infosec

(ISC)2 kicks off program to support local infosec groups

(ISC)2 kicks off program to support local infosec groups

The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium - (ISC)2 - has launched a pilot program to provide local networking and professional growth opportunities for its members.
Marcia Savage Jun 10 2005 9:41PM Security
FDIC infosec program lacks controls

FDIC infosec program lacks controls

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) still needs to shore up its sensitive computer systems, despite making significant improvements to its infosec efforts, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage May 23 2005 7:15PM Security
Infosec: no longer just the IT department’s concern

Infosec: no longer just the IT department’s concern

In today’s ever increasing security conscious market, it is no longer sufficient simply to delegate the information security of an organization to the network administration staff.
John Golden May 18 2005 10:50AM Security
Infosec is complex. Get over it

Infosec is complex. Get over it

When does theory become practice? Should information security practitioners be concerned about theory?
Peter Stephenson, Apr 18 2005 12:42PM Security
Infosec not just IT dept concern

Infosec not just IT dept concern

In today’s ever increasing security conscious market, it is no longer sufficient simply to delegate the information security of an organization to the network administration staff.
John Golden Apr 13 2005 1:06PM Security
Embryonic infosec institute seeks funds in mission to raise standards

Embryonic infosec institute seeks funds in mission to raise standards

A professional institute for information security is beginning to take shape with the backing of high-profile users and academics.
Staff Writers Feb 22 2005 4:36PM Security
Time to change the way people look at infosec

Time to change the way people look at infosec

Staff Writers Jan 11 2005 1:01PM Security
Infosec momentum must not be lost

Infosec momentum must not be lost

The search has begun for the nation’s next infosec leader, and the successor has some big shoes to fill. Illena Armstrong reports
Illena Armstrong Nov 12 2004 5:11PM Security
Report: DHS infosec program needs improvement

Report: DHS infosec program needs improvement

Although the Department of Homeland Security has made some progress with its information security program it still has a long way to go, according to a report released Wednesday by the department’s inspector general.
Marcia Savage Oct 29 2004 9:45PM Security
Infosec certifications debunked

Infosec certifications debunked

The information security profession is suffering from a proliferation of certifications, an infosec consultant told attendees at this week’s SC Magazine Forum in Napa, Calif.
Marcia Savage Oct 28 2004 2:13PM Security
DOE infosec weaknesses led to 199 intrusions

DOE infosec weaknesses led to 199 intrusions

Problems with the Department of Energy's cybersecurity program led to 199 intrusions, affecting 3,531 systems across the agency in fiscal year 2004, according to the DOE's inspector general.
Marcia Savage Oct 5 2004 10:10PM Security
Bill would enhance federal agencies' infosec planning

Bill would enhance federal agencies' infosec planning

Two legislators have submitted a bill that would amend the Clinger-Cohen Act to boost federal agencies’ infosec planning.
Marcia Savage Jun 25 2004 12:14AM Security
Industry changes show at Infosec and Awards

Industry changes show at Infosec and Awards

April held this year’s Infosecurity Europe show with the usual array of security firms touting their wares and hosting discussions. Most exhibitors displayed new products and many were looking markedly happier than last year, when IT spending was in the doldrums and security spending was struggling to hold its head above water. Also interesting was the conference track (despite some spectacularly badly-designed rooms)
Jon Tullett May 6 2004 9:18AM Security
Panel discusses top infosec issues

Panel discusses top infosec issues

Making security policies effective, patch management, and risk analysis were among the many issues discussed and debated Tuesday by a panel of infosec experts at Infosecurity Europe in London.
Marcia Savage Apr 27 2004 2:44PM Security
Task force: Infosec must be part of corporate governance

Task force: Infosec must be part of corporate governance

A task force of the National Cyber Security Partnership (NCSP) Monday released its recommendations for organizations to incorporate cybersecurity into their corporate governance systems.
Marcia Savage Apr 12 2004 9:12PM Security
Putnam group releases infosec recommendations

Putnam group releases infosec recommendations

A group formed by Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Florida) last fall to study alternatives to cybersecurity legislation released its recommendations Tuesday.
Marcia Savage Apr 6 2004 11:21PM Security
Critical infrastructure companies must be mindful of infosec

Critical infrastructure companies must be mindful of infosec

Critical infrastructure companies in telecommunications, financial services, transportation and utility markets will need to heed the impact the adoption of new technologies will have on their IT security deployments and practices if they want to keep up with the vulnerabilities such upgrades often cause.
Illena Armstrong Jan 20 2004 9:16PM Security
Sharing Infosec Information

Sharing Infosec Information

Infosecurity is hitting the mainstream.
Illena Armstrong Jan 19 2004 10:52AM Security
Chasing Infosec Budgets and the Loch Ness Monster

Chasing Infosec Budgets and the Loch Ness Monster

Trying to get an accurate, unbiased reading of today’s Internet security arena is like trying to get a non-fuzzy, close-up and genuine photograph of the Loch Ness Monster.
Illena Armstrong Jan 16 2004 10:07AM Security
Infosec is news in the year of the worm

Infosec is news in the year of the worm

This has been a very good year - especially for the hackers. Ben Rothke wonders if we have learned anything from the experience
Ben Rothke Jan 13 2004 5:13PM Security

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