Articles about User Policies

Social Media Security in the Home Office

In the office setting, IT and security officers can control how social media is used -- or not used. Continue Reading »

Do You Have a Cybercriminal on Staff?

Of course, the sad reality is there are company employees who are doing more harm than good for the business. Continue Reading »

The Dark Days of Summer for IT: Securing Traveling Company Data

While new technologies provide both companies and employees with immense flexibility, they can become a security nightmare for IT departments. Continue Reading »

How Government and Insurance Policies Can Help Cyber Security

I read two articles today discussing how to provide protection from cyber attacks, but in two very different ways. Continue Reading »

Google Ditching Microsoft Windows Over Security Concerns?

Google employees say the search giant is phasing out Microsoft’s Windows operating system because of security concerns. Continue Reading »

Bringing Security Back In-House

Outsourcing IT security isn't a new idea. I found an essay written by Bruce Schneier from 2002 where Schneier argues the case for outsourcing security. Continue Reading »

Third-Party Security Risks Cause Problems for the VA

The Veterans' Administration (VA) knows about stolen laptops. A Web search of "VA stolen laptops" takes me to articles as old as 2006. Continue Reading »

Five Social Media Security Issues

Love it or hate it, social media is part of the business world. It's how to connect with customers and business peers, as well as continue to define a brand. Continue Reading »

Does Second Smartphone Infection Indicate a Trend?

Twice in the span of about a week, traces of the Mariposa botnot were found in SD cards of HTC Magic phones. Continue Reading »

Password Management: What Employees Should Know

Here are five aspects of good password management that employees need to know. Continue Reading »

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