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HP report: Security pros could have avoided majority of cyberattacks with a simple patch
The results coincide with a recent US-CERT study, which found that 85% of network attacks were preventable.
By Justine Brown • July 28, 2015 -
US Census Bureau: Hack didn't affect household data
The federal government faces increased concern from citizens regarding its ability to protect sensitive information.
By Justine Brown • July 27, 2015 -
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Executives are working to improve the security posture of their businesses, a task that requires cross-function collaboration.
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PwC report: Cybercrime reaching unprecedented levels in 2015
While some companies are making improvements, most have a long way to go before their defenses are significantly improved.
By Justine Brown • July 23, 2015 -
Will car hacking replace carjacking?
Security experts on Tuesday proved they could hack into a vehicle’s telematics system and take control.
By Justine Brown • July 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Can CIOs help remedy the IT security professional shortage?
A recent study found that more than one-third of organizations have been unable to fill security vacancies.
By Justine Brown • July 22, 2015 -
Symantec report: Spam levels down as hackers wield more sophisticated weapons
CIOs must remain vigilant as the drop in spam is offset by a continuing rise in malware.
By Justine Brown • July 21, 2015 -
UCLA Health hack highlights importance of cybersecurity
Hospitals and health insurance companies are often targets for hackers seeking large amounts of personal information.
By Justine Brown • July 21, 2015 -
Businesses turn to 'bug bounties' for help detecting system security flaws
Contests have assisted some companies in finding vulnerabilities before malicious hackers located them.
By Justine Brown • July 20, 2015 -
Stagnant growth in number of IT security professionals fails to meet demand
New approaches are necessary to ensure both public and private entities get the skills they need to address IT security challenges.
By Justine Brown • July 17, 2015 -
Inattention to IT security proves a poor career move for executives
Putting IT security at the top of the to-do list can help CIOs ensure job security.
By Justine Brown • July 16, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How CIOs can balance strategic business, IT priorities with regulatory compliance
Regulators have also struggled to juggle citizen safety concerns with fair market interests.
By Justine Brown • July 16, 2015 -
Can CIOs protect corporate system integrity while embracing consumer cloud?
Given an increasingly mobile-friendly workforce, some CIOs are struggling to maintain control of the applications and platforms employees use.
By Justine Brown • July 15, 2015 -
Potential Chinese takeover of U.S. chipmaker raises security concerns
As relations between the two countries grow increasingly tense, the deal has security advocates taking notice.
By Justine Brown • July 15, 2015 -
OPM official: Breach was result of 'long history of systemic failures'
Michael Esser, OPM's assistant inspector general for audits, testified that his previous warnings about the agency's security were ignored.
By Justine Brown • July 14, 2015 -
Report: More than 200 cybersecurity incidents occur every day
Centri noted that as companies change the way they work with data, the way they think about protecting it must also change.
By Justine Brown • July 13, 2015 -
Federal CIO urges agencies to hasten cybersecurity measures after massive OPM hack
The 30-day "cyber sprint" is a result of heightened concerns regarding the security of government data.
By Justine Brown • July 13, 2015 -
Massive data breach costs federal personnel director her job
Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta resigned Friday, a day after it was revealed that information from more than 21 million federal employee information files had been stolen.
By Kathryn Moody • July 10, 2015 -
OPM data breach affects 7% of U.S. population
The identity theft is considered one of the most damaging on record.
By Justine Brown • July 10, 2015 -
CIOs could learn security lessons from higher education
A willingness to share information is among the factors that appear to help the education industry keep data breaches down.
By Justine Brown • July 10, 2015 -
Gap between IT security, reality leaves organizations vulnerable
Research finds many organizations think their security is better than it is. Here’s how to bridge the gap.
By Justine Brown • July 9, 2015 -
Experts say threat intel should be key part of mobile security
A holistic approach -- one that reaches across the entire infrastructure -- is key.
By Justine Brown • July 8, 2015 -
Growth of contactless payments raises security concerns
But some experts say mobile payment systems could actually boost a company's security profile.
By Justine Brown • July 8, 2015 -
Appeals court: Search results lawsuit against Amazon can proceed
A California watchmaker sued after Amazon's search results for the company directed customers to competitors.
By Isabella Alvarez • July 7, 2015 -
Why CIOs should be wary of cloud security claims
While Google and other companies tout the security of the cloud, security experts warn CIOs need to know all the facts before moving customer data.
By Justine Brown • July 7, 2015 -
New Windows 10 feature ignites security controversy
Feature designed to automatically log users into wireless hotspots has security advocates buzzing.
By Justine Brown • July 6, 2015
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