BILL BRENNER
FUD Watch | The E-Voting Disaster That Never Came
CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner caught flack for suggesting there was a certain level of FUD surrounding the use of e-voting machines. Here's his response.
FUD Watch | The Boogeyman in the E-Voting Machine
There's no mix quite like Halloween, politics and government. It's a cocktail that can be heavy on the fear-mongering. Here are some examples.
Why Security Needs More Joe The Plumbers, Fewer Geeks
One lesson from the 2008 Global State of Security Survey is that too much of the security focus is in the hands of the techies, not enough in the hands of the wider workforce.
A Tale of Two PCI Security Audits
Robert Duran of Time Inc. and Allan Kintigh of National Card Services share their PCI auditing experiences. Why one's experience was unpleasant and the other fared better.
Third-Party Anonymous Proxies? No! No! No!
Two security pros explain why they'd never use an anonymous proxy service from a Web-based third party. Part three in a series.
Anonymous Proxy Servers: Necessary Or Evil?
Some security experts believe anonymous proxy servers are only necessary if you're up to no good, while others see them as a legitimate tool for research, pen testing and the like. Who's right?
Why Security Pros Hate Microsoft SharePoint (and What to Do About It)
Microsoft's SharePoint collaboration platform is all the rage in today's business world, especially since third parties gained the ability to plug security holes. But managing it can still be a nightmare for IT security shops.
Five Mistakes Security Pros Would Make Again
Whether it's getting fired for standing up for what's right or making a network configuration mistake that leads to better security, there are some mistakes worth making. Five security pros offer personal examples.
What Does the Financial Meltdown Mean for Security?
This week in FUD Watch: Senior Editor Bill Brenner wonders if it's irrational or appropriate to make connections between the current financial crisis and the state of security.
Inside OSAC's Race Against Terrorism
The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) was set up to forge better cooperation between the public and private sector in the event of an attack like the recent Marriott bombing in Pakistan. In this Q&A, OSAC member and Honeywell security chief John McClurg explains how it all works.
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.
