Opinion Articles

Don't forget cloud availability

Matt McKinley, senior solutions architect, Stonesoft February 01, 2012

As cloud computing evolves, security strategies must address load, perimeter and behind-the-firewall protection, as well as availability.
 

Privilege transparency

Dwain Kinghorn, partner, SageCreek Partners • February 01, 2012

There are legitimate situations that require elevated privileges for users to accomplish their jobs.
 

iCloud and enterprise IT

Andres Rodriguez, CEO, Nasuni January 03, 2012

 

Have a realistic discussion: Executive buy-in

Lance James, director of intelligence, Vigilant January 03, 2012

When it comes to real-time threats, if your executives expect you to prevent all breaches, you're overdue for a talk.
 

Debate

January 03, 2012

The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) would block access to rogue websites without hampering security.
 

Threat of the month

Donald DeBolt, director of threat research, Total Defense January 03, 2012

Carrier IQ
 

Briefs: Company news: Appointments at Mandiant, McAfee, Solera and more

January 03, 2012

Michael Evans VP of marketing at Mandiant, Stuart McClure named worldwide chief technology officer at McAfee, and other announcements.
 

Earning the privilege: Privilege management

Dwain Kinghorn partner, SageCreek Partners • November 01, 2011

Few would argue the advantages of a strong privilege management solution for IT, says Dwain Kinghorn partner, SageCreek Partners.
 

Reducing network breaches

Chris Harget, senior product marketing manager, ActivIdentity, part of HID Global November 01, 2011

Consistent communication about the risk of social engineering is the first step in preventing network breaches, says Chris Harget, senior product marketing manager, ActivIdentity, part of HID Global.
 

Bring Android to work, safely

Gareth Maclachlan COO, AdaptiveMobile October 03, 2011

Securing Android - or any mobile device - will go beyond standard protection methods, says Gareth Maclachlan COO, AdaptiveMobile.