http://www.scmagazine.com/risk-assessment/topic/11794/ Articles tagged with Risk Assessment from SC Magazine SC Magazine custserv@haymarketmedia.com no Understanding your organization's security posture can mean the difference between data that's protected from attackers and a breach that can result in major financial and reputational harm. http://www.scmagazine.com/know-thyself-or-risk-being-known-by-attackers/article/271129/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:03:01 GMT Understanding your organization's security posture can mean the difference between data that's protected from attackers and a breach that can result in major financial and reputational harm. SC Magazine Risk is a multilayered function derived from threat, vulnerability and impact. http://www.scmagazine.com/managing-policy-and-risk-requires-sophisticated-tools/article/241790/ Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT Risk is a multilayered function derived from threat, vulnerability and impact. SC Magazine At a recent SC Magazine Roundtable, gov't security pros bemoaned the difficulty in obtaining resources. But instead of crying over spilled milk, they traded ideas for mitigating risk in a down economy. http://www.scmagazine.com/tightening-the-feds-belt-government-roundtable/article/232581/ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT At a recent SC Magazine Roundtable, gov't security pros bemoaned the difficulty in obtaining resources. But instead of crying over spilled milk, they traded ideas for mitigating risk in a down economy. SC Magazine The GAO, which performs audits, evaluations and investigations on behalf of Congress, examined four agencies whose duties involve national security: the Energy, Homeland Security, Justice and Defense departments. http://www.scmagazine.com/gao-calls-on-feds-to-better-address-supply-chain-risk/article/233918/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:00:42 GMT The GAO, which performs audits, evaluations and investigations on behalf of Congress, examined four agencies whose duties involve national security: the Energy, Homeland Security, Justice and Defense departments. SC Magazine Most businesses don't understand how to manage risk, yet, we live in a world full of risks, says Guidance Software's Anthony Di Bello. http://www.scmagazine.com/making-risk-management-more-manageable/article/233466/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:32:00 GMT Most businesses don't understand how to manage risk, yet, we live in a world full of risks, says Guidance Software's Anthony Di Bello. SC Magazine Check Point Software Technologies bolstered its portfolio Monday with the acquisition of privately held Dynasec, a 7-year-old, Israel-based provider of governance, risk management and compliance solutions. http://www.scmagazine.com/check-point-adds-dyanasec-for-governance-risk-compliance/article/215703/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:08:48 GMT Check Point Software Technologies bolstered its portfolio Monday with the acquisition of privately held Dynasec, a 7-year-old, Israel-based provider of governance, risk management and compliance solutions. SC Magazine Mark Weatherford, former CSO of the North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC), has been appointed to a newly created position at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Serving as deputy under secretary for cybersecurity within the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), the DHS component charged with reducing risk, Weatherford will focus on ensuring strong cybersecurity operations and communications for the department. He is expected to start in mid-November. Prior to his role at NERC, Weatherford was CISO of the state of California. A former naval cryptologic officer, Weatherford also previously led the Navy's computer network defense operations. http://www.scmagazine.com/nerc-cso-departs-for-newly-created-dhs-role/article/214815/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:24:02 GMT Mark Weatherford, former CSO of the North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC), has been appointed to a newly created position at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Serving as deputy under secretary for cybersecurity within the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), the DHS component charged with reducing risk, Weatherford will focus on ensuring strong cybersecurity operations and communications for the department. He is expected to start in mid-November. Prior to his role at NERC, Weatherford was CISO of the state of California. A former naval cryptologic officer, Weatherford also previously led the Navy's computer network defense operations. SC Magazine The National Institute of Standards and Technology late last week published new guidance to help organizations develop and implement an information security continuous monitoring (ISCM) program. This initiative can help companies better provide ongoing awareness of threats and vulnerabilities, assess the effectiveness of deployed security controls and support risk management decisions, according to the 80-page guidance document. A mature ISCM program, which requires the use of both automated and manual processes, will enable companies to move from compliance-driven to data-driven risk management. http://www.scmagazine.com/nist-releases-continuous-monitoring-guidance/article/213667/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:45:19 GMT The National Institute of Standards and Technology late last week published new guidance to help organizations develop and implement an information security continuous monitoring (ISCM) program. This initiative can help companies better provide ongoing awareness of threats and vulnerabilities, assess the effectiveness of deployed security controls and support risk management decisions, according to the 80-page guidance document. A mature ISCM program, which requires the use of both automated and manual processes, will enable companies to move from compliance-driven to data-driven risk management. SC Magazine Enterprises can achieve ROI by doing an in-house risk assessment, says Kris Rowley, CISO of the state of Vermont. http://www.scmagazine.com/benefits-of-diy-risk-assessment/article/207269/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:57:00 GMT Enterprises can achieve ROI by doing an in-house risk assessment, says Kris Rowley, CISO of the state of Vermont. SC Magazine Software buyers may soon have access to more secure offerings, thanks to a new scoring system that will allow end-users to demand more assurance. http://www.scmagazine.com/dhs-unveils-new-programs-for-software-security/article/206253/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:21:33 GMT Software buyers may soon have access to more secure offerings, thanks to a new scoring system that will allow end-users to demand more assurance. SC Magazine