How to address the main concerns with ISO 27001 implementation
Recently I delivered two webinars on the topic of ISO 27001, and I have asked the attendees to send me their top concerns regarding ISO 27001 implementation before those …
ISO 27001 standard benefits, implementation tips and security controls
Dejan Kosutic is an expert in information security management and business continuity management. In this interview he talks about the key changes in the ISO 27001: 2013 …
Characteristics of effective security leaders
A new IBM study of security leaders reveals that they are increasingly being called upon to address board-level security concerns and as a result are becoming a more strategic …
Security now the top issue for network managers
Security returns to the top of the list of network manager ‘pain points.’ Conducted earlier in 2013, TheInfoPro study identifies key initiatives of senior …
How CISOs get executive buy-in for security budgets
Wisegate released a new report that shares how CISOs successfully gain executive buy-in on security budgets and strategically manage them. Most CISOs face significant …
Top vertical industry predictions for IT organizations for 2014
Gartner has revealed its top industry predictions for IT organizations and users for 2014 and beyond. Most industries are facing accelerating pressure for fundamental …
Best practices for threat management
With threats of all types on the rise and increasing costs of security breaches growing (analyst approximate $840,000 per breach), enterprises are investing in numerous threat …
Challenges faced by top CSOs
(ISC)2 released new data that outlines the chief challenges faced by top enterprise security executives and illustrates the broad range of complex – and sometimes …
Budget and job trend data for CISOs
Wisegate released its IT Security Benchmark Report, based on a survey developed by Wisegate Members, who are senior CISOs and security practitioners, to answer the questions …
Attackers sharpen skills: What that really means for CISOs
Today, IBM is revealing the results of its X-Force 2013 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report, which shows that Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) must increase their …
Recommendations for strengthening cyber security policies
McAfee and the Digital Government Security Forum (DGSF) released a new report which explores the cyber risks confronting government and offers recommendations to mitigate …
Tips for educational organizations on how to defend against online threats
The kids are back to school and hopefully they’re heeding the right advice on how to stay safe in an educational environment, but students aren’t the only ones who …