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Information Security magazine - May 2012

Access this month’s issue to uncover strategies for taming the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) tide. In addition, explore other featured topics including VMware’s security partner program revamp, four keys to data loss prevention (DLP) success, top considerations for information security career recruitment and more. Access >>>

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Features

- Mobile device management systems help mitigate BYOD risks by Lisa Phifer, Contributor
  Understand the benefits and limitations of multi-platform MDM technology.
- Deploying DP systems: Four DLP best practices for success by Crystal Bedell, Contributor
  Plan your data loss prevention project carefully to avoid missteps.
- VMware strategy for security partners undergoes overhaul by Marcia Savage, Editor
  Virtualization giant revamps its security partner program after hitting some bumps in the road.
- Thwarting BYOD risks starts with a mobile security policy, experts say by Robert Westervelt, News Director
  Organizations need to establish formal mobile policies before buying a mobile device management system.

Columns
- Verizon DBIR: Organizations are forgetting computer security basics by Marcia Savage, Editor
  Verizon data breach report illustrates need to get back to basics.
- Cybersecurity education vs. cybersecurity training by Ron Woerner, Contributor
  Security professionals need to understand the difference and plan accordingly.
- Security staffing: Why information security positions go unfilled by Lee Kushner, Contributor
  Be aware of potential roadblocks and adjust your recruiting accordingly.

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