A week in security (December 30 – January 5)
A roundup of the previous week’s most notable security stories and events, including new web skimmer techniques, an explanation of edge computing, and more.
Making the case: How to get the board to invest in higher education cybersecurity
CISOs working in institutions of higher learning have their own considerations when communicating with the board about risk management. One of the top security officials at Boston College offers his takeaway on what it takes to get board buy-in on campus.
Making the case: How to get the board to invest in government cybersecurity
CISOs are increasingly tapped to communicate with the board and executive management about security. Here’s what government officials need to know for success.
What’s causing the cybersecurity skills gap?
More than 50 percent of companies report problematic shortages in the security skills of their staff. What’s causing the cybersecurity skills gap? And what are some potential solutions for closing it?
How do I get my employees to stop clicking on everything?
If you’ve been given responsibility for network security in a non-technical area of the business, there’s one eternal question that has been bedeviling. How do you get your employees to stop clicking on everything?
