Targeting risks with corporate security planning

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OVERVIEW As the world becomes more connected, the task of securing information extends beyond hardware, writes Barnaby Page A hard drive goes missing, a server is hacked and the very survival of an organisation is threatened. In Skyfall, James Bond... Read more

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‘H’ factor is biggest threat to security

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HUMAN ELEMENT Instilling an information awareness culture is as important as installing security technology, as Guy Clapperton reports It may seem obvious that the technology which protects electronic data is only as effective as the people who use it. Yet... Read more

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What is a security professional? Knowing what good looks like

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OPINION Information security is no longer a subset of other business activities, it is a business activity in itself, maturing into information assurance and needs accredited professionals to handle it, says Amanda Finch Media coverage of large-scale security breaches has focused... Read more

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Rules are blessing in disguise

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LOCAL RULES Regulatory compliance can mean meeting dozens of different requirements, but as Barnaby Page asks, could it be worth the pain if it drives security? The woes of companies in the financial services sector may elicit little sympathy in... Read more

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First a rogue email, then a careless click – and data theft

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CYBER ATTACKS Cyber villains are spear-phishing with high-profile, high-value targets in their sights, warns Kevin Townsend Internet cyber attacks can be random or targeted. Random attacks are by far the most prevalent, mainly because they are easy to do and... Read more

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Security breaches: shock figures

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DASHBOARD Staff using their own technology at work highlights the role of employees in information security – or the lack of it, writes Rod Newing Information security has never been so important, with cybercrime, industrial espionage and denial of service... Read more

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