Security Management Strategies for the CIOAccess "A framework for information security career success"
This article is part of the March 2011 issue of Best practices for securing virtual machines
As important as it may be for information security professionals to develop a written career plan, executing on your plan is essential to accomplishing your career goal. Now is an opportune time to reflect and determine what you need to do to continue your progression as an information security leader. Each individual's professional development will vary based on their level of experience, baseline of skills, and stage of their careers. However, the framework for implementing and demonstrating these qualities is consistent for all and consists of the following actions: lead; impact; learn; and assess. DEMONSTRATE SECURITY LEADERSHIP The most important attribute information security professionals need to demonstrate is leadership. Leadership takes many forms, such as leadership over security technologies (i.e. application security, cloud computing, security event management), projects or organizational initiatives (i.e. PCI compliance, data loss prevention, identity management), people (including information security professionals and other staff), or an ... Access >>>
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Choosing the right information security risk assessment framework
There are a lot of risk assessment frameworks out there. Here's what you need to know in order to pick the right one.
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Managing client-side security with patch management best practices
Attacks on applications like Adobe Reader and Java require effective and timely patching of user systems.
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Choosing the right information security risk assessment framework
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Virtualization 101: Best practices for securing virtual machines
by Dave Shackleford
VMs introduce a new security dynamic, one that emphasizes asset discovery, change management and tweaks to existing security technology.
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Virtualization 101: Best practices for securing virtual machines
by Dave Shackleford
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Consumerization of IT requires new security model
by Chenxi Wang, Contributor
Security managers should take advantage of the consumerization of IT trend to reinvent themselves.
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Cloud computing technologies: transformation time
Cloud computing is forcing an evolution of information security practices and technology.
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New cybersecurity training program targets high schoolers
A new competition tries to foster interest in cybersecurity early on.
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A framework for information security career success
by Lee Kushner and Mike Murray
Here are four things you need to do in order to execute on your long-term career plan.
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Consumerization of IT requires new security model
by Chenxi Wang, Contributor
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