Smaller nation-states have been upping the ante of cyber-attacks for years, and now one has shown us exactly the kind of cyberdestruction that extremist elements are willing and able to conduct, former-U.S. National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell writes.
How do we provide mobile applications to our users that fulfill their need for immediate access, but also provide them with assurance that their information is safe? Here are four fundamentals.
Recent events such as Superstorm Sandy have brought new attention to the business continuity discipline. As business continuity grows in significance, so does the desire to measure its effectiveness.
The CISO of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center calls on the Food and Drug Administration to take bold action to help ensure the security of medical devices, which are vulnerable to malware.
Across the board, the job market in the U.S. is extremely competitive. Yet, fraud examiners are in demand -- and there are some tactics you can use to give yourself an edge when seeking a new job.
The continuing loss of data to China suggests that the federal government should carefully assess the cybersecurity implications associated with the expansion of Chinese cloud and mobile providers in the U.S.
When you and I say 'cloud,' we may think of two very different things, ISACA leader Peter Spier writes. Partly this stems from a lack of common definition on the term. Read on to see how such confusion can be overcome.
As mobile devices become ubiquitous, more precautionary measures are needed to ensure confidentiality. To prevent data breaches, organizations need to take five essential steps.
I don't care how old you are, there will be demand for this kind of talent for the rest of your career. However, if AppSec was easy, the supply of talent would meet the demand. That's not the case.
Job hunting today is a bit like a game. It can be confusing and even a little scary. And if you haven't played in a while, you may be mystified by how the rules and the playground have changed.
The number of privacy issues addressed by U.S. federal agencies is far greater than many people realize and continues to grow, says Peter Swire, former White House chief counselor for privacy and special assistant to the president for economic policy.
Secure is a possible state of affairs at a certain point in time. But rugged describes staying ahead of the threat over time. Rugged organizations create secure code as a byproduct of their culture.
The great thing about fraud examination is that you can really play to your own strengths when choosing a career. The following six job roles are just a few of the career paths a fraud examiner might take.
Whether we are dependent on a supply chain or part of a supply chain, we are all vulnerable to disruptions beyond our control. What can we do to work towards achieving our supply chain resilience? Here are some tips.
Security personnel should be required to prove not only that they know how to do things right, but also that they know how to do the right thing. They must demonstrate commitment to ethical behavior.
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