Problem Definition – I Want To Clarify My Priorities By Focusing On Key Critical Issues
What is it & why should I do it? Defining a problem is a deceptively simple task – what at first seems to be the problem is often merely a symptom of a deeper problem. This tool works to both open a problem up presenting it in a way that can be examined from a […]
Security Testing Strategies
Consider the scenario where your software development group has created a new application for your finance team. They have been coding for four months and now have what they believe is a useful tool that they would like to roll out to the whole company. However, as the information security manager, you are concerned that […]
Penetration Testing
As you know, a penetration test is a simulated attack whereby the testers use all the tools of the hacking trade to attempt to break into your systems. When you roll out a new piece of software or create a new infrastructure system, a penetration test should be conducted on that system, to see if […]
Vulnerability Testing
Vulnerability testing is the process of identifying vulnerabilities within a system. This could be a software system, a physical system, or even a mechanical system, and the testing can be targeted to focus on components that might be technical, physical, or even administrative in their nature. A vulnerability test is very like a risk assessment, […]
Sustainability in Business Technology
Sustainability in business technology refers to the incorporation of environmentally and socially responsible practices within the realm of technology-driven business operations. It involves utilizing technology in ways that minimize negative impacts on the environment, society, and economy, while also promoting long-term viability and success for the business. Here are some key aspects and strategies related […]
WHAT STOPS PEOPLE FROM BUYING ONLINE?
WHAT STOPS PEOPLE FROM BUYING ONLINE? A lack of trust and face-to-face interaction prevents many people from purchasing online. It’s a known fact that consumers require a greater level of trust and confidence when buying online than face to face. When you’re dealing with an unknown shop selling products of unknown quality, trust plays a […]
CREATING A SECURITY STRATEGY
The concept of a strategy is often used to describe the way the business will grow or develop over a long period of time with a number of specific targets it wants to achieve: grow by 30%, establish a 55% market dominance, expand into Europe or Australia, and so forth. Strategic targets are often pitched […]
Integration with Risk Management
Risk management is at the heart of everything we do in information security . The information security manager must advocate a risk based approach for every security-related decision taken by the business,including even the simplest decisions, such as whether or not to buy a firewall for the perimeter defense or purchase some antivirus software for […]
Opportunities and Risks for Infrastructure: Infrastructure As A Policy Sector
It is clear that infrastructure systems are the foundation for public services that are essential to the economy and necessary for a good life. Keeping these systems functional and secure is paramount among the nation’s policy needs. Addressing infrastructure as a sector focuses on a cluster of national needs. It shows how if we are […]
