Posts Tagged ‘IT Security’
How much should IT security cost in 2010?
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Is IT security pushed to the back burner?
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Do we need more government regulation?
Executives say IT security helps them sleep better
Before every IT Vital Systems Review, I always ask the executives what having the audit will mean to them. The majority of the responses say something like, “I will sleep better at night.” The one I received today says “security provides peace of mind.”
That sounds like a good way to sum up things like “help protect the company from lawsuits, adhere to regulations, provide job security for employees, and protect our customer’s best interests.” Lots of people sleep better at night.
When the economy is slow, stay secure!
Some organizations decide to cut IT security spending when the economy slows down. Unfortunately, when the economy slows down, more people are likely to turn to identity theft and other cybercrime.
Think about it, look in the news at the latest breaches, and make sure to get secure ASAP!
Prepare for users working from home during Swine Flu
There is concern about the Swine Flu causing problems this fall. Will your workers be able to work from home? The government web site about the Swine Flu is http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
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Short useful Forbes article about CEO’s and cybersecurity
What CEOs Don’t Know About Cybersecurity by Andy Greenberg. A new study hints at how often cyberthreats aren’t communicated to the boss.
Many thanks to don@soundtraining.net for passing this along – he provides excellent IT training.
Business executives are liable for security breaches
Most executives put the IT team in charge of IT security and then forget about it until they need to approve a capital expenditure.
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IT Security is like a Heart Attack
Most people wait until they have a heart attack before eating right and exercising, but it may be too late.
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Should you be worried about the virus attack on April 1?
Yes, there is a lot of concern over a “really bad virus” attacking on April 1. Should you be concerned? In fact, many computers are already infected.
The virus goes by the name of Conficker and it is also known as Downadup (and also Downup and Kido). My advice remains the same as always: be concerned about a really bad virus every single day of your life. If you are following IT security best practices, then there is nothing more to do in preparation for April 1.
Still, I was amazed during the Y2K bug nine years ago how many executives decided, “ok, let’s go ahead and take appropriate IT steps since there is a deadline.” If your organization has been postponing some of the simple IT security basics, maybe Conficker’s “bright side” is that you’ll do what needs to be done.
Details of some of the steps to take include:
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