CSO

When you have a forum to inform government decision-makers on a key issue - how exactly do you do that?

Much of the mainstream media has covered how the internet has changed politics, but mostly as a means of disseminating political views. What happens when the internet is used a a means of political intimidation?

As shown last week in the DNS DDOS attacks, the more connected we get, the more vulnerable we become - especially if the connected components are not properly monitored and maintained. Are the masses on the internet helping our enemies prepare for an attack on our nation's infrastructure?

What can a 1960s red-team exercise teach us about protecting critical infrastructure?

What would anyone have said in 1999 if it were suggested that it would be Microsoft's security talent that others were trying to attract?

I had a dream job at Microsoft....

The practice of risk management and the use of risk assessments is being endorsed, required and supported by all critical infrastructure sectors. It's time CSOs examine how useful these tools are to help prioritize efforts, define needed investment and provide a basis for security operations.