Page 18 - The Expert's View

Governance & Risk Management

Why I Spoke Publicly About Cyber Incident

April 19, 2010

In his own words: Story behind dismissal of Penna.'s CISO.

Governance & Risk Management

3 Steps to Protect Your IT from China-Like Attack

January 20, 2010

Can your IP be the next target?

Governance & Risk Management

The Human Element - Our Greatest Exposure

Philip Alexander • January 13, 2010

The most critical and often weakest link in ANY security program is the human element. This is true in data security, and as the events of Christmas day showed us, national security as well.

Governance & Risk Management

Lessons From the Predator Drone Breach

Philip Alexander • December 18, 2009

Intercept is clear reminder tech can level the playing field.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Confronting Virtualization's Security Challenges

Philip Alexander • November 19, 2009

Data recovery may not be as easy as from traditional servers.

Workplace Culture Clash

Philip Alexander • October 8, 2009

Millennials' tech tools pose security risks.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

4 Tips on Insider Threats

Philip Alexander • September 11, 2009

The principle of security by obscurity holds true.

3rd Party Risk Management

Security Tips for Last-Minute Buyers

Karen Evans • September 9, 2009

Make sure you buy SCAP validated products.

Governance & Risk Management

Making Sense of the Marines' Social Net Ban

Karen Evans • August 18, 2009

What's good for the military may not be best for civilian agencies.

Cloud Security

Can Cloud Defend Against DDoS Attacks?

Karen Evans • July 20, 2009

Perhaps, if hosts provide flexible services.

Governance & Risk Management

Don't Waste Time Waiting for Cyber Czar

Karen Evans • July 15, 2009

IT security pros don't need cyber adviser to do their jobs.

FISMA

FISMA Reform: Making Room for Innovation

Karen Evans • July 11, 2009

The government must adopt a forward-leaning, anticipatory mindset to meet an adversary that is very comfortable in an offensive information environment.

Preventing Exposure of Sensitive Information

Karen Evans • July 8, 2009

Steps can be taken to minimize damage.

Cloud Security

Cloud Danger: Drag and Drop Theft

Karen Evans • June 2, 2009

What would you think if I told you that I could walk into your datacenter, grab 10 of your servers and walk out without lifting any equipment or leaving any trace forensic evidence behind?

FISMA

FISCAM, FISMA, NIST, OMB - the alphabet soup of federal requirements and directives - inundate government information security managers. While comprehensive, the exhaustive list of federal security requirements has resulted in an almost unattainable end state for security.