Security Leadership and Management - Articles - Page 584

How Uniting Security and Operations Makes for a Happy, Mission-Benefiting IT “Family”

December 13, 2016

It’s the time of year, after all, when extended families gather to celebrate the season with warm embraces and holiday cheer – up until the moment when we realize that, while we love each other, we don’t really enjoy being in the same room together for very long.

The High Cost of Not Doing Enough to Prevent Cyber Attacks

If you have a basic security program and think you can get by with the bare minimum standard security measures in place, you are mistaken.

Kim Ann King

December 13, 2016

Organizations are in a difficult place when it comes to protecting themselves against the current cybersecurity threat environment.

Information Security Forum Forecasts 2017 Global Security Threat Outlook

December 9, 2016

The Information Security Forum (ISF) has announced their outlook for the top four global security threats that businesses will face in 2017.

Security Industry Association Opens Submissions for New Product Showcase at ISC West

December 7, 2016

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced that submissions have opened for the SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West.

Global Cybersecurity Confidence Gets a 'C-'

December 5, 2016

The world’s information security practitioners have given global cybersecurity readiness a “C-” average with an overall score of 70 percent.

Sandy Hook Promise Launches New PSA

December 4, 2016

Gun violence is preventable if you know the signs, but can be easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for.

NASCAR, ISC Name CSO

December 1, 2016

NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation have named Christopher Davis as Managing Director and Chief Security Officer.

Retailers Face Increased Threats from Organized Retail Crime

December 1, 2016

Organized retail crime (ORC) continues to grow, with 83 percent of merchants reporting an increase in the past year, according to the National Retail Foundation’s 12th annual ORC study.

Why Security Leaders Lose Their Jobs

Jerry J. Brennan

December 1, 2016

In past articles I have discussed a wide range of topics dealing with competencies, professional skills and strategies for marketing yourself to find your perfect job.

Mexico Moves Forward on Corruption

Diane Ritchey

December 1, 2016

Mexico is finally taking a hard stance on corruption, with the passing earlier this year of a new anti-corruption law that takes effect next July 2017.