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Board Action Critical to IT Governance Success

Board Action Critical to IT Governance Success

With the collapse of Enron, many urgent and vital business issues are on the minds of boards of directors.
Robert Roussey Jan 19 2004 10:23AM Security
My Personal Firewall: I Should Have Listened to It!

My Personal Firewall: I Should Have Listened to It!

You could actually title this article "Virus Alert - I just Got Nailed," Part Two. (The link to the first installment, published in December 2001, is www.infosecnews.com/opinion/2001/12/12_03.htm).
Jack Wiles Jan 16 2004 4:49PM Security
Shrinking IT Budgets Call for Stronger IT Governance

Shrinking IT Budgets Call for Stronger IT Governance

For many years, it seemed every request for IT expenditure met with management approval and every IT project, no matter how loosely defined, gained executive support.
Paul A. Jan 16 2004 2:56PM Security
Outsourcing IT Security

Outsourcing IT Security

In today's lean, just-in-time business environment, many companies are looking to outsourcing as an alternative to in-house support.
Dave Lang Jan 16 2004 2:54PM Security
It Never Ceases to Amaze Me

It Never Ceases to Amaze Me

I think I’ve used that phrase in these columns before.
Peter Stephenson Jan 16 2004 1:34PM Security
Computer Forensics - You Need It Now More Than Ever!

Computer Forensics - You Need It Now More Than Ever!

A lot of new terms have come at us over the past decade as computers have reached an unbelievable level of sophistication and speed.
Jack Wiles Jan 16 2004 10:59AM Security
Calculating PKI Return on Investment - Why Is It So Difficult?

Calculating PKI Return on Investment - Why Is It So Difficult?

Companies invest millions of dollars into public key infrastructure (PKI) products and services; yet demonstrating a return on that investment can prove difficult.
Robert Lonadier Jan 16 2004 10:18AM Security
Do It Yourself Security: Cutting Our Umbilical Dependence on the Consultant Community

Do It Yourself Security: Cutting Our Umbilical Dependence on the Consultant Community

A long while ago I had a business card identity that branded me as a Security Export Consultant.
Melisa LaBancz-Bleasdale Jan 15 2004 1:26PM Security
Real-World IT Security - The Social Engineering Perils of Commuting

Real-World IT Security - The Social Engineering Perils of Commuting

The morning commute from my suburban town of residence to London, where I presently work, and back is an opportunity to catch up on some reading and the news.
Stuart King Jan 15 2004 11:16AM Security
It Could Never Happen to Us…

It Could Never Happen to Us…

Simply by operating on a day-to-day basis, companies are risking their reputations.
Graham Peat Jan 15 2004 11:11AM Security
Security Issues for Remote IT Delivery

Security Issues for Remote IT Delivery

Colin Wells, chairman of JBS Computer Services, examines what SMEs should look for from suppliers when choosing the remote route for software delivery
Colin Wells Jan 15 2004 10:17AM Security
Cyberliability: Turning the Spotlight to Internal IT Security

Cyberliability: Turning the Spotlight to Internal IT Security

Is your company data an asset or a threat?
Staff Writers Jan 14 2004 4:05PM Security
Central control: Let’s get it all together

Central control: Let’s get it all together

Chris Pick outlines the pressures that are driving some organisations to integrate security and systems management
Chris Pick Jan 13 2004 5:08PM Security
On your marks: Get set for the next IT hurdle

On your marks: Get set for the next IT hurdle

Memories of Y2K may have faded, but, says Steve Gold, another challenge could be just around the corner.
Steve Gold Jan 13 2004 1:03PM Security
Keeping IT running

Keeping IT running

What is most likely to bring your systems down? A minor problem might be as bad as a natural disaster argues Illena Armstrong
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 10:06AM Security
Security? I’ve Got It

Security? I’ve Got It

Even after all the warnings and high profile security breaches we have seen in the last couple of years, it is astonishing to see how many companies are still not adequately assessing the risk associated with doing business within today’s IT infrastructure.
Tony Anscombe Jan 12 2004 3:52PM Security
Aligning IT Security with Business Needs

Aligning IT Security with Business Needs

In any technology decision, having the IT and business aspects of the organization on the same side is critical to identifying the best solutions and addressing key needs.
Linda Hughes Jan 12 2004 2:24PM Security
Change Management: What If it All Goes Wrong?

Change Management: What If it All Goes Wrong?

The U.K.’s Swanwick Air Traffic Control center is an unfortunate example of the problems that can occur with the continuity of a business while undergoing a period of change.
Staff Writers Jan 12 2004 1:54PM Security
Security Qualifications - Are They Worth It?

Security Qualifications - Are They Worth It?

IT qualifications and security certifications are becoming more and more important to both individuals and companies alike, especially important in this current politically turbulent climate.
Robert Chapman Jan 12 2004 12:54PM Security
Reaction Remedies - The Way it Should Work: A CA Guide to Effective Network Security

Reaction Remedies - The Way it Should Work: A CA Guide to Effective Network Security

With the internet and mobile working playing an increasingly important roles in business, connecting to internal systems is becoming far easier.
Mike Small Jan 12 2004 12:51PM Security

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