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This article is part of the September 2013 Volume 15 / No. 7 issue of Next-generation firewalls play by new rules
Most organizations spend thousands of dollars on the latest technology to heighten security and yet overlook one of the lowest cost options available -- increasing security literacy in its employees. The ancient Chinese proverb is true: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." And, we don't mean create an enterprise security awareness program with catchy slogans and no real security education. Teach employees why security is important and show them how hackers use vulnerabilities, created by human carelessness, to attack enterprise networks and computer systems. Too many times, organizations treat employees as if they can't comprehend the security threats that we try to protect them from technologically. End users love to download software for their PCs and applications for their personal devices to help them with their work or provide some personal enjoyment. Unfortunately, many of them don't ever consider the possibilities of backdoors, spyware, ransomware or botnets being installed as side ... Access >>>
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Firewalls play by new rules
by David Strom, Contributor
Modern firewalls offer greater application awareness and user controls. Protect your migration strategy with these tips from the pros.
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Cybersecurity: Global risk management moves beyond regulations
by Kathleen Richards, Features Editor
Global risk management based on the lowest common denominator may not ‘comply' with IP or trade secrets. Analysts see big changes ahead.
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Firewalls play by new rules
by David Strom, Contributor
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Bridging the IT security skills gap
by Robert Lemos
While poaching security talent may plug short-term gaps, outreach and education will solve the long-term shortfall in IT security professionals.
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Bridging the IT security skills gap
by Robert Lemos
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Columns
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Cybersecurity and global risk assessment enter the boardroom
by Kathleen Richards, Features Editor
Analysts expect security concerns to drive global risk management, but executives may need convincing.
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Converting to cloud: Ranum Q&A with Lee Heath
by Marcus J. Ranum, Contributor
Not down with Dropbox? Lee Heath embraced shadow IT and improved his company's data security practices in the process.
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Attack security literacy with brute force
by Doug Jacobson, Julie A. Rursch
Forget the slogans. Reset your security awareness program with actionable information.
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Cybersecurity and global risk assessment enter the boardroom
by Kathleen Richards, Features Editor
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