The main takeaway from a House hearing this past week was that the biggest information security problem most small business operators face is that they're unaware they have an IT security problem.
A bill to reform the Federal Information Security Management Act, which is heading to the House of Representatives, delineates the responsibilities for each agency's chief information security officer. Read what they are.
With the HIPAA Omnibus Rule taking effect on March 26, the clock is running for covered entities and business associates to meet the Sept. 23 compliance date. Experts offer four tips for staying on track.
DDoS experts say three online game sites have been hit by Brobot, the massive botnet that since mid-September has been used by hacktivists to attack leading U.S. banks. What do these attacks signal?
The motive behind the cyber-attack on South Korean banks and broadcasters was atypical, as compared to most digital assaults that involve implanting malware on IT systems, says McAfee's Vincent Weafer.
How can healthcare providers help to ensure better medical device security? They need to put more pressure on device vendors at the time of procurement, says security researcher Kevin Fu.
A rapidly evolving threat landscape calls for the next generation of information security professionals to have strong technical and communications skills. Security leaders highlight their top requirements.
Attorney Marcy Wilder explains why the HIPAA Omnibus Rule means many healthcare organizations will need to change their approach to determining if an incident is a breach that must be reported.
Conventional wisdom suggests China isn't interested in disabling industrial control systems in the U.S. After all, such an act would be against its own economic interest. But is that type of thinking right?
Beyond mobile device and data security, what are the ID and access challenges facing security leaders - and how are cutting-edge organizations tackling them? CSOs Elayne Starkey and Malcolm Harkins share tips.
Which ID theft trends are top-of-mind in 2013? Increases in medical and government ID theft, and compromised mobile devices, need to receive more attention, says the ITRC's Eva Velasquez.
The cybersecurity jobs shortage isn't about a shortage of people. Rather, it's a lack of skills among those who consider themselves IT security professionals, says Alan Paller of SANS Institute.
The bill's chief sponsor says agencies struggle with cyberthreats. "This update to FISMA will incorporate the last decade of technological innovation, while also addressing FISMA shortcomings realized over the past years." Rep. Darrell Issa says.
From managers who steal to innocent employees who are duped, the insider threat is evolving. Researchers Dawn Cappelli and Randy Trzeciak share their latest insight on malicious and accidental insider risks.
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