Articles Tagged with ''security awareness''

5 minutes with Chris Wysopal – Trends in software security

January 21, 2021

One of the most important realities for enterprises to accept is that software security can only happen if developers have both the tools and the training to code securely. Here, we speak to Chris Wysopal, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder at Veracode about trends in software security and what organizations can do to make developers better at secure coding.

Brian W. Lynch, security expert, named Executive Director of Safety and Security at RANE

July 23, 2020

Brian W. Lynch, a former FBI and Vanguard executive with leadership experience in security, risk, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism, will become the new Executive Director of Safety and Security at RANE (Risk Assessment Network + Exchange).

Protecting endpoints in the age of hybrid work environments

Kent Feid

July 20, 2020

As companies begin to strategize how their employee office structure will look over the next several months – be it phasing in a portion of the workforce into the office or considering a fully remote workforce - top of mind will be the organization’s security posture and that IT teams can support the needs of employees and the business in a capacity that ensures a smooth, secure transition.

CDSE launches Insider Threat mobile app

July 17, 2020

The US Center for Development of Security Excellence, a provider of training and education within DCSA, announced the launch of its first app for iOS and Android mobile devices.

GAO: DOD Needs to Take Decisive Actions to Improve Cybersecurity Hygiene

April 16, 2020

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a new report, noting that the Department of Defense (DOD) has not fully implemented three of its key initiatives and practices aimed at improving cybersecurity hygiene and is at risk of cyberattacks.

ESA and SIA Announce Partnership on Workforce Development Strategies

March 5, 2019

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are collaborating on a joint strategy to help their members identify, recruit and retain qualified employees for a variety of professional roles within manufacturer and integrator businesses.

Survey: IT Professionals Wish CEOs Knew More About InfoSec Efforts

January 30, 2019

According to a survey of 500 IT professionals (conducted by cloud and data center solutions provider INAP), 57 percent feel they’re only contacted when something goes wrong, and 27 percent feel strongly that “senior management has clearly communicated a desire to see the IT team more aligned with the goals of individual business units.”

It Takes a Village: Continuous Communication for Higher Education

Educating a new class of freshmen about personal safety on campus requires a team effort and, often, an unconventional approach.

January 7, 2019

Every autumn, a new wave of young students floods onto college campuses, eager and excited for the next phase of their lives and ready to explore their newfound freedom. They are not always eager, however, to consider safety and security a top priority.

Human Error, We Meet Again

Are Employees the Weakest Link in the Fight Against Cyber Vulnerabilities?

Rishi Bhargava

December 6, 2018

For all the hundreds of firewall rules and network protocols that your security staff may put in place to better safeguard your network, sometimes there’s simply no accounting for the most unpredictable variable of them all: human behavior. Whether it be through social engineering techniques, bad actors within your own organization, or simple human error, hackers around the world are trained on how to take advantage of a company’s employees and staff in order to gain access to a protected network.

How to Keep Travel Security Education Relevant & Engaging for Employees

Matthew Bradley

November 12, 2018

We are all just a step away from being affected by a potential medical or security incident, whether in the workplace, while traveling on business or simply going about everyday life. The importance of new employee education, new traveler education or a refresher course on travel risk preparedness cannot be understated.

ON DEMAND: In this webinar, Regina Lester, Vice President of Security & Safety Operations at Toledo Zoo, will share her insights on implementing security technologies in the entertainment sector and the challenges all organizations face — large and small — when it comes to balancing budget and security.