Beyond BlackBerry: 3 steps to prepare for its demise
It's easy to switch to iOS or even Android, no matter what type of company you are
Bob Violino | 02 Jul | Read more
Stories by Bob Violino
Will your next car steal itself?
As vehicles offer an ever-growing number of digital features, they could present several security threats--unless automakers manage these technologies effectively.
Bob Violino | 11 May | Read more
Red Sky Alliance: An experiment in information sharing
Chris Camacho, information security officer at The World Bank Group in Washington D.C., explains how the Red Sky alliance helps member organizations safely share information.
Bob Violino | 08 May | Read more
Four critical trends in IT business continuity
In IT, failure is not an option. Not surprisingly, organizations have made it a high priority to develop and implement reliable business continuity plans to ensure that IT services are always available to internal users and outside customers.
Bob Violino | 03 Apr | Read more
What's the business case for GRC?
Does governance, risk and compliance (GRC) really pay off? It's a valid question for any organization that's looking to formulate a corporate strategy and implement software for managing GRC.
Bob Violino | 29 Mar | Read more
The in-depth guide to data destruction
A key part of any information security strategy is disposing of data once it's no longer needed. Failure to do so can lead to serious breaches of data-protection and privacy policies, compliance problems and added costs.
Bob Violino | 07 Feb | Read more
Video surveillance: March to megapixel IP cameras continues
The global economic downturn is apparently having no major effect on the market for <a href="http://www.csoonline.com/article/330713/a-buyers-guide-to-ip-surveillance-cameras">IP video surveillance cameras</a> and other equipment, as sales remain strong worldwide. Meanwhile, the technology continues to evolve, and the emergence of high-definition (HD) video and megapixel resolution are among the more prominent trends in video surveillance.
Bob Violino | 13 Sep | Read more
How to live with malware infections
How can you be sure your organization doesn't have insidious viruses or other <a href="http://www.infoworld.com/t/malware">malware</a> lurking within systems and applications, waiting to inflict damage? You can't.
Bob Violino | 05 Jul | Read more
A new security architecture for the cloud
Members of the Open Group's Security for the Cloud and SOA Project have launched a new <a href="http://www.csoonline.com/article/505871/the-curse-of-cloud-security">security architecture for the cloud</a>, to help security organizations better understand the unique security aspects of cloud computing.
Bob Violino | 20 Jun | Read more
ISACA launches audit program for social media governance
ISACA, a global association of 95,000 IT assurance, security and governance professionals, has launched a new customisable audit program to help enterprises address the complex and emerging area of social media governance.
Bob Violino | 11 Mar | Read more
UTM Appliances: How to Choose 'Em and Use 'Em
Expert advice on evaluating and selecting a unified threat management (UTM) appliance that fits your needs.
Bob Violino | 09 Apr | Read more
Scanning for Network Vulnerabilities
Experts provide some critical tips for evaluating and using network scanners.
Bob Violino | 12 Mar | Read more
How to Use Network Behavior Analysis Tools
Network behavior analysis tools can help tune operations as well as improve security. Here are five tips for getting the job done.
Bob Violino | 13 Nov | Read more
Sorting the security standards
Many companies are using standards and frameworks to deal with certain aspects of information security. These models can help protect systems and data, but each plays a very different role in an overall security plan.
Bob Violino | 18 Apr | Read more
Decoding Application Security
Today's Web-connected applications need more than just firewalls. Application-security gateways can't grow up fast enough.
Bob Violino | 14 Oct | Read more