KATHLEEN CARR
NSA Names Additional Centers of Academic Excellence
Six years ago, the National Security Agency established the Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education program. Colleges and universities with information assurance programs continue to apply for the designation, and students who attend the schools are eligible for federal scholarships.
ISMA Members Gather at Kellogg to Expand Their Business Skills
New security leadership event aims to help CSOs "optimally interact on a daily level with their constituents," says Daniel Diermeier, a professor at Kellogg.
Carnegie Mellon already has two master's-level programs that are good starting points for continuing education for CISO wannabes.
On-the-Job Training for Physical Security Leaders
While information security leaders have relatively few options for pursuing a CISO-oriented degree, it's even harder to find advanced academic degrees that focus on the corporate and physical side of security.
Security Academic Degrees: Feather Your Nest
While certifications are great, they won't get you into the boardroom. But one-stop shopping for a security education isn't there yet. It's up to CSOs to help change all that.
Takis Sifonas on Firearms, First Responders and Terrorists
The chairman of the Canadian Society for Industrial Security and assistant director of security services for one of the largest hotels in Canada talks about his challenges.
Connie Sadler and EDUCAUSE: Higher Education Security
Connie Sadler, IT security director at Brown University, fears the spread of viruses. And the attitude of entitlement. We spoke to her recently about the challenges that are unique to managing security in an academic setting. And about the challenges that aren't unique at all.
State of Security 2004: You Are Here
What is the current reality in security and what will CSOs need to do before they can move forward? Come inside our special issue. We'll help you plot the future.
Women Security Executives Gather for First Executive Women's Forum on Information Security
There was a bar, a spa and 120 women in a tropical setting. What a perfect environment to talk security.
Why would 500 people gather in the lobby of a Hyatt in downtown Manhattan to clap in unison? Perhaps it's the need for community. Or a desire to belong. Whatever the reason, flash mobs are catching on.
Data Center Directions Virtual Conference
Attend this free, 100% online event exploring tools and techniques for making your data center deliver for today and tomorrow.
Safeguarding the New Currency of Business
Watch this webcast to learn how your organization can leverage PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global Information Security Survey 2008, the world's largest survey on privacy and infosec practices.
