An IT security strategy guide for CIOs

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  Cybersecurity strategies for 2017

  Security experts offer advice on the "resolutions" companies should be making to build a robust cybersecurity strategy this year. Read Now

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  Threat hunters: A new breed of security pros

  As cyberattacks on the enterprise continue to grow in number, organizations need a new breed of security professionals that experts call "threat hunters." Read how threat hunters are emerging as a new line of defense against cyberattacks and how they can help you detect security incidents. Read Now

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  Tips on building a robust information security strategy

  During a panel discussion sponsored by Women in Technology International, security experts offered advice about countering data breach threats and how organizations can strengthen their information security strategy.  Read Now

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  Adopting a next-generation cybersecurity architecture

  In this Q&A with Nemertes Research CEO Johna Till Johnson, learn why now is the time to move to a next-generation security architecture and get strategic best practices for getting the job done. Read Now

1When it comes to IT security, culture is king

Sometimes the biggest security threat can come from within. Without the right environment, mindset and personnel, an organization's IT security is put at risk. In this section, learn how important it is to promote a culture of security at your organization and how to educate your employees on security best practices.

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  Human error continues to threaten companies' data security

  In this Q&A with Bryan Sartin, managing director of the Verizon RISK Team, learn why human error remains among the biggest data security threats that organizations face today and the data security best practices that they should be implementing to offset breach vulnerabilities. Read Now

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  Ransomware detection: How to train your employees

  Rohyt Belani, chief executive and co-founder of security firm PhishMe, explains how organizations can condition and train employees to help detect phishing scams, transforming them from being a liability to an asset when it comes to ransomware attacks. Read Now

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  Pay attention to the human element in fighting security threats

  This blog post details why relationship building and top-down employee support is necessary in information security. Read Now

2Mobile security is in your hands

If you're not focusing security efforts on mobile, think again. The number of mobile devices now outnumbers the number of people in the world, making securing those devices -- through next-gen tools and some forward thinking -- a priority for any organization. In this section, we give you an overview of the emerging and prevailing mobile security threats, and provide tips on how to address these concerns.

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  'Promiscuous' users: A growing threat to mobile security

  In this Q&A, Gartner analyst Dionisio Zumerle explains how "promiscuous" users -- employees who use their tablets and mobile devices for both official and personal use -- can be a mobile security threat. Zumerle also details the mobile security best practices modern organizations should be adopting. Read Now

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  The top three mobile security threats that challenge IT

  Mobile security threats, such as malware and file-sharing data leakage, are escalating across the enterprise. IT needs strong best practices to mitigate these threats. Read Now

3Crafting a cloud security strategy

As organizations move more and more data to the cloud, cultivating a cloud security strategy is becoming a top CIO imperative. In this section, learn about factors driving cloud threats, and strategies and best practices for improving your organization's cloud security.

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  Cloud security culture imperative to business success

  Cultivating a cloud security culture and enlisting a CISO are vital to organizations in the cloud computing era, a new report shows. Read Now

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  A CIO's three tips for better cloud security

  In the age of cloud, doling out general advice for improving security is hard because all organizations are different. But there are some guidelines to follow, according to Brian Lillie, CIO at data center builder Equinix. Read Now

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  Does encrypting data in the cloud guarantee security?

  As organizations increasingly move more applications to the cloud, they see encryption as a foolproof way to secure information in the cloud. But encryption doesn't guarantee protection, says Gartner analyst Ramon Krikken. Read Now

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  Cloud security: Custom applications in the cloud pose new threat

  Custom applications built outside the purview of IT and deployed in the public cloud are vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to research released by the Cloud Security Alliance. Read how this could impact CIOs. Read Now

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  University IT departments fight to stay accessible, secure

  Now more than ever, university IT departments have the difficult task of maintaining a culture of openness while protecting against growing security threats. Read Now

4Security in an increasingly connected world

IoT devices are proliferating at a rapid rate, spiking IoT data security concerns in the process. The more connected we get the more important it becomes to protect the massive amount of data involved. That's why IoT security is becoming a vital part of any organization's IT security roadmap. In this section, we explore the biggest security concerns raised by IoT and offer tips about how to address them.

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  Securing IoT devices remains low priority for developers

  MIT cybersecurity expert Stuart Madnick says we're woefully unprepared to protect the proliferating population of IoT-enabled devices. Read Now

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  Is IoT the next ransomware victim?

  In this Q&A, IBM executive security advisor Etay Maor shares insight on the strategies employed by cyberattackers and explains why IoT devices are so vulnerable to ransomware attacks. Read Now

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  RSA Conference 2016: IoT will fail if security is not top priority

  According to experts at RSA Conference 2016, it's time for organizations to put IoT security first -- or risk the inevitable downfall of the internet of things. Read Now

5Don't spend more; spend right

Investing in security is always a good idea, but throwing money at the problem won't cut it. In this section, find out how to manage your IT security spending efficiently.

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  What are my post-breach cybersecurity spending priorities?

  Mike O. Villegas, vice president at tech consulting firm K3DES, explains how organizations can identify their top cybersecurity spending priorities in the aftermath of a cybercrime incident and why learning from the experience is important to prevent future threats. Read Now

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  Security pros: Cybersecurity budgets not keeping pace with rising threats

  While there has been a rise in security budgets, spending on security is not on par with the growing threat landscape, according to a study by the Institute of Information Security Professionals. Read Now

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  Why an unlimited cybersecurity budget isn't good for security

  A cybersecurity budget with no restrictions may sound like a dream, but it could actually harm enterprise security, says expert Mike O. Villegas. Read Now

6Cybersecurity legislation and CIOs

Cybersecurity isn't just a business priority anymore. Facing new pressures from today's increasing cyberthreats, the U.S. government is stepping in to assess the IT security landscape and enacting legislation to address some of the top concerns. In this section, find out how the government is responding to increasing IT security concerns, how emerging technologies are influencing the legislative process and how such legislation will impact IT executives.

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  Emerging tech influencing infosec regulations

  In this Q&A, Monique Ferraro, cyber counsel for Munich Re's U.S. P&C Cyber and Privacy Risk Practice, discusses how drones and IoT are influencing information security regulations and the challenges that lawmakers face when developing these new cybersecurity rules. Read Now

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  Evaluating Obama's $19B cybersecurity plan

  President Obama unveiled a $19 billion national cybersecurity plan to address the cybersecurity skills shortage and mounting cyberthreats, but questions remain. Read Now

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  FBI director: Encryption debate needs to be nuanced and thoughtful

  While speaking at a symposium at the University of Texas at Austin, FBI Director James Comey explained why now is the time to engage in conversations about backdoor encryption policies. Read Now

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  Burgeoning data threats intensify security info sharing debate

  The federal government is encouraging cybersecurity info sharing to offset threats to data, but some businesses are worried that the data protection measures might infringe on privacy. Read Now

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  Congress assesses blockchain security amid ransomware attacks

  Legislators have begun examining cryptocurrencies and blockchain security amid growing instances of cybercrime, such as the ransomware attacks on NYT and BBC. Read Now

7The devil's in the data

Don't underestimate the importance of data analytics in your IT security strategy. In this section, learn how to best tap into analytics at your organization and what tools can help identify, monitor and ward off threats to data security.

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  Data-driven marketing fuels privacy, security concerns

  As more organizations collect customer data to drive marketing strategies, it creates numerous data security and privacy concerns. Deborah Berebichez, chief data scientist at Metis, explains what steps organizations should take to offset these risks and how data scientists can help. Read Now

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  Advanced security analytics: Finding the best analytics tool

  Next-gen security analytics tools provide proactive and responsive analysis of security events. Nemertes Research CEO Johna Till Johnson explains. View Now