BILL BRENNER
FUD Watch | Security Theater At Its Worst
CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner goes to New York and finds the perfect example of what Bruce Schneier calls "security theater."
Six Essential Steps to Secure Academia
Networks in the academic world mirror the Wild West, where data protection is an uphill battle. CISO Stan Gatewood explains how he pulls it off in six essential steps.
Data Breaches Spark Hard Drive Shredding Boom
This is a great time to be in the hard-drive shredding business, as companies scramble to destroy data before the bad guys have a chance to steal it. A look inside the belly of the beast (includes video).
Ouch! Security Pros' Worst Mistakes
We've all done regrettable things on the job, but does any valuable wisdom come of it? Four security pros candidly explain their biggest blunders and what they learned in the process.
MBTA Flaw Disclosure: The Students Speak Up
Zack Anderson, one of three MIT students who successfully exploited flaws in the Massachusetts transit authority's ticketing system, says they were right to disclose the problem, but that miscommunication was an issue. A CSO exclusive interview.
FUD Watch: Sometimes, Data Breach Hype Is Justified
Each new data breach shows just how off the mark organizations can be when it comes to security. Public hangings may be necessary, but the facts had better be solid.
PCI Council to Merchants: Kiss Your WEP Goodbye
Bob Russo and Troy Leach of the PCI Security Standards Council explain why ending WEP is key to bolstering wireless security.
FUD Watch | Good and Bad in the 'Security Researcher Circus'
Linux kernel creator Linus Torvalds is understandably annoyed with the circus atmosphere of vulnerability disclosure. But flaw finders deserve some credit for bringing order to the process.
FUD Watch | When Did the Sky Start Falling?
CSO's senior editor goes on vacation and the world falls apart. Bill Brenner looks at the recent, alarming headlines and looks for reason.
Providence Health CSO on Recovering From HIPAA Violations
Eric Cowperthwaite, CSO of Seattle-based Providence Health & Services, opens up about the organization's efforts to bounce back from HIPAA violations.
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Safeguarding the New Currency of Business
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