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Content tagged with Careers & People posted in April 2016
4 Tips For Planning An Effective Security Budget
News  |  4/27/2016  | 
Security budgets start with managers assessing all of their resources and measuring the effectiveness of their security programs for strengths and weaknesses
8 Signs Your Security Culture Lacks Consistency
Commentary  |  4/27/2016  | 
Organizations that practice what they preach and match their actions to their words do far better achieving their goals than those that do not. Here's why that matters.
Surviving InfoSec: Digital Crime And Emotional Grime
Commentary  |  4/25/2016  | 
The never ending stream of threats, vulnerabilities, and potential attacks can take its toll on the typical security professional. Here’s how to fight back against the pressure.
Dark Reading Marks 10th Anniversary With Month Of Special Coverage
Commentary  |  4/25/2016  | 
Looking back at the decade in security.
Be Prepared: How Proactivity Improves Cybersecurity Defense
Commentary  |  4/23/2016  | 
These five strategies will help you achieve a state of readiness in a landscape of unpredictable risk.
SpyEye Creators Sentenced To Long Prison Terms
News  |  4/21/2016  | 
FBI found that arrest halted the release of nasty SpyEye 2.0.
Mea Culpa: Time To Build Security Into Connectivity
Commentary  |  4/21/2016  | 
How those of us who spent decades developing faster, easier, and more scalable networking technology have made the lives of our security counterparts a living hell.
Security Lessons from C-3PO, Former CSO of the Millennium Falcon
Commentary  |  4/21/2016  | 
The business will take risks. When and how to speak up.
Internal Pen-Testing: Not Just For Compliance Audits Anymore
Commentary  |  4/20/2016  | 
How turning your internal penetration team into a 'Friendly Network Force' can identify and shut down the cracks in your security program.
Device Advice: Keeping Fraudsters From Consumer Info
Commentary  |  4/19/2016  | 
Data breaches are the first stop for criminals with intentions to steal personally identifiable information. These tips show how to fight fraud while optimizing the customer experience.
9 Years Prison, $1.7 Million Fine For Malicious Insider
News  |  4/18/2016  | 
Former IT engineer stung for destructive attack on law firm.
10 Things Cyber Insurance Won't Cover
Slideshows  |  4/14/2016  | 
Cyber insurance policies come with some important caveats to keep in mind.
Securing the Weakest Link: Insiders
Commentary  |  4/13/2016  | 
No longer is a hoodie-wearing malicious hacker the most obvious perpetrator of an inside cyber attack.
Managing The Message Before The Breach
Commentary  |  4/12/2016  | 
No leader wants to see their company exploited by creative cyber villains. Here’s how CISOs can stay ahead of the game with a strategic plan.
How To Raise Your Salary In Cybersecurity
News  |  4/11/2016  | 
The hot skills most in demand today for jobs: threat intelligence, security software development, cloud, auditing, and big data analysis.
7 Profiles Of Highly Risky Insiders
Commentary  |  4/8/2016  | 
To understand who these insiders are and why they pose a risk, start by looking at the root of the problem.
10 Cybersecurity Twitter Profiles To Watch
Slideshows  |  4/7/2016  | 
If you’re responsible for an information security program, check out these influencers to follow.
Top US Undergraduate Computer Science Programs Skip Cybersecurity Classes
News  |  4/7/2016  | 
New study reveals that none of the top 10 US university computer science and engineering program degrees requires students take a cybersecurity course.
7 Biggest Trends Bubbling Up For Interop
Slideshows  |  4/6/2016  | 
CISOs and security leaders will find security is top of mind at Interop, when risk management intersects with some of the biggest themes likely to come out of the show.
A Day In The Life Of A Security Analyst
News  |  4/4/2016  | 
'The network doesn't lie' and host detection systems are also key tools for the analyst.
Knowledge Gap Series: 3 Steps To Deal With The High Turnover In Your Security Department
Partner Perspectives  |  4/4/2016  | 
Follow these suggestions to significantly decrease the probability that your organization is a future security headline.
Avoiding Legal Landmines in Data Breach Response
Commentary  |  4/4/2016  | 
Building a legally defensible cybersecurity program means seeking out guidance from legal advisors before a serious incident forces you together.


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