Filling information security roles is one challenge. Growing them is quite another. So, how do today's global leaders help their staff evolve and acquire the skill sets most in-demand?
With the spotlight on federal budget cutting, two Republican senators are pressing the acting head of the Medicare and Medicaid programs to start outlining her anti-fraud efforts aimed at eliminating waste.
A national network of regional cancer hospitals that has relied heavily on laptop computers is slowly phasing in iPads and iPhones, taking steps to mitigate the security risks involved.
A rule setting streamlined standards for electronic funds transfers in healthcare leaves some privacy issues fuzzy. But pending HIPAA modifications could provide clarification.
Three class action lawsuits have now been filed in the wake of a breach affecting 4.9 million beneficiaries in the TRICARE military healthcare program.
The controls create a baseline to properly address the unique elements of authorizing cloud products and services, including multi-tenancy, control of an infrastructure and shared resource pooling, Homeland Security CIO Richard Spires says.
When it's time to stand up in court and discuss forensic evidence in a legal matter, you need someone who knows your business best, says Greg Thompson, VP enterprise security services at Scotiabank Group.
Employment among IT security professionals in the U.S. rose significantly throughout 2011, as unemployment virtually was nonexistent among those with cybersecurity skills, according to our analysis of government data.
The new HIPAA compliance audit program has begun, with some site visits starting this month. Read about the audit details and steps to take to prepare.
For individuals looking to hone their skills in business continuity/disaster recovery, it's important to note: Organizations want specialists who can hit the ground running, says Alan Berman of DRI International.
One good way to prepare for a HIPAA compliance audit is to read a recent government report that identified vulnerabilities discovered in seven audits, says attorney Timothy McCrystal.
Outrageous Facebook behavior by a contractor at a California hospital offers an eye-opening reminder about the need for a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to privacy violations.
What can information security leaders do to minimize the risks involved in enabling staff members to use personally-owned tablets, smart phones and other mobile devices for business purposes?
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