Protection from Zombies

In corporations across America, it's "Night of the Living Dead." Fortunately for CIOs, these zombies can be stopped.

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Ensuring the Security of Stored Data

A firewall alone isn't enough to protect all sensitive data.

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Anticipating Threats

It's not enough for the CIO to depend on security updates and patch management. A company must think like a hacker and start using proactive tools to thwart would-be attackers.

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Keys to a Mobile Security Strategy

IT departments can no longer fight requests to support mobile devices for employees across the enterprise. Here's the best way to minimize the threats.

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Reduce Legal Risks With E-Discovery Best Practices

As the risks of litigation requests for electronically stored information rise in response to new government regulations, organizations are seeking ways to avoid fines or legal losses.

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Web 2.0 Brings Increased Array of Threats

Now that some Web 2.0 technologies -- social networking, blogs, online video -- have infiltrated the business setting, there is a whole new array of cyber threats that organizations face.

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Making the Most of Data Center Investments

Building a data center involves a massive investment. Here's what CIOs need to know about data center investments, moving a data center, and which "green" features should be included.

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Disaster Preparedness Taking a Back Seat

Many enterprises still have no recovery backup site and never test their recovery plans. One reason is because IT managers are still having trouble selling disaster planning to the business side.

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Data Breach Risks from Off-Network Devices

Organizations spare little expense to guard the security of their computer networks, but they aren't stopping off-network breaches.

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Encrypted Email Helps Secure Messages

Many organizations are adopting email encryption solutions to protect messages appropriately and control data entering and leaving the enterprise.

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Virtual Machines May Pose New Threats

As software virtualization becomes a powerful tool, there are potential security threats coming to light -- such as new viruses and attacks.

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Implementing Business Process Management

A software dashboard is only a tool to track analytics. CIOs need to help enterprises institute the underlying business process management strategy to reach goals.

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The Ins and Outs of Identity Management

As more organizations look to better control employees and customers accessing their applications, identity and access management are becoming an art form.

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Steps to More Secure Web Conferences

While Internet conferencing has become as indispensable as email, organizations still need to view it as a potential vehicle for security breaches.

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Where the CIO Ends and the CISO Begins

In many organizations, the CIO is yielding responsibilities to a Chief Information Security Officer. Can these two executives work together to increase security?

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Crime Scene Investigation for the CIO

CSI is not only for TV, as CIOs are increasingly being asked to use digital tools to crack cases and apprehend culprits in real life.

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The New Perpetrator: Organized Crime Replaces the Neighborhood Hacker

Organized online crime is on the rise -- from hijacking computers to phishing, pharming, and extortion -- and CIOs need to better protect data, customers, and employees.

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Preparing for a Disaster

Terror attacks and hurricanes are more real than ever. CIOs must prepare for the worst.

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