Category : CIO Security

The big task for CIOs in 2020: Bringing security and IT operations together

The first step in bridging the gap starts with understanding the problem. IT and security operations have worked in silos for decades so one might think “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But it is, in fact, broken, and there is little awareness...

How to secure your domain name services

Follow these steps to protect your websites at the server and workstation.

IDG Contributor Network: What is the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018? Influencers in the know break down the details

It was only a matter of time before US created their own version of the EU’S General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, unlike the EU who addresses digital privacy protection on a national level, the US is handling online privacy on the s...

How make a Windows disaster recovery kit

Make your own disaster checklist and recovery toolkit before trouble happens.

Balancing patient security with healthcare innovation | TECH(talk)

Healthcare organizations are one of the most targeted verticals when it comes to cyberattacks. While those organizations must work to secure patients' sensitive data, it can also be helpful to analyze that data to improve patient outcomes. Jason Jame...

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IDG Contributor Network: Rethinking government use of commercial exploit tools after WhatsApp spying

Earlier this year, Facebook released an emergency patch after it discovered a software vulnerability in the voice over IP (VoIP) code used in WhatsApp that allowed attackers to remotely install malware on a user’s device by simply placing a call t...

IDG Contributor Network: 5 ways cybersecurity awareness trainings can strengthen your organization

According to an InfoScales report, 95% of successful cyberattacks have human error as the leading cause – most notably company employees falling for phishing scams. This is an important observation as cybersecurity efforts often intuitively focus...

How to harden web browsers against cyberattacks

Use these techniques to limit attackers’ ability to compromise systems and websites.

Printers: The overlooked security threat in your enterprise | TECHtalk

Printers, often a forgotten target in the enterprise, are vulnerable to all the usual cyberattacks. Watch as IDG TECH(talk) hosts Ken Mingis and Juliet Beauchamp and CSO Online’s J.M. Porup discuss the threats to these devices, plus how to secure the...

IDG Contributor Network: Why corporate boards put their digital transformation at risk

Security breaches always seem to be in the news, but only a handful of organizations are protecting themselves against these threats by actively reducing their cyber-risk exposure. Research by the Ponemon Institute revealed that 63 percent of CISO...

Boeing's insecure networks threaten security and safety

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing's insecure networks leave the company--and potentially its aircraft--at risk of exploitation. Security researcher Chris Kubecka uncovered these threats in April, and new reporting by CSO's J.M. Porup reveals little has be...