programmatic.". Developing a culture of security: the mission statement.
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Securing your information assets and data, what about your storage?
Storage IO Blog
JANUARY 21, 2014
Securing your information assets and data, what about your storage? Recently I did a piece over at the site Information Security Buzz title How Secure Is Your Data Storage? that takes a cursory look at securing your digital assets from a storage perspective.
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Cyber Strategy and the Dunning-Kruger Effect: Could some policymakers be too unskilled to recognize their ineptitude?
CTOvision
AUGUST 21, 2014
Yep, the article points to an interview that Michael Daniel gave to GovInfoSecurity.com in which cites him: Michael Daniel sees his lack of technical expertise in IT security as an asset in his job as White House cybersecurity coordinator. And I’ll be the first to tell you there is no such thing as a person who masters every nuance.
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Audit: Schools Hit By Ransomware Had Security Holes
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 17, 2020
SecureWorld has now learned an audit was conducted earlier in the year by Maryland's Office of Legislative Audits, revealing weaknesses in the school district's security controls. The audit revealed there were more than a few holes in the district's security controls. Baltimore County Public School's audit.
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Industry leaders set cloud computing security benchmarks
Cloud Musings
MAY 28, 2015
Security has long been the No. This latter scenario has been driven by the lack of industry consensus on security and a dearth of nonvendor specific cloud security training and certifications. By stepping up to the challenge of cloud security certification, these organizations are explicitly addressing their missions.
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Industry leaders set cloud computing security benchmarks
Cloud Musings
MAY 28, 2015
Security has long been the No. This latter scenario has been driven by the lack of industry consensus on security and a dearth of nonvendor specific cloud security training and certifications. By stepping up to the challenge of cloud security certification, these organizations are explicitly addressing their missions.
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The Endpoint Imperative: The Perimeter is Dead; Long Live the Perimeter!
Cloud Musings
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
The result: Higher productivity, but bigger challenges for security, data protection, and mobile device management. Jackson and Intel’s Yasser Rasheed explore the new normal for security, with a focus on the end users. With me is Yasser Rasheed Director of Business Client Security with Intel. Education is king.
Steps to Improve Your Security Posture during Technology Modernization
CIO Business Intelligence
APRIL 27, 2022
When approached in a thoughtful and disciplined manner, organizations can accomplish their transformational objectives while, at the same time, taking notable steps to improve their security posture. . One aspect that many cybersecurity practitioners tend to agree on is that experiencing a security incident is not a matter of “if,” but “when.”
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Fed Tech Roundup November 23
CTOvision
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
IG: State lax on information security - FCW.com. Education Department faces tough criticism from Congress on its IT security - FCW.com. IBM encourages development of cloud-based apps for first responders - GCN.com. NYC builds out subway Wi-Fi access - GCN.com. NASA's R5 robots are off to school - GCN.com.
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150 The Endpoint Imperative: Global Security Compliance. Are you ready?
Cloud Musings
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Tune into this episode of “ The End Point Imperative: A Podcast Series from Intel ,” to hear from Intel’s Yasser Rasheed , Director of Business Client Security on how a combination of protection at the hardware and software level can help organizations gain compliance and avoid breaches, fines, and financial impact. Are you ready?
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School Gives Malware Infected Laptops to Students
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 23, 2021
BBC News has reported that upon delivery of the laptops to students, teachers began sharing information on an online forum about suspicious files found on laptops that went to Bradford school students. The Department for Education has said that it is urgently investigating this issue. a worm discovered by Microsoft in 2012.
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5G-enabled manufacturing: Realizing Industry 4.0
TM Forum
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
It also demonstrated how artificial intelligence-based predictive maintenance could reduce downtime due to breakdowns and unnecessary maintenance, which requires secure, high-throughput 5G connections to access large quantities of data from manufacturing machines. Security by design. Securing the MPN was a key feature of this.
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The Importance of an Online Encryption Policy
CTOvision
OCTOBER 29, 2014
IBM’s latest Cyber Security Intelligence index report shows that: 1.5 There is a 12% year-to-year increase in security events to educate and inform organizations. There are 91,765,453 security events annually. The policy must be updated as the IT department keeps up with the latest security trends.
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Why Are Cybersecurity Professionals Suddenly So Popular?
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
New research reveals cybersecurity professionals are riding a wave of popularity from those outside of the security community. When asked how they view cybersecurity professionals, respondents from outside security voted like this: 71% of participants say they view cybersecurity professionals as "smart, technically skilled individuals".
Steps CIOs should take to protect customer data in Nigeria’s open banking systems
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 5, 2022
And at its core is the need to secure customer data through a robust set of requirements. The regulations streamline how entities who handle customer banking information will secure their systems and share details within protected application program interfaces. Securing customer data.
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Enterprise IT Security: The Wake-Up Call is Getting Louder
The Investing Edge
OCTOBER 21, 2013
I attended two local industry events recently that highlighted the substantial gap that exists between hackers’ abilities and the average corporation’s information security defenses. At a breakfast last week hosted by the Boston Chamber of Commerce , a panel of security experts discussed how U.S.
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RSA Conference 2015 – San Francisco 20-24 April 2015
CTOvision
APRIL 13, 2015
Offering five full days of educational training from experienced industry practitioners, the RSA Conference is widely regarded as one of the world''s leading forums for enterprises and technical information security professionals. As the 2015 theme suggests, info security is an ever-changing industry. More speakers.
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Good People at @SecureNinja Provide Cyber Kung Fu Certified Ethical Hacker Course Free
CTOvision
AUGUST 22, 2015
SecureNinja has been a force for good in the community for years, providing education and training and contributing to many online and in person events and activities (including FedCyber ). See why people from all over the world have called this class "The most fascinating and useful Information Security class I have ever attended".
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D.C. Think Tank Launches Cybersecurity Working Group
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
think tank focused on bipartisan solutions promoting health, security, and opportunity for all Americans has launched a working group with the aim of identifying the most pressing risks in cybersecurity. Jerry Davis , VP, Senior Security Advisor, PG&E, and board member, Cybersecurity Safety Review Board (CSRB), CISA.
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Protecting Customer Accounts: The Defining Domain of Digital CISOs
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 8, 2022
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other cybersecurity leaders have long struggled to protect corporate systems against both internal and external threats. Security is essential to the customer experience. Consumers increasingly demand security from their online services.
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Cybersecurity Mentorship Program Pairs CISOs and Students
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 12, 2020
GSU recently offered a grant to the school's Evidence-based Cybersecurity Research Group (EBCS) to educate students in advanced cybersecurity research schools: "Sixty students from throughout the Southeast will train in the 'Evidence-based Cybersecurity-Training and Mentorship Program for Students' in groups of 30 over two summers.
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Quantum Computing: A Looming Threat to Organizations and Nation States
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Director of Information Security, State of Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology; and Toby Zimmerer, Sr. Organizations continue to move forward even as the current state and future state security concerns, such as quantum, are identified. Demand and Delivery Director, Optiv.
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LockBit Ransomware Is Focus of New Joint Cybersecurity Advisory
SecureWorld News
JUNE 15, 2023
Since January 2020, affiliates using LockBit have attacked organizations of varying sizes across an array of critical infrastructure sectors, including financial services, food and agriculture, education, energy, government and emergency services, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. Along with the U.S.
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Academic institutions are already losing information and may not realise it
CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Information may be degrading because of how it is stored. Preserving what is often irreplaceable information has become a challenge for educational institutions. As a partner of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Preservica leverages the flexibility, agility, and security that AWS offers. Education Industry
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The 7 Step to Develop and Deploy Data Loss Prevention Strategy
Galido
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Hackercombat aims to guide the user with this guide to inform what’s new in data loss prevention systems, including cloud access security brokers. Earlier the focus was on the secure the physical documents, which can be easily stolen by the criminals during transit. Educate Employees and Provide Guidance.
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7 common IT training mistakes to avoid
CIO Business Intelligence
APRIL 26, 2023
It’s widely recognized that introducing IT teams to the latest technology, business, and security advancements is essential for maximum performance and productivity. Treating training as a discrete entity Perhaps the best and most effective training approach is educating team members without them even realizing it, BARR Advisory’s Ryan says.
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