CIO.com - Privacy

What Tech Issues Loom Large for Election 2012?

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

After three-and-a-half years of Obama's presidency, progressive and conservatives have developed pointed assessments of his administration's handling of tech policy issues. From cybersecurity to net neutrality, how does the tech agenda fit into the fall election?

BYOD Stirs Up Legal Problems

Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Does BYOD put your company in murky legal water? You bet. Employees need protections, too.

How Secure Are Your Facebook Apps?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

How well do Facebook apps protect your privacy? Before you download something new and agree to share information, check out how Privacyscore rates its first.

9 Tech Sector Groups Rally in Support of CISPA

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Leading trade associations back the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act ahead of next week's floor debate. However, privacy advocates continue to object to the controversial information-sharing bill.

IT Must Change Security Strategies to Keep Up With Cybercriminals

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Businesses may have scaled back their security and risk management investments during the economic downturn, but cybercriminals continued to invest. In the coming years, criminal organizations will grow even more sophisticated. To be prepared for what's coming, organizations must adjust their approach to security now.

Is Application Security the Glaring Hole in Your Defense?

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Organizations on average spend one-tenth as much on application security as they do on network security, even though SQL injection attacks are the highest root cause of data breaches. Experts say educating developers in writing secure code is the answer.

Cost of Data Breaches Declines

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time in seven years, the average cost of a data breach in the U.S. has declined. It fell to an average of $5.5 million per data breach in 2011 despite numerous high-profile data breach incidents.

Healthcare Industry CIOs, CSOs Must Improve Security

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Given that stolen medical records can bring $50 apiece on the underground market, the frequency and magnitude of data breaches involving electronic health records is increasing. In an effort to help CIOs and CSOs build a better business case for enhancing security, a group of standards and security organizations have issued a new report on the financial impact of such data breaches.

Women Take Social Privacy More Seriously Than Men Do

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

As social media activity climbs and the realities of sharing too much with too many people becomes clear, a new report shows that Americans realize the importance of knowing and using their privacy settings. But it's a message women are getting faster than men are.

LinkedIn Tip: How to Opt-Out of Social Advertising

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

LinkedIn's social ads, which automatically opt you in, may use your name and photo to promote brands that you follow. Here are step-by-step instructions for how you can opt-out.

Foreign Cloud Privacy Issues Dismissed by U.S. Officials

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Amid rising concerns over foreign 'digital protectionism,' leaders at Justice and State Departments look to quell controversy about U.S. jurisdiction over cloud data U.S. companies store overseas.

4 Google Social Search Tips for Control and Privacy

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Google's controversial search update brings content from Google+ to the forefront of your search results. Here's what you need to know about what you can control, and how to personalize the new features.

4 Facebook Security Tips to Stay Safe in 2012

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

As Facebook hackers execute more sophisticated attacks, you need to be sure you're protected. Here are four tips from a security expert to keep your Facebook account -- and your personal information -- safe in the coming year.

Security Study: Hackers, IT Pros Share Personal Information Online

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A study found that tech-savvy people disclose sensitive information to strangers they meet online, even though they should know better.

Judge Rules Against Google in Street View 'Wi-Spy' Lawsuit

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A federal judge has declined to dismiss charges against Google that it allegedly violated the Federal Wiretap Act when it collected personal data from Wi-Fi networks.