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DLP Revisited

Bob Bragdon — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:33:20 -0500

This November, CSO held it's Executive Seminar on Data Loss Prevention in New York City. Here is a recap of the event.

The Business Side of Security

Bob Bragdon — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:24:38 -0400

The Business Side of Security

by Bob Bragdon

DLP Revisited
This November, CSO held it's Executive Seminar on Data Loss Prevention in New York City. Here is a recap of the event.
The best-laid plans of mice and men sometimes go for naught
You can invest years in protecting the integrity and resiliency of your business...and then along comes something out of left field and you're ruined...just ask Indymac Bank.
Snapshot of the Gartner IT Security Summit
This week's Gartner IT Security Summit saw some new things...but how much Gartner can anyone take in three days?

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The best-laid plans of mice and men sometimes go for naught

Bob Bragdon — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:36:09 -0400

You can invest years in protecting the integrity and resiliency of your business...and then along comes something out of left field and you're ruined...just ask Indymac Bank.

Snapshot of the Gartner IT Security Summit

Bob Bragdon — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:53:20 -0400

This week's Gartner IT Security Summit saw some new things...but how much Gartner can anyone take in three days?

Do we need whistle-blower laws in security?

Bob Bragdon — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:33:32 -0400

Following the firing of a TJX staffer for disclosing ongoing security failings at the retailer, should we protect those who disclose?

Mixing It Up in Security

Bob Bragdon — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:50:35 -0400

Women are so outnumbered in the security profession, it's nice to see them banding together to advance their careers

Red Flag Rules - a scramble among creditors

Bob Bragdon — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:25:49 -0400

CSOs subject to the Red Flag Rules of FACTA are scrambling to get compliant before the looming deadline.

Notes from ISC West

Bob Bragdon — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:29:07 -0400

I dropped in on the ISC West show this week in Las Vegas to see what's up in the physical security marketplace.

eDiscovery: Watch out for FRCP changes!

Bob Bragdon — Wed, 23 May 2007 10:44:55 -0400

Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are creating a small storm as businesses begin to understand the new rules governing eDiscovery and realize that many of them aren't remotely prepared. Have you spoken with your general counsel today?

Identity Management: approach says lots about how we manage risk

Bob Bragdon — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:00:20 -0400

Identity Management is about more than just password policies and provisioning...it's about gaining control of your users and your enterprise. But do CSOs get funding for initiatives like identity management the right way?