Does cyber defense competition help prepare college students for real-world jobs in information security and risk management? Dan Likarish and Rick Cisneros of Regis University say yes. Here's why.
The evolution of threats and rise of mobility are leading organizations to improve user authentication. What are the new strategies and solutions security leaders in all sectors will employ this year?
Like the cartoonish Kilroy peeking his head over a wall during World War II, unemployment among IT security professionals has bared its head. But don't take these stats as gospel. The data suggest 'full employment' reigns in the infosec community of workers.
To acknowledge individuals and organizations that are playing critical roles in shaping the way financial services organizations approach information security and privacy, BankInfoSecurity announces its inaugural list of Influencers.
When it comes to mobility, how do leaders balance security needs with employees' BYOD desires? The easy answer: Just say no. But that's also the wrong answer. What security tips do these leaders offer?
Heading into 2013, security leaders across industry feel confident about their processes and technology. People, though, continue to create the greatest risks. Can "awareness in depth" make a difference?
In a new alert, the OCC says banking institutions should be concerned about fraud attempts linked to recent distributed-denial-of-service attacks on prominent U.S. banks.
CISOs' top three priorities for 2013 are emerging threats, technology trends and filling security gaps, says RSA CISO Eddie Schwartz. But what new strategies should leaders employ to tackle these challenges?
The arrest of 10 individuals allegedly tied to a global phishing scheme that exploited Facebook is good news. But experts say banking institutions need to push stronger security and authentication to protect accounts.
Hacktivists announced Dec. 18 that they planned yet another round of distributed-denial-of-service attacks against five U.S. banks. Wells Fargo confirmed its online banking site experienced outages throughout the day.
A day after Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters announced plans for a second wave of DDoS attacks, SunTrust, Bank of America and PNC experienced intermittent site issues, and U.S. Bank acknowledged the new threat.
Information sharing proved critical during the recent wave of DDoS attacks that hit leading U.S. banks. What lessons does the experience offer for organizations in other industries? Experts weigh in.
Mobile malware and cloud-based botnets will be top cyberthreats for 2013, says Georgia Tech's Paul Royal. How should organizations address these and other upcoming threats in the New Year?
As social media continue to expand and evolve, organizations need to formalize a policy to address the risks. Expert Sherrie Madia details the must-haves that should be included in a policy.
South Carolina's Revenue Department went nearly a year without a chief information security officer before its tax system was hacked this summer. The agency's chief says the state couldn't find a qualified candidate for the job that pays $100,000 a year.
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