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36% of Government Websites Fail 'Important' Security Tests

December 4, 2017

At least 91 percent of U.S. government websites are failing to perform in at least one key security metric, according to a report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

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How to Utilize Game Theory for Security Awareness

Building classic gaming principles like positive reinforcement and escalating goals into security education can drive new levels of engagement.

Claire Meyer

December 1, 2017

Building up trust and increasing positive reinforcement can start to help employees to see security in a different light, and possibly even start to change some minds about the personal benefits of paying close attention to security rules.

Beware of the U.S.?

Diane Ritchey

December 1, 2017

Is it safe to travel to the U.S.? Some countries don’t think so. While the U.S. government has issued warnings to U.S. citizens about travel to other countries (which continue to this day), some countries are now warning their citizens about traveling here.

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How Connected Are You to the Business?

Lynn Mattice

December 1, 2017

If you and your program are not viewed as adding value and assisting the business in executing its strategy, then you are relegated to a draw on overhead or worse yet a necessary evil. If you are viewed as the latter, it might be time to brush up your resume, as your days may be numbered.

Evolving Challenges Mean New Security Career Opportunities

Jerry J. Brennan

December 1, 2017

Contrary to what you read in the press, cyber and IT security are not the only growing areas for careers in security.

Intelligent Security Demands Intelligent Design

Phil Aronson

December 1, 2017

As more IoT devices (sensors) are introduced, new services emerge that integrate them. Clients will see new approaches to optimizing their people, processes and technology architecture.

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Security Leaders Discuss Leadership Challenges, Solutions at 2017 Security 500 Conference

December 1, 2017

Security magazine’s 11th annual Security 500 conference, held on November 13 in Arlington, VA, featured high-level speakers, including Dr. Park Dietz, whose keynote address discussed Pathways to Extremist Violence.

Cybersecurity is Biggest Worry for Entrepreneurs in 2018

November 30, 2017

The majority of entrepreneurs (47%) are most worried about cybersecurity breaches leading into 2018.

New Report Reveals How Accidental Insider Threats Put Organizations at Real Risk

November 29, 2017

A new report from NTT Security reveals that approximately 25% of insider threats are hostile with the remaining 75% due to accidental or negligent activity.

How to Tailor Security Awareness Training to Employees’ Needs

A Successful Security Awareness Program is One Where the Employees Are Fully Equipped to Participate

Lauren Zink

November 28, 2017

Security awareness isn't just education, communications and training. It is cultural change and a movement that requires buy in from the top down and the bottom up. All too often, employees are told they are the weakest link, but they can also be a huge asset to any security team if they are given the right tools and trained properly.