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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. But they can be particularly disastrous to small businesses.

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IDG Contributor Network: 3 new information security jobs for the digital enterprise

Network World

The responsibilities of information security are rapidly changing as enterprises digitize. Technology now enables business strategy and is transforming product, channels, and operations. Digitization has spurred three company-wide shifts, creating the need for three associated new information security roles.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO Business Intelligence

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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Aligning security and business strategies

CIO Business Intelligence

By Sean Duca, vice president and regional chief security officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks Some economists predict that we could soon face a global recession. For example, suppose an organization has multiple teams or departments responsible for different parts of its cybersecurity strategy.

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2015 National Chief Information Security Officer Survey

Cloud Musings

Recent cases have highlighted identity theft, the loss of personal financial data, and the disclosure of sensitive national security information. The executive in the hot seat for preventing these failures is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Individuals or specific organizations will not be mentioned.

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China’s Cybersecurity Law Challenges Foreign Companies To Accelerate Their Digital Transformation

Forrester IT

On November 7, China's top legislature adopted a cybersecurity law to safeguard the sovereignty on cyberspace, national security, and the rights of citizens. I believe that it's the reasonable move for the Chinese government to make in order to balance national security, citizen privacy, and economic openness.

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Selling the C-suite on preemptive IT investments

CIO Business Intelligence

Despite these challenges, having an up-to-date disaster recovery plan that works and guaranteeing a robust network, security, and systems support framework for new business directions are foundational elements of IT that can’t be ignored — and should be funded. Here are three strategies for getting it done.