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Former trader gets 3-years for stealing code in Societe Generale case
Security cameras caught Samarth Agrawal stealing source code to a multi-million proprietary trading system used by Societe Generale. Article | 01 Mar 2011
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Security awareness strategy: Weighing optimism vs. pragmatism
Fostering security awareness is a controversial topic and a difficult challenge, but as Senior Site Editor Eric B. Parizo writes, the methods may not be as important as the passion to succeed. Column | 18 Nov 2010
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Opinion: Security information sharing is a shared responsibility
Senior Site Editor Eric B. Parizo says infosec pros need to participate in the public dialog for the good of the industry and offers harsh words for companies who silence their own security talent. Column | 30 Aug 2010
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Opinion: Welcome, Apple users, to your new miserable experience
Opinion: Apple security is perceived to be very good, but as the popularity of Apple technologies increases, so too are the dangers for Apple users and the companies charged with securing Apple products. Column | 26 Jul 2010
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CISOs take measured steps to reduce social media risks
With sales and marketing teams using social networks to connect with clients and potential customers, CISOs need to meet business needs while addressing risks. Article | 08 Feb 2010
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Health Net breach failure of security policy, technology
Investigators should question why an external hard drive contained seven years of data, but IT security should have had the appropriate security policies and technologies in place to enforce them. Column | 27 Nov 2009
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Massive T-Mobile UK security breach involves insiders
A UK agency suspects insiders are behind a massive data breach at T-Mobile UK where customer data was pilfered and sold to competitors. Article | 18 Nov 2009
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Secure your remote users in 2010
As companies shave operational costs by hiring more remote workers, IT security teams should plan to protect sensitive data being used by a highly mobile workforce in 2010. Column | 16 Nov 2009
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Layoffs prompt insider threat fears, cybersecurity survey finds
The 12th annual Ernst & Young Global Information Survey found senior IT professionals worried about reprisals from disgruntled employees. Article | 11 Nov 2009
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How to use Internet security threat reports
Security threat reports help drive security vendor business, but they can also provide some useful information for IT security pros. Column | 09 Nov 2009
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