India and Russia are discussing an 'expert group' on cybersecurity to jointly counter terrorism from ISIS. However, cyber experts express skepticism, saying it's an unrealistic move by India.
With enterprises increasingly concerned about advanced persistent threats, ISMG speaks to experts for recommendations on building APT resilience in their organizations - both immediate and long-term.
The Telangana government is taking steps to address the state's cybersecurity skills shortage. See its emerging plans to align with academia and industry bodies to build partnerships and new capacities.
Given that hacking is an everyday threat to most organizations, reliable security depends on understanding the exposure, weaknesses and threats that could lead to a breach in the defences, says PWC's Wouter Veugelen.
NASSCOM and DSCI have launched a cybersecurity task force to help develop India as a global R&D hub. Experts question whether the sponsoring organizations have set the right agenda for this new entity.
The Hong Kong regional headquarters of (ISC)² is collaborating with universities across Asia through its Global Academic Program to deliver essential skills to help grow the information security workforce.
As cybercrime grows, Section 66A of India's IT Act is under scrutiny of the court, government and security leaders. Some experts say it requires amendments to ensure correct interpretation and implementation.
In new guidance from the PCI Council, its leaders outline why businesses that handle card data need to address employee education. Here, experts explain why this guidance is a positive step for card security.
A settlement finalized this past week in a class action lawsuit filed in 1997 against Tenet Healthcare for a privacy breach involving thousands of patients' paper records offers important lessons for healthcare providers today.
To fill a gap in professional development and educational resources for healthcare information security leaders, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has launched a new offshoot group for healthcare CISOs.
A class action lawsuit against Stanford Hospital and Clinics and two business associates related to a 2011 breach affecting 20,000 patients has been settled, with the BAs picking up most of the tab.
Many healthcare entities and business associates are average at best in their information security efforts. Other are failing. See what they're doing wrong, and how they can improve their grades.
HIPAA compliance training can play a critical role in preventing data breaches. Learn why a medical billing company switched to a cloud-based approach to improve training accountability, efficiency and documentation.
A new professional credential from (ISC)² aims to help employers assess the knowledge and expertise of healthcare information security practitioners. Experts assess the value of the new offering.
A lawsuit filed against a former employee at an Atlanta pediatric healthcare system calls attention to the need to detect and mitigate insider threats, including those related to departing workers.
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