Info Risk Today Podcast

IT security practitioners realize much value from the monthly cybersecurity index created a year ago by Mukul Pareek and Dan Geer. Why? They benefit from knowing how others see the evolving threat environment.

Many organizations aren't devoting enough resources to ensure that applications for mobile devices are secure, says security expert Jeff Williams. He offers five tips for adequately addressing mobile application security.

For years, David Matthews, Deputy CISO of the City of Seattle, has been immersed in securing electronically stored information. Now he's written the book on the topic. What are the key themes addressed?

IT risk management, cyber insurance, privacy - these are hot topics for security leaders, but not for their boards of directors. Why do senior executives still fail to see IT risks as business risks?

Hacktivist attacks will increase, and researcher Gregory Nowak says organizations can take proactive steps to reduce exposure and protect brand reputation. Why, then, are many organizations failing?

Imagine a computer network that can fool intruders into seeing configurations that in reality don't exist, making it hard for them to invade the system. That's what Scott DeLoach is trying to figure out how to do.

From mobile and the cloud to DDoS attacks and risks surrounding big data, what should banks and credit unions do now to mitigate exposure? Gartner's Anton Chuvakin offers his top recommendations.

Do you have the right personality type to flourish in an IT security role? Laurence Shatkin, author of "50 Best Jobs for Your Personality," offers tips for finding the job that truly fits your type.

Banks have a lot of data, but how well is it integrated? How much are institutions gleaning from the data they house? State Street Corp's chief scientist says financial services could be doing more.

How common are padded resumes like the one that led to the departure of Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson? Far too common, says attorney Les Rosen, who offers tips to help organizations manage such risks.

When breaches occur, most organizations struggle to collect the right data and get investigations off the ground. How can breach response improve? Verizon's Chris Novak offers expert advice.

Many organizations realize they are at risk of insider attacks. But do they have evidence and capabilities to respond to these risks? That's the real challenge, says researcher Larry Ponemon.

Who is more likely to commit fraud in your organization - the newly-hired youngster or the long-tenured veteran? The ACFE's new 2012 Global Fraud Study profiles the top fraudsters and their schemes.

Americans express a bit less anxiety about their security than they felt a year ago, perhaps because they've become desensitized by extensive news reports about cyberattacks last spring, says Unisys' Steve Vinsik.

Which security concerns should institutions be bracing for, as more consumers adopt mobile banking? BITS offers a collection of recommendations from some of the industry's top institutions.

A new IBM study identifies three distinct types of information security leaders: Influencers, Protectors and Responders. Which type are you? IBM's Marc van Zadelhoff offers tips for more effective leadership.

Dollars lost of fraud are one measure of an incident's impact. But the "soft" costs - loss of reputation and productivity - are the ones that most get the attention of Terry Austin of Guardian Analytics.

The information security profession is a 'war for talent' today, says recruiter Kathy Lavinder. But to win the war requires specialized skill sets. Here are today's top requirements.

Which Internet security threats pose the greatest risks to organizations in 2012 and beyond? Symantec has just released its Internet Security Threat Report, which reveals some surprising trends.

When it comes to curbing ACH fraud, banking regulators and law enforcement agencies have joined forces to keep institutions abreast of emerging best-practices. What are their top recommendations?