Content by Information Security Media Group

FFIEC Guidance: Preparing for 2012

Information Security Media Group  •  November 23, 2011

Banking institutions are focused on preparing for 2012 and their first examinations on conformance with the FFIEC Authentication Guidance. But beyond the exams, what are the fraud trends they need to prepare to face?

The Truth About Anomaly Detection

Information Security Media Group  •  November 23, 2011

The FFIEC Authentication Guidance has resulted in a cottage industry of anomaly detection solutions. But look carefully before you buy - separate myth from reality - says Terry Austin, CEO of Guardian Analytics. Another myth is that it's easy to do the math and spot the anomalies. But, in fact, this process...

New Strategies for Government Agencies to Prevent Data Breaches & Cyber Attacks

Information Security Media Group  •  October 27, 2011

How can government agencies protect against new and trending cyber attacks? What are today's top application security trends and threats? Robert Haas of HP has expert insight and tips. In an exclusive interview just for government agencies' security and IT departments, Haas discusses: Today's top trends and...

9/11 Remembered: What We've Learned

Information Security Media Group  •  September 9, 2011

With the marking of the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, thought-leaders across various industries discuss the lessons learned, as well as the changes we must undergo to ensure even greater security.

Disaster Averted for Most IT Systems

Information Security Media Group  •  August 29, 2011

IT systems operated by governments, hospitals, financial institutions and other businesses averted catastrophe, for the most part, as Hurricane and then Tropical Storm Irene stormed through the Eastern seaboard over the weekend.

Health Info Security Survey Launched

Information Security Media Group  •  July 21, 2011

HealthcareInfoSecurity has launched its inaugural Healthcare Information Security Today survey gauging top trends, threats and priorities for hospitals, clinics, health plans and integrated delivery systems.

New FFIEC Guidelines: Full Text

Information Security Media Group  •  June 28, 2011

The Final FFIEC Guidance has been issued and its main intent is to reinforce the 2005 Guidance's risk management framework and update the Agencies' expectations regarding customer authentication, layered security, or other controls in the increasingly hostile online environment.

FFIEC Guidance Site Launched

Information Security Media Group  •  June 15, 2011

Information Security Media Group announces the launch of FFIEC Authentication Guidance, a resource center dedicated to providing in-depth news and views on the pending online authentication guidance.

Recurring Risk Assessments

Information Security Media Group  •  June 7, 2011

Organizations need to constantly conduct risk assessments in order to improve the storage and protection of critical data, says David Finn, Health Information Technology Officer at Symantec.

Government's ROI from DNS Security

Information Security Media Group  •  May 12, 2011

Domain name systems are among the least known - but most important - security vulnerabilities for organizations in all sectors. But government agencies in particular need to be concerned about DNS security to protect their e-government initiatives. In an exclusive interview on DNS security, Mark Beckett of Secure64...

Cloud Security: Government Survey Insight

Information Security Media Group  •  May 12, 2011

U.S. government agencies are eager to gain the service and cost efficiencies of cloud computing, but the Government Information Security Today survey finds they have serious reservations about information security in the cloud.

Realizing the Promise of HIE

Information Security Media Group  •  April 21, 2011

Timathie Leslie and Kristine Martin Anderson of Booz Allen Hamilton share insights on how to tap the true potential of Health Information Exchange.