Bill Brenner


Twenty free and effective infosec tools

We asked readers to name the free tools they find most useful in their daily work as infosec practitioners. Here are 20 that stand out.

CSOs grapple with pain points of BYOD

BYOD is a trend few will be able to escape, nor should they try. But it's no easy task.

Federated Identity Management Still Faces Logistic Hurdles

Years after it was hailed as the next big thing, federated identity management hasn't been widely adopted because both sides don't benefit equally and liability remains a concern.

The Black Hat, BSidesLV and Defcon post-mortem

CSO takes a long, last look at highlights from the most recent Black Hat, BSidesLV and Defcon gatherings in Las Vegas.

Black Hat targets the C-level

In an interview with CSO, Black Hat General Manager Trey Ford explains how the annual summer pilgrimage to Las Vegas is no longer for hackers alone

Security at the scene of the crime

Do homeowners feel the need for extra security if their property was once the scene of a terrible crime? We went to some of L.A.'s most notorious crime scenes in search of answers.

Cisco CSO on self-defending networks: The marketing's dead, the goal's alive

For a long time, Cisco CEO John Chambers played up his vision of the self-defending network. But we haven't heard much about it in more recent years.

Will 2012 really be the year of the cyberwar?

Much has been made of prospects for a cyberwar. Many believe we're already in one. So what are security practitioners to do as they plan for 2012?

The mobile security survival guide

A collection of articles to help you understand the mobile threat and plan your security program accordingly.

Understand mobile security in seven stories or less (a survival guide)

A collection of articles to help you understand the mobile threat and plan your security program accordingly. Insider (registration required)

The Apple security survival guide

Attacks against the Mac are on the rise, and users need to know what they're up against to mount an effective defense. Here's a survival guide that will help. Insider (registration required)

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