The rise of virtualization technology coupled with the economic downturn of the late 2000’s has resulted in a tremendous surge in the use of “the cloud” (Software, Platform, or Hardware as a Servic... 
Good post by Kevin Fogarty (thank you) around Security in the Cloud and why it doesn't work.
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Network World - When online marketing firm Hubspot started in 2006, the company's IT needs were not very taxing, but they expanded quickly as the company realized success.
Hubspot - which provides software for businesses to coordinate their online marketing efforts - started with a private cloud for its front-end web hosting. Soon though, CIO Jim O'Neill realized he would need additional computing power for the company's web analytics programs and "big data" storage needs.
The public cloud was a natural fit. "We really wanted the flexibility to scale up into a larger capacity when we needed it," he said.
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Over the weekend, Dave Winer wrote an article at Scripting.com explaining how Facebook keeps track of where you are on the web after logging in, without your consent. Via Secunoid 
Smart Meter Security Testing While reviewing the communication used by a couple of smart meters, it was found that the user did not have to properly authenticate himself to read certain pieces of data and that some data could be written to the...
Understanding data security breaches eclipses preventing them
Companies that experience a data breach are being more thorough in assessing the damage of a security breach rather than swiftly notifying victims, according to a new survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute. Via Pauline Marguet 
I've had a lot of interest around my recent posts on how to communicate the value of information security to the business. With that in mind, I wanted to share a method used by one of the enterprises I've been. 
Complex regulations and growing privacy challenges warrant adding compliance and privacy as pillars next to confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Security alert: Why compliance and privacy matter Via Pauline Marguet 
ISO 27001 and HITRUST for Healthcare Organizations 
Documents reveal that the Department of Homeland Security is monitoring social media for threats and public reaction, leading to concerns over the government's right to collect such information. Via Secunoid The shortage at the very top end of the scale is somewhat due to penetration testers at the lower end moving out of penetration testing before they reach a senior level, some preferring to diversify into other areas of information ... |
Video tutorijal: Kako odrediti i dokumentirati opseg ISMS-a prema ISO 27001 (Video Tutorial: How to Define and Document the ISMS Scope According to ISO 27001 http://t.co/7Bz0Jpxt...)... 
Everyone’s talking about the cloud these days and for good reason the cloud has revolutionized how the way business is managed. While the term “cloud computing” seems new, the technology has been around so long. Anyone who has used web-based applications like Yahoo! Mail and Gmail has experienced the cloud computing technology. To learn a lot about this innovation I have compiled 7 of the best infographics about Cloud Computing. Via mclynd 
With so many users relying on mobile phones and tablets for business, mobile security is a must. Here are 10 reasons why you can’t continue to overlook it. Via IS Decisions The rise of virtualization technology coupled with the economic downturn of the late 2000’s has resulted in a tremendous surge in the use of “the cloud” (Software, Platform, or Hardware as a Service) to reduce costs and increase business agility. 
They're "security myths", oft-repeated and generally accepted notions about IT security that arguably are simply not true - in order words, it's just a myth. 
Help Net SecurityData Privacy Day 2012 is upon usHelp Net SecurityCoordinated and led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), Data Privacy Day on January 28, 2012 will promote the importance of data privacy and encourage digital citizens to... 
As part of our annual IT Spending Intentions survey, ESG asks IT professionals about overall spending trends for the coming year. Like other analyst firms, ESG. Cyber crime is now a booming industryBusiness StandardThe reason: highly lucrative payout hackers get from stealing data. “There are high profit margins and low-detection rate by law enforcement agencies. Via Pauline Marguet 
The Department of Aging warns customers their personal information may be in jeopardy. Last week, a laptop computer, flash drive and paper files were stolen out of a locked vehicle used by an employee in Wichita. Via Secunoid 
Consumer TechCorporates struggle to secure employee mobile devicesITworld.comThe questioning of 768 IT executives in the US, UK, Canada, Germany and Japan for The Impact of Mobile Devices on Information Security found that two thirds allow the use... |
