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I couldn't agree with you more on this. I have seen the poor description practices proliferate throughout organizations to the point where job function is ambiguous and the employee accepts a postion under false pretenses. Not...
In reply to: Re: shortage or cheapness?
I would prefer that the incentive program be the case because not even the Google Engineers can anticipate everything. Having your product tested by a larger group will ensure that more vectors are tested. With technology...
In reply to: Re: Google so great?
Truth be told, I'm not terribly concerned about manipulation of the NFL mobile app. I'm far more worried about Stingray technology, bulk emails/text messages, reverse 911 platforms, wireless hacks and particularly...
In reply to: Re: artificially generated stampedes
Remember that Sandra Bullock movie The Net? It was completely ludicrous when it came out. My best friend and I laughed at how terrible it was from a technological standpoint.But now? Today, in 2015? ...
In reply to: Re: More than fiction?
It's the HR department. Look at any company that's faced a zillion reorgs in the past couple of decades. Look at the survivors: All HR.Bad recruiting practices. Bad job description practices. Bad...
In reply to: Re: shortage or cheapness?
The problem is NOT a skills shortage.The problem is a glut of HR staff.www.networkcomputing.com/careers-and-certifications/the-tech-talent-shortage-myth/d/d-id/1317892
In reply to: Bah.
Maybe this is just the cynic in me, but at a certain point, with all of these bug bounties being paid out, one has to question the quality of the hiring and/or corporate culture at Google.
In reply to: Google so great?
ZeroAccess is a part of the Alureon (Microsoft) family of bootkit infections and otherwise known as TDSS (Kaspersky), Tidserv (Symantec). It's very misleading for these "researchers" to make the statement:"ZeroAccess does...
In reply to: RootKits, Bootkits, and Trojans Oh My!
You make an interesting point Thomas. Security personnel don't typically fall within a profit center (sometimes, but not usually) which makes valuation even more difficult. But in my experience, it is quite difficult to...
In reply to: Re: shortage or cheapness?
Companies gladly shellout millions for executive suite personnel who often aren't paid for performance. Maybe computer security professionals are just wildly underpaid compared to the actual value they bring to a company...
In reply to: shortage or cheapness?
Kelly, Although do agree (I noticed I've been typing a superflous 'do' in front of everything... I'm becoming a flight attendant) "I'll just get a new debit card" is probably the pervasive attitude for user consumers, I...
In reply to: Re: Ok Millennials, defend yourselves!
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. We very much agree with you on the importance of power consumption as a system constraint and potential inhibitor to strong security. Our researchers in Intel Labs are looking...
In reply to: Re: Not enough power to do what is needed
Dark Reading Tech Digest, Dec. 19, 2014Software-defined networking can be a net plus for security. The key: Work with the network team to implement gradually, test as you go, and take the opportunity to overhaul your security strategy.
10 Recommendations for Outsourcing Security
Enterprises today have a wide range of third-party options to help improve their defenses, including MSSPs, auditing and penetration testing, and DDoS protection. But are there situations in which a service provider might actually increase risk?
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