Medical identification theft is on the rise. Will healthcare reform, as recently affirmed by the Supreme Court, help reverse that trend? Here's why it's difficult to predict the impact of reform.
A successful organization in today's business world has most likely cultivated a "brand." Have you ever thought about creating your own brand to enhance your career?
Organizations using semantics and big data tools are creating a new position called data scientist to help uncover fraud and identify undetected vulnerabilities. Here are profiles of three leaders who have embraced this role.
In a tribute, we remember Terrell Herzig, information security officer at UAB Health System, an innovator who was passionate about sharing best practices for protecting sensitive information.
A data scientist is a new breed of database professional who applies scientific analysis to large data sets to identify patterns and vulnerabilities. Here are five expert tips on how to qualify for the new role.
Organizations using semantics and big data tools are creating a new position called data scientist to help uncover fraud and identify undetected vulnerabilities. Here are profiles of three leaders who have embraced this role.
Yet another high-profile breach involving a stolen unencrypted laptop is prompting Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., to consider whether the nation needs an encryption mandate for healthcare information.
Many organizations aren't devoting enough resources to ensure that applications for mobile devices are secure, says security expert Jeff Williams. He offers five tips for adequately addressing mobile application security.
The statistics revealed in the ACFE's new 2012 Report on Occupational Fraud and Abuse are all very real. Here are my insights on occupational fraud and steps leaders can take to detect these crimes.
Application security is driving demand for highly skilled consultants. It's a challenging profession, and I've broken out five key skills that will distinguish you in the field.
Which Internet security threats pose the greatest risks to organizations in 2012 and beyond? Symantec has just released its Internet Security Threat Report, which reveals some surprising trends.
Many organizations are expanding their application security teams as they accommodate the use of employee-owned devices in the workplace and build their own app stores.
Partisan bickering surrounding a bill aimed at protecting the nation's critical IT infrastructure is the likely reason the measure will not come up for a vote in the lower chamber this week, as representatives debate four other cybersecurity bills.
Rep. Dan Lungren introduced an amendment to his onetime bipartisan cybersecurity bill that won only the backing of fellow Republicans with Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee objecting to the changes.
The average per capita cost of a data breach has declined from $214 to $194, according to the new Cost of a Data Breach study. But there are still plenty of causes for concern, says Dr. Larry Ponemon.
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