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Healthcare data security concerns and steps to decrease breach in 2014
From 2012 to 2013 healthcare data breaches have doubled. A quick look at the numbers will make any healthcare security professional concerned, and ready to take action so that security in 2014 doesn’t live the same fate as last year’s. More than 130 health data...
Secure 20/20 – Security Risks And The Smart Grid
In this Broadcast, NCX Group CEO and Host of Secure 20/20, Mike Fitzpatrick interviews Joe Weiss, Managing Partner at Applied Control Solutions. Joe is a Fellow at the Ponemon Institute and one of the foremost Industrial Controls Cyber Security experts in the world....
Tackle the nuts and bolts of your information security this New Year
Organizations are becoming more aware of the importance of good information security planning for business; but plenty of work is still needed in making high standard security choices a routine practice. Some of the whys on the importance of proactive security and eight helpful to do’s that can get businesses started on improving their security efforts.
Insights to improve your information security posture in 2014
Every business that uses the internet, has online data, and adopts other technologies used in a corporate environment needs to be concerned with their security posture. Here are some information security areas healthcare professionals and business executives alike can expect to need to continuously work on in 2014 to improve their security efforts.
Secure 20/20 – User Involvement In An Effective Information Security Program
In this Broadcast, NCX Group CEO and Host of Secure 20/20, Mike Fitzpatrick interviews Paul Ingevaldson, the former CIO of ACE Hardware and the author of 9 1/2 Secrets Of A Great IT Organization. During the interview they discuss Paul's ideas for creating...
Improving the state of application security for your business
A recent study conducted by the Ponemon Institute shared some interesting findings regarding the state of application security. Catch an overview of some of the key points from the study results and tips to start improving the state of app security for your enterprise.
How businesses can save on breach costs
There’s a great deal of talk when it comes to breach. Whether breach occurs due to human error or network vulnerabilities it is costly for organizations. Businesses get hurt financially and lose trust. So, how can you reduce breach costs?
Improving communication with leadership to keep your infosec strong
To be successful in any endeavor a business must have fluid and good communication. Communication brings knowledge, awareness and understanding. Without the three, improvements can not be made. This criterion applies to all aspects of your business, including information security. So, what are the leadership problems with communication and full comprehension when it comes to information security?
Taking a proactive approach to your information security needs
A recent Ponemon Institute survey found that 64 percent of IT professionals don’t communicate security risk with senior executives or only communicate them when a serious security risk is revealed. This is detrimental to the security of any business because it puts...
5 hospital security concerns with EHR after Obamacare
Obamacare’s provision requiring medical providers to switch from paper records to electronic health records (EHRs) is intended to reduce costs and help patient care, but it could be happening all too quickly for the proper information security measures to be taken to avoid unwanted access to that data.
Secure 20/20 – The State of Risk Based Security
The State of Risk Based Security Secure 20/20 podcast discusses the new research information from Tripwire and The Ponemon Institute with our guest Dwayne Melancon, CTO of Tripwire, Inc.
Secure 20/20 – Interview with Larry Ponemon
NCX Group CEO and Host of Secure 20/20, Mike Fitzpatrick interviews Dr. Larry Ponemon of the Ponemon Institute. During the interview we discuss Dr. Ponemon's cutting research on Healthcare Privacy and Security, Application Security and the latest research on the Cost...
Reducing infosec costs and breach with continuous monitoring
Do you know what happens when organizations opt to regularly monitor their networks to check the system’s security on an ongoing basis? Find three results from continuous monitoring that all business owners and executives will appreciate; as well as how an enterprise can implement continuous monitoring effectively.
3 Obamacare information security challenges for healthcare
As facilities continue working on their HIPAA compliance requirements, there are more standards executives need to take into consideration and get ready for. This time what affects their everyday work is Obamacare. With Obamacare healthcare data security for individuals and facilities confront at least three challenges: the potential of identity theft, increased risk of vulnerabilities and breach, and breach reporting under HIPAA.
The state of risk-based security management
A recent study focusing on the state of risk-based security management has found that only 46 percent of IT professionals have deployed continuous monitoring. Furthermore, many organizations that spend on perceived security risks, have not implemented preventive security technologies, and do not use audits often to identify security risks.
Organizational Culture and Security
In today’s marketplace the most valuable aspect of an organization, and sometimes the only things of value, is the information created, stored, and used to serve their customers and to be able to maintain a competitive advantage over their competitors. Many organizations have realized this and have allocated budget to systems to protect this data. The challenge is this only addresses one-third of the picture.
How does your corporate culture affect information security?
The corporate culture of an organization has a huge impact on the success of your information security plan. It can help build a strong defense or make it weak and filled with vulnerabilities. Three of the biggest challenges organizations and executives face include: the level of threat perceived, location, and lack of cooperation and communication between executives and IT leadership. Overcoming these corporate challenges can help businesses secure their facility.
Are there gaps in your data protection?
As networks expand and evolve, so do the attack vectors and the need to ensure you do not have any gaps in your network. Furthermore, virtual environments have increased due to the fact that most IT groups have been asked to do more with less. This request comes at a price and IT professionals are worried about the protection of their information assets. Solomon recommends three ways to help reduce and address these concerns.
3 ongoing tasks for the CIO to reduce data breach risks
Protecting your facility’s information from breach faces a good deal of challenges. In the past few months various organizations have had their data compromised, like the University of Virginia or the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General. This is a clear statement that institutions and their CIOs are still in great need of a strong information security plan; or for sure that they have yet to establish a security strategy and system to suit their needs.
How Secure is Your Web Application?
One of the best ways to check the security of your web-based applications is to check the Open Web Security Application Project (OWASP) Top 10 List. The OWASP has been the basis for a security checklist for ten years now. Did you know the OWASP updated their Top 10 list this year? How often do you look for the Top 10 risks in your web-based applications?
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