AKIBIA'S PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY
Data leakage concerns for sensitive information in files and using mechanisms such as classification
Friday, April 06, 2012
With the growing number of data and storage resources, many businesses face concerns regarding data leakage. There are many aspects of these resources which need to be managed including volume, high availability and the unique management based on which application that the data is associated with. In addition there are concerns about data leakage and rights protection to ensure that only the intended audience has access to the data.
SecureWorld Boston 2012 – Security of Mobile Devices
Monday, April 02, 2012
The SecureWorld Expo in Boston hosted a number of industry speakers, among them six with titles indicating security of mobile or smart devices, illustrating the current concern and interest in this area.
Is Employee Cybershopping Threatening Your Company’s Security?
Friday, December 02, 2011
As we wrap up one of the biggest cybershopping weeks of the year many CEO’s and CIO’s are probably wondering how much time their employees spent shopping online this week and may be overlooking the security implications of this activity.
Plans are nothing; planning is everything
Monday, October 17, 2011
I think Eisenhower said it best when it comes to plans and planning. I think this also holds true for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning.
Has it really come down to a bag of chips?
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
A recent vendor machine company had some of its POS systems compromised at waterparks in Wisconsin and Tennessee. This was a major breach…up to 40,000! Go figure. People can’t even buy some snacks or what not from a vending machine without having their credit card information compromised.
Modernization is The Key
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
I had the chance to listen to the Chief Strategist of State Street Bank at the CIO 100 event...
VRM (Vendor Relationship Management)
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
VRM (Vendor relationship management) - it has become clear that this skill is necessary in the changing landscape of IT.
The Double Dip Recession is Coming!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Some would argue that it never left. The good news is that we in the technology business should be ready for it.
Security Faux Pas
Friday, August 12, 2011
Organizations and the press do a pretty good job of keeping the average person aware of the latest big technology vulnerability or exploit. And yet, we still see some common mistakes people make that could make them a susceptible to being exploited.
Too Extreme? I don’t think so. Tying security to compensation.
Monday, August 08, 2011
A colleague of mine recently posted a blog about the Black Hats getting the job done and rightfully so. Hackers have been pillaging the countryside lately. How many company compromises have there been over the last 3 months? More than there should be!
