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Even as advanced persistent threats (APTs) and other attacks strike companies and government agencies at an unparalleled rate, information security professionals remain bullish about forging ahead with their data protection [...]

While there are some who think 2011 will prove just as challenging as last year for information security executives, others are a bit more optimistic. Numerous market indicators are hinting [...]

Reports of shuttered businesses, mammoth layoffs, home foreclosures and sagging consumer spending have become routine. Common enough, in fact, that a quick internet search can find throngs of organizations presenting [...]

As we begin another year in the information security industry, I've been mulling how far we've come... as well as how far we still have to go. We seem at [...]

This last year has seen its usual information security problems. Data theft incidents, a slew of application vulnerabilities, mobile security threats and more have kept most industry practitioners fighting constant [...]

With the release of the newest version of the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS), companies again are reviewing their security programs. The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards Council, the group [...]

The article focuses on cybersecurity trials still seem resistant to abandoning infosec pros and concerns attempts to navigate long-existing industry regulations. It mentions data breach reporting requirements and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of European Union and problems of executive leadership. It also mentions Equifax put a spotlight on the issue and chief executive officer (CEO) pay attention to their information technology (IT) security.

The article shares the author's insights on sharing sensitive data on the Internet. She discusses the studies "H1 2016 Breach Level Index" and "Data Breaches and Customer Loyalty" conducted by Gemalto NV. The author suggests that companies should ensure data safety of their customers and clients and implement measures to prevent identity theft or other cyber crimes.

The article discusses the highlights of an "SC Magazine" Government Security Roundtable held in Washington, District of Columbia. The event was attended by information security leaders who shared the difficulties in implementing policies and supporting technologies to forge needed enhancements. Roundtable participants stressed the importance of getting monetary and other support required to fully safeguard critical data, related information flows and overall information technology environments.

Information on the Financial Services Roundtable by "SC Magazine" held in New York City in 2011 is presented. Topics include the impact of financial crisis, mobile security, and data security. The roundtable discussion featured several individuals such as chief executive officer (CEO) Leigh Williams from BITS Inc. and Ryan Kalember, solutions marketing director at HP Enterprise Security.

The author reflects on the challenges and opportunities available in data security industry in the U.S. The author mentions that cybercriminals show no sign of giving up in using their tactics and stealing data from online users. She cites the efforts undertake by information technology (IT) security professionals, vendors and service providers.

The article discusses papers published within the issue, including a cover story on security and privacy officers within companies and their insights on maintaining trust, privacy and security and mentions the appointment of Robert Abel as the online coordinator for the magazine.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including developments in the information security sector, how to safeguard critical data, and the future of the industry in 2015.

The article urges U.S. health care organizations and their partners to focus on standards and best practices instead of worrying about the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other compliance mandates on their businesses. Topics covered include concern about the effect of HIPAA on people's private data, the lack of penalties for failing to adhere to HIPAA requirements, and frequency of non-compliance even with the passage of HITECH Act in 2009.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses findings of the annual survey entitled "Guarding Against a Data Breach" with 90% of respondents saying that steps are being taken by companies for preventing critical data to be exposed, stolen or lost.

The author urges government officials and organizations in the U.S. to treat data security and privacy as valuable as commodities. She looks at the different approaches to protecting big data, which includes customer information and intellectual property, against cyber security threats. She also comments on the trend among organizations towards incorporating more advanced data analytics into their security operations.

The author stresses the need for large companies like Yahoo! to invest in effective data security technologies. She relates a conversation with her hairdresser about the importance of creating secured passwords to access private online accounts. She criticizes the failure of Yahoo! to encrypt usernames and passwords which led to the easy attack by computer hacking group D33ds Company. She also acknowledges risk management efforts being done by some organizations to prevent similar attacks.

The author reflects on the status and performance of the information security industry in the U.S. in 2011. The author states that cybersecurity has gone mainstream in 2011. Meanwhile, the author says that legislators are concern on electronic records protection and compliance mandates have become fine-tuned towards integration of security technologies and requirement.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the need for healthcare organizations to integrate a robust governance, risk and compliance management to prevent data breaches and to stay competitively ahead.

The author shares her views on the data security challenges of organizations that are increasingly relying on cloud services. During the RSA Conference, PGP chief executive officer (CEO) Phil Dunkelberger discussed the potential legal and jurisdictional issues companies could face if their cloud providers lose critical data. The author points the importance for companies to safeguard critical data.