Federal Guides for Social Media Security p.II
By Mike Meikle, CEO at Hawkthorne Group
Once an agency crosses over into social media interactions with other agencies and non-governmental organizations, the guidance gets diluted. The guidelines point to five government agencies, none of which are the definitive resource for social media implementations. These guidelines are a must read for any organization that is considering a foray into the Web 2.0 sphere…
How to Protect Your Social Network Identity
By Mark Smail, CTO at Onix International, Inc.
Over a billion people visited social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter last month so it’s not surprising that hackers have these sites in their cross-hairs. In fact, according to recent research from Breach Security Labs, social networks were the most targeted category in 2009, accounting for 19% of all malicious attacks last year. By using simple data encryption and password protection tools, you can ensure that your personal information and online identities remain secure and private…
ISA Presents Melissa Hathaway With Award
From The Internet Security Alliance
The Internet Security Alliance presented Melissa Hathaway with its annual award for vision in cyber security Tuesday during an event at the National Press Club. Hathaway, the Obama Administration’s former acting cyber security chief, received the McCurdy Award on the one-year anniversary of when she began her 60-day review of the government’s cyber security program. ISA believes that Hathaway’s work, if implemented, would result in the establishment of a modern partnership between the public and private sectors, which is necessary for an effective and sustainable system of cyber security.
ISAlliance Event Featuring Melissa Hathaway
From The Internet Security Alliance
The ISA will present Melissa Hathaway with an award for her contributions to cyber security, exactly one year after the Obama Administration appointed her to conduct a 60-day review of the government’s cyber security program. There will also be a question and answer opportunity with Hathaway and ISA President Larry Clinton.
IT Expertise Helping In Haitian Recovery
By Steven Fox, Founder of SecureLexicon
As the Haitian people fight for subsistence, the world is responding with food and medical assistance. This tragedy wreaked havoc on a victim unsung by the news media – the telecommunications infrastructure. However, there is a ground-swell in the technical community targeting this need. George Moraetes is among those that have used their skills to help.
Federal Guidelines for Social Media Security
By Mike Meikle, CEO at Hawkthorne Group
The document’s executive summary rightly categorizes the decision to move to social media as a risk-based decision. The technology behind it all is really no where near as important. As was discussed in the previous post the why is far more important than the how. So, a real business case must be crafted as to why the move into social media is necessary…
Sun Tzu: PCI-DSS and Situational Awareness
By Steven Fox, Founder of SecureLexicon
PCI provides a set of tactics to protect the confidentiality and integrity of data. Applying them appropriately requires situational awareness and knowledge of the company’s core values and strategy. Sun Tzu’s approach at assessing an army’s readiness for battle can be applied to the attaining this knowledge in a business environment…
ROI and the InfoSec Value Statement
By Steven Fox, Founder of SecureLexicon
A value statement connects a project or investment to the mission and values of the organization and there are cases were value overrides financial ROI. A cogent value statement combined with a best-effort ROI can enhance both the bottom line and the security posture of the company by identifying the operational conditions for success.
Exploring the Social Media Security Quandary
By Mike Meikle, CEO at Hawkthorne Group
If a company wants to have a social media presence, then the people involved in the usage will need to have the training to understand what to and not to post and what is acceptable use (no Facebook apps). The Internet is full of regrettable stories of CEOs and other high-ranking employees discussing inappropriate topics that immediately plunge themselves and their firm into hot water.
ISAlliance Delivers Cyber Security Report
By Anthony M. Freed, Information-Security-Resources.com Managing Editor
Typically, the economics of cyber security are not readily transparent and they are poorly appreciated. When defensive investment is compromised by factors beyond an organization’s control, the motivation for continued investment is reduced substantially. Effective and sustainable improvements in our collective cyber security posture will stem from a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively motivate all players across our economic landscape to actively engage in proven best-practices in both their business and individual cyber activities.
