Early in his term, President Obama promised to address the issue of cybersecurity by continuing and even expanding upon the efforts of the previous administration. Lauren Moraski surveys experts in the field, providing an assessment of the job the new president is doing so far to address this issue 13 May 2010
Infosecurity’s Drew Amorosi shares his opinions on the recent dismissal of Pennsylvania’s CISO and the role that open dialogue played in the decision 21 April 2010
John Poulter of Informatica examines why IT security professionals in both the private and public sector are primary combatants in the global War on Terror. He explores options on aiding this process, and how to do so without ‘breaking the bank’ 18 March 2010
There appears to be no such thing as a ‘typical’ IT or information security career, and the discipline is accustomed to benefitting from transferable skills that newcomers bring from past experience and careers. Peter Berlich looks at why the information security industry is attracting a high number of qualified individuals from fields like IT, engineering and sciences 10 September 2009
As the popularity of social networking sites continues to mount, it becomes increasingly important to consider the information security risks posed in the context of a wider data loss prevention and reputation management strategy. Cath Everett reports 20 August 2009
Protecting intellectual property (IP) is imperative for any business. Providing a unique business model will encourage revenue, and keeping selected information from ambitious soon to be ex-employees should help to stave off the competition. Add a recession to the mix, complete with unscrupulous tactics, legal grey areas and an increase in redundancies, and the brewing threats might just boil over. Rob Stringer looks into the not-so-secret formula for keeping intellectual property secure 07 August 2009
As we stand on the cusp of a massive healthcare modernization program, we face increasing challenges over healthcare data privacy. Danny Bradbury explores what’s happening in the US from a technological perspective, and what it means for our sensitive data 03 August 2009
The IT and information security industries need to pay more attention to the electricity grid in the near future as more and more smart grids are set up with two-way communication systems. Simon Perry, principal associate analyst at Quocirca, explains why 20 July 2009
The oil and gas industries are natural targets for cyber-criminals due to sensitive data and very deep pockets. With the introduction of newer IT technologies, such as wireless and even social networking, the jobs of the information security teams are not getting any easier. John Sterlicchi reports 24 June 2009
An absence of legislation and the presence of the laissez-faire attitude has resulted in Canada being rather lax when it comes to information security compliance. Robin Arnfield looks at how US standards are driving the Canadian information security marketplace 01 March 2009
Cyberthreats are increasingly a national security issue, and evidence suggests that the US is not adequately prepared for attacks across the network. Obama’s promise to appoint a Federal CTO is promising, but what else needs to be done to ensure that cyber-enemies are kept at bay? Danny Bradbury reports 01 January 2009
Satisfying the regulatory frameworks associated with public sector defense projects is just one hurdle that the aerospace sector must overcome. Danny Bradbury looks at the sector’s challenges and finds that a single, cohesive security structure could be the answer 01 January 2009
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