(ISC)² Blog

Applying Newton's third law to information security

Simply banning stuff (such as using social media at work) through management edict or policy can be counterproductive for security if employees react by circumventing the ban. I argue that effective security awareness using motivation and persuasion is a far more effective technique. Read more →

Making Cyber Security Awareness a Year-Round Pursuit

It’s hard to believe we’re almost through November and that National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) (October) has come and gone. As we enter the busiest online shopping season of the year, however, I challenge you to reflect on the message of NCSAM – STOP.THINK.CONNECT. – and to help us treat EVERY month as cyber security awareness month. Did you know it takes 105 clicks to secure a Facebook account? As the largest body of information security experts in the world, our members are working to reverse statistics on attacks on kids related to social networking, cyber bullying, identity theft,... Read more →

DNSSEC, SOPA, and PIPA

Many are concerned that the current forms of SOPA and PIPA, will be ineffective, and will hamper other attempts to make the internet safer. Read more →

Cast Your Vote! (ISC)² Board of Directors Election Begins Nov. 16, 2011

As we approach the opening of the elections for the 2012 (ISC)² Board of Directors, I want to encourage all (ISC)² members to vote! Log in to the member Website between 8 a.m. ET 16 Nov. and 5 p.m. ET 30 Nov. 2011 to cast your vote. All members in good standing as of 16 July 2011 AND as of the date the election starts are eligible to vote. The election process is a great way to ensure your voice is heard and that we are delivering the kinds of programs and services that are important to you. We are... Read more →