Security Management Strategies for the CIOAccess "Information security professionals and the resource gap"
This article is part of the May 2011 issue of Comprehensive information security programs vital for PCI compliance
As security executives with years of experience under our belts, we found the findings of the (ISC)2 fifth Global Information Security Workforce Study, released earlier this year, track well with the direction of information security since the last workforce study was completed in 2008. Overall, the study’s results reflect: The rise of focus on regulatory compliance in developed regions. The continuing growth of information security in the Asia-Pacific region. The maturation of information security in North America and Europe. The impact of the global economic downturn, particularly in Europe. The focus of technology and security “higher up the stack” towards application layers and away from infrastructure; this trend mirrors the evolution of threats over the past several years. The increasing influence of consumer technology on the enterprise. We concur with the main conclusion of the study that the pressures presented to organizations and information security professionals by these trends have never been greater. SECURITY RESOURCE AND SKILLS GAP As the ... Access >>>
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Navigating international data privacy laws
by Cynthia O’Donoghue, Katharina A. Weimer and Amy Mushahwar
Companies should revisit streamlined global data operations with an eye toward revamping compliance.
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Robust information security program key to PCI compliance requirements
by Eric Holmquist
A strong information security program that goes beyond minimum standards will ease compliance.
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Navigating international data privacy laws
by Cynthia O’Donoghue, Katharina A. Weimer and Amy Mushahwar
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Gaining awareness to prevent social engineering techniques, attacks
by Marcia Savage, Editor
Cybercriminals are using social engineering fueled by social media to attack users and break into companies.
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Smartphone encryption, authentication ease mobile management
by Robert Westervelt, News Director
New security tools allow companies to extend encryption and authentication to mobile devices.
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Gaining awareness to prevent social engineering techniques, attacks
by Marcia Savage, Editor
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Information security professionals and the resource gap
by (ISC)2 Advisory Board of the Americas Executive Writers Bureau
There’s growing demand for information security professionals, but where will these skilled people come from?
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Information security job titles: Irrelevant to your career
by Lee Kushner and Mike Murray
Remember, potential new security roles are doled out based on experience and accomplishments, not some fancy title.
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Breaches highlight need for better employee security awareness training
by Marcia Savage, Editor
Companies need to improve their employee security awareness training to fight today’s threats.
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Information security professionals and the resource gap
by (ISC)2 Advisory Board of the Americas Executive Writers Bureau
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