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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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Guidance Software Federal Summit 6 March 2014

CTOvision

As an information security trailblazer, Mr. Bigman participated in developing security measures for Government computers well before commercial industry found the Internet. He then developed creative solutions to allow the CIA to use the Internet to further its mission without exposure. Dr. Richard Marshall, Esq.,

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The Endpoint Imperative: The Perimeter is Dead; Long Live the Perimeter!

Cloud Musings

Cloud, mobility and the Internet of Things have obliterated the traditional perimeter that protected organizations. 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.

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Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Linux Desktop Security 2017

Galido

This is why we decided to talk about 5 tips to improve your Linux desktop security in 2017 that are easy to follow and will give great results. Use Linux Firewall. Unless you’re really in the know when it comes to Linux, you’re probably not informed that Linux has got a firewall, and a good one at that. Thomas Milva.

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China Says NSA Is Hacking Top Military Research University

SecureWorld News

After technical analysis and source tracing, the technical team has now clarified the network attack infrastructure, special weapons and equipment, and techniques and tactics used in the TAO attack activities, restored the attack process and stolen documents, and mastered the information of the US NSA and its subordinate TAO on China.

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Why IT leaders are putting more business spin on security spend

CIO Business Intelligence

Gartner projects that spending on information security and risk management products and services will grow 11.3% To better focus security spend, some chief information security officers (CISOs) are shifting their risk assessments from IT systems to the data, applications, and processes that keep the business going.

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Averting turbulence in the air

CIO Business Intelligence

Since Erin has a limited budget, one of the first things she might do is go to the internet and browse through meta-search engines looking for a deal. Understanding the PCI DSS Standard PCI DSS is an information security standard designed to ensure companies that process card payments maintain a secure IT environment for their customers.