Security Management Strategies for the CIOAccess "Cyberspace protection requires government collaboration with industry"
This article is part of the July/August 2012 issue of Establishing an effective internal security pen testing methodology
There are several pre-eminent facts that stand out when one is examining cyberspace. For starters, success in today’s dynamic cyberspace domain requires immediate access and advanced awareness to leading-edge technologies and thought leaders. This becomes extremely important in a man-made domain where attacks are constant. Having the ability to determine what capabilities are available in commercial technology (COTS) to support government or private sector requirements is critical for cyberspace protection. Appreciating that the majority of this intellectual capital resides with the global communities of the private sector makes collaboration with industry paramount. As this domain demands speed and where latency breeds contempt, how do we effectively bridge requirements with capabilities? The interconnectedness of cyberspace with its man‑made origins presents both enormous challenges and significant opportunities, neither of which have been effectively leveraged. With the advent of the Internet more than 40 years ago, we have created an environment where ... Access >>>
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How to pen test: Why you need an internal security pen testing program
by Dave Shackleford
Learn pen testing best practices and how to build an internal pen testing team.
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Securing SharePoint: SharePoint security best practices
by Marcia Savage, Editor
SharePoint has become ubiquitous in the enterprise, but organizations can overlook security. Learn SharePoint security best practices in this article.
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Talk of cyberwarfare threats heats up with Flame malware
by Robert Westervelt, News Director
Experts say malware toolkit isn’t unique, but warn of cyberweapons falling into the wrong hands.
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How to pen test: Why you need an internal security pen testing program
by Dave Shackleford
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Big data security analytics: Harnessing new tools for better security
by Scott Crawford, Contributor
New techniques are emerging to help organizations analyze security data and improve security defenses.
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Three steps for securing SharePoint
by Brien M. Posey, Contributor
Restricting user permissions, server hardening and dedicated service accounts are critical.
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Big data security analytics: Harnessing new tools for better security
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Gary McGraw on mobile security: It’s all about mobile software security
by Gary McGraw, Contributor
Mobile systems have a lot of moving parts, but securing them is as simple as practicing software security.
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Cyberspace protection requires government collaboration with industry
by Riley Repko, Contributor
Government and private sector collaboration is critical to surviving in cybespace.
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LinkedIn password leak: Lessons to be learned from LinkedIn breach
by Marcia Savage, Editor
Breach at the professional networking site highlights password practices, storage procedures.
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Gary McGraw on mobile security: It’s all about mobile software security
by Gary McGraw, Contributor
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