Stories by Douglas Schweitzer

Human vulnerabilities

So, you have the best firewall, intrusion-detection and antivirus systems technology has to offer. Yet, despite your Mint approach, you're still hit with security breaches and the occasional malware du jour. One reason for this may be the lack of motivation by your workers. According to Ken Shaurette, information security solutions manager at MPC Technology Solutions, however, "a too-often overlooked way to improve these attitudes is to include information security in the job descriptions of employees". When your organization makes security awareness and policy compliance mandatory, the apathetic trend can be reversed.

Addressing the human security vulnerability

So, you have the best firewall, intrusion-detection and antivirus systems technology has to offer. Yet, despite your Fort Knox approach, you're still hit with security breaches and the occasional malware du jour. One reason for this may be the lack of motivation by your workers. Unlike owners, they don't have a direct interest in the success of the company. Or do they? How far are they willing to go to ensure corporate success?

Twelve mistakes security managers make

There's a quote by 19th century American theologian Tyron Edwards that goes, "Some of the best lessons we ever learn we learn from our mistakes and failures. The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future."