CSOONLINE.com - Career/Staffing

Gene Spafford on IT Security Education

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

While infosec profession has grown dramatically, the formal curriculum in college education still needs improvement. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)

How to Invest in Your IT Security Career During Tough Times

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Veteran recruiter Jeff Combs offers four fundamental job strategies in the uncertain economy.

New Certification Aims to Secure Software Throughout Development

Joan Goodchild — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New ISC2 certification targets practices and expertise that assess threats at the front end of the application development process, instead of after the damage is done.

Five Mistakes Security Pros Would Make Again

Bill Brenner — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Keeping Security Talent On The Job

Joan Goodchild — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AlliedBarton's learning and development guru Rich Cordivari shares his company's strategy for keeping security professionals engaged and happy in a high turnover industry.

Investigations: Merge Ahead

Malcolm Wheatley — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the enterprise setting, there's no such thing as a digital investigation. Or a physical one. Searching for clues and resolutions requires a blend of disciplines governed by a flexible forensic mind-set.

Ouch! Security Pros' Worst Mistakes

Bill Brenner — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Leading a Converged Security Operation: Critical Skills

Joan Goodchild — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The cultural challenges are significant, and the CSO has to lead the way in learning and changing. We spoke with several converged CSOs for their take on building the necessary skills to hold the job.

How to Recruit and Retain the Best Young Security Employees

Joan Goodchild — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Today's youngest generation of workers, known as Generation Y, have different career goals than their parents did. What do you need to know to get them to work for you?

Microsoft Sues site to Stop Certification Test Leaks

Robert McMillan — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Microsoft says a help site called pass4sure.com has been selling answers to its certification tests.

Security Set To Move Beyond IT Director Control

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A new study finds security professionals are set to move beyond IT director control in future, as they take a more proactive approach in order to secure their organizations.

Cost-Cutting Through Green IT Security: Real or Myth?

Bill Brenner — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some say the concept of green IT security is a stretch, but others see a real opportunity to cut costs as well as carbon emissions. (Part two in a series: How to Manage Security in a Recession)

Making Security Work When Staffing is Tight

Bill Brenner — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When you can't afford new hires, there are plenty of ways to give the people you have better security scruples. (Part One in a series: How to Manage Security in a Recession)

Security and Business: Communication 101

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Communication skills are the number one requirement for leadership success. In security, step one in communication is understanding the language and priorities of the business.

CSOs: Three and Out?

Derek Slater — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Editor in Chief Derek Slater says the "State of the CSO 2008" survey results indicate that the position has more staying power than it had in the past.