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When access management becomes rocket science
Security can be a hard sell beyond the IT realm, even for security pros at NASA. But nothing motivates people like regulatory pressure and a fear of being the next data breach headline. Article | 27 Jun 2006
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Fighting the uphill battle against renegade apps
Experts say keeping unsanctioned apps and technologies off company computers is a difficult battle to win. But protecting the network is possible. Article | 25 May 2006
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Personal data on 26.5 million veterans stolen
The stolen information included names, Social Security numbers and dates of birth for the military veterans and some spouses. Article | 23 May 2006
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Opinion: Investigating the FBI's 'invalid' security survey
Should the FBI be in the security survey business? Columnist Ira Winkler says not only does the bureau's 2005 FBI Computer Crime Survey lack statistical validity, but also could create a false perception that security technology is ineffective. Column | 19 Jan 2006
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CSOs seek regulatory sanity in 2006
IT security officers long for a common system to comply with laws that are similar, but often have conflicting demands. Some say a single set of federal guidelines could help, but others fear the implications. Article | 26 Dec 2005
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Security Bytes: Chinese Web sites attack U.S. government networks
In other news, Kelvir-HI spreads through IM; Symantec addresses flaw in its corporate AV product; and researchers weigh the severity of a new Windows flaw. Article | 25 Aug 2005
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Review: Elemental Compliance System 1.1 innovative, solid
Information Security magazine says this tool is cool when it comes to helping enterprises meet regulatory security components. Article | 01 Aug 2005
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CSO INTERVIEW: Regulatory pain is a two-way street
You might not expect someone from the agency enforcing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to describe regulatory compliance as something bogged down with "bureaucratic overlap" that's "killing" enterprises. But that's exactly how Chrisan Herrod sees it.Interview | 30 Jun 2005
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Homeland security: A corporate call to arms
A former NSA director says business leaders can do more than the government to ensure homeland security. And they can make more money in the process. Article | 16 Jun 2005
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Federal agency security still poor, but improving
Report cards give federal security a D-plus average, but the Homeland Security Department is still failing. Article | 16 Feb 2005