No question, the information security community - and all of us at ISMG -- lost a friend with the untimely death of Terry Austin, CEO and President of Guardian Analytics.
To honor our loyal readers, and to invite even more of their comments, we're debuting a new, weekly infographic entitled ISMG Buzz, in which we offer a "best of" compilation of the latest insights.
Does cheap labor allow Chinese hackers to troll one website after another until they find something of interest? Times could prove tough for hackers trying to make an 'honest' day's wage.
Third-party risks and the Fed's plans for emerging payments will be highlighted at ISMG's Fraud Summit Chicago on May 14. How banking institutions and retailers are expected to respond to new risks posed by external parties will be a focus for our keynote panel.
Although the growth of cloud-based data centers offers opportunities to more rapidly deploy applications, it also raises new security issues, says Steve Pao, senior vice president at Barracuda Networks.
The FFIEC's 2012 guidelines for cloud providers highlight due diligence, and institutions that don't adequately screen vendors face trouble. Troy Wunderlich of Washington Trust Bank offers tips.
Data loss prevention strategies are shifting. Organizations are now turning to end-users to help protect critical data. Stephane Charbonneau of Titus discusses how to engage users to improve security.
The hunt for a Boston Marathon bombing suspect that locked down the city caused massive disruption to business operations, but enterprises that had business continuity plans in place hardly missed a beat.
The Boston Marathon tragedy is yet another reminder to organizations to develop alternative ways to communicate with employees during such emergencies. Otherwise, they could put their organizations' continuity plans at risk.
Battered by Superstorm Sandy, North Jersey Community Bank maintained operations and customer communications during the storm. CEO Frank Sorrentino discusses the key elements of business continuity.
It's been compared to the 'perfect storm,' but Hurricane Sandy is unlike any storm we've seen, says Alan Berman of DRI. He believes organizations have planned well for recovery.
Hurricane Sandy threatens buildings, staff and data alike, posing a daunting challenge to business continuity pros. Disaster recovery expert Regina Phelps offers tips for weathering the storm.
Cyber is part of our everyday lives. Still, in many cases, a natural - or perhaps an unnatural - divide exists between the virtual and physical worlds. This is especially true in the way we deal with crime.
U.S. banks are well-aware of the fraud vulnerabilities magnetic-stripe cards pose, yet few have made moves toward chip technology. The time for stalling is over.
The great thing about fraud examination is that you can really play to your own strengths when choosing a career. The following six job roles are just a few of the career paths a fraud examiner might take.
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