Recent HIPAA/HITECH changes
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Congress enacted the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act to broaden and …
Mitigating software vulnerabilities
Microsoft released a new whitepaper that describes how exploit mitigation technologies can help reduce or eliminate risk, prevent attacks and minimize operational disruption …
How to secure a moving target with limited resources
Today, as security threats increase and regulatory requirements grow more complex, businesses are recognizing that compliance and security are business-critical priorities. …
Security precautions for mobile business applications
Mobile applications have become one of the hottest trends, but this has come at a price. The sharp rise in popularity means businesses are rushing their apps to the market, …
Solution for Popureb rootkit infection
Bootkits are kernel-mode rootkit variants that hide in the computer’s master boot record (MBR) and are notoriously difficult to spot and, sometimes, to eradicate. …
Identity theft doesn’t take vacations
Identity theft is a real risk and one that is amplified during the summer months. Recent survey results indicated that, whether booking flights at home, logging on at a Wi-Fi …
Protect your computer and phone from illegal police searches
Your computer, your phone, and your other digital devices hold vast amounts of personal information about you and your family. Can police officers enter your home to search …
Free return on security investment calculator
The Information Security & Business Continuity Academy launched its free Return on Security Investment (ROSI) calculator (registration required). This calculator provides …
Protect yourself from Olympic phishing scams
Nobody yet knows for certain whether they have been allocated 2012 Olympic event tickets. Until June 24, when confirmations arrive, there remains the risk that some people …
Two-factor authentication for Mailchimp using AlterEgo
MailChimp is an innovative company that provides mailing list management services with a twist. Their down-to-earth approach and focus towards the best user experience is what …
Key elements of an effective IT governance process
To successfully implement IT governance, chief information officers (CIOs) require both leadership and execution, according to Gartner. Great IT leaders master process, and …
Tips for embracing cloud computing
In today’s complex landscape of constant innovation and change, organizations should take advantage of emerging capabilities, skills and processes to address their …
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