Security

How CIOs Can Navigate Treacherous BYOD Waters

CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige writes that implementing a BYOD program is like setting sail on uncharted seas where danger lurks like pirates. However, if you navigate the waters carefully and batten down the hatches, you can enjoy a smooth journey.

McAfee Moves to Redefine SIEM, Enterprise Security

Most security information event management systems can identify threats, but they can't remove them. All this does is put a bull's eye on a CIO's back. McAfee's new Enterprise Security Manager takes that next step and shows enterp

NSA Leaker Snowden May Have Had Help

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers is skeptical that former NSA contractor Edward Snowden could have known to look for all the documents he leaked and been able to circumvent security checks on his own.

Don’t Live in Fear of Your Cloud Storage Provider Going Under

The closure of cloud storage provider Nirvanix sent a chill through the cloud storage industry and its customers, but is it really a big deal?

New standard claims to alleviate cloud security concerns

New standard claims to alleviate cloud security concerns

NAB shifts website into Amazon cloud

What’s Behind the iPad Hack at Los Angeles High Schools?

When 340 high school students figured out how to remove mobile device management software from their iPads they did more than gain access to social networks and banned websites. They exposed what can go wrong with Apple's approach to supporting

Hackers Steal Personal Info of 4M People: Is Your Data at Risk?

Hackers hit data brokers LexisNexis and Dun & Bradstreet, according to a recent report, putting the personal information of millions at risk. Should you be worried?

Government IT Leaders Wrestle With Security Risks

Federal officials say that their cybersecurity operations won't be disrupted by a shutdown if Congress can't reach a budget deal. However, persistent threats associated with big data, open data initiatives remain.n

5 Ways CIOs Need to Prepare for Obamacare

Healthcare reform in the United States focuses mainly on providing coverage to the uninsured, and odds are good that your company offers health insurance to most employees. However, there are still reporting and security requirements you'll need