Making the Case for a Robust, Cost-effective Disaster Recovery Strategy

IT departments today are feeling increased pressure to improve their business continuity capabilities while containing costs. Here are some ways to implement disaster strategies.

Reduce Legal Risks With E-Discovery Best Practices

As the risks of litigation requests for electronically stored information rise in response to new government regulations, organizations are seeking ways to avoid fines or legal losses.

Making the Most of Data Center Investments

Building a data center involves a massive investment. Here's what CIOs need to know about data center investments, moving a data center, and which "green" features should be included.

Data Breach Risks from Off-Network Devices

Organizations spare little expense to guard the security of their computer networks, but they aren't stopping off-network breaches.

New Backup and Recovery Options

New online backup solutions are coming to market for small to mid-sized organizations promising ease of use and lower costs of ownership.

Don't Underestimate the Importance of Mobile Device Security

The ubiquity of mobile devices within financial services institutions requires that they be viewed strategically as a completely new endpoint, just like desktops.

Implementing Business Process Management

A software dashboard is only a tool to track analytics. CIOs need to help enterprises institute the underlying business process management strategy to reach goals.

The Ins and Outs of Identity Management

As more organizations look to better control employees and customers accessing their applications, identity and access management are becoming an art form.

Preparing for Windows Vista

What enterprises need to consider to protect their data, systems, and applications as they test pre-release Vista builds and prepare to implement Vista.

Steps to More Secure Web Conferences

While Internet conferencing has become as indispensable as email, organizations still need to view it as a potential vehicle for security breaches.

Where the CIO Ends and the CISO Begins

In many organizations, the CIO is yielding responsibilities to a Chief Information Security Officer. Can these two executives work together to increase security?

The New Perpetrator: Organized Crime Replaces the Neighborhood Hacker

Organized online crime is on the rise -- from hijacking computers to phishing, pharming, and extortion -- and CIOs need to better protect data, customers, and employees.

Preparing for a Disaster

Terror attacks and hurricanes are more real than ever. CIOs must prepare for the worst.

A New Approach to Managing Downtime

A holistic view is key to understanding, acting, and controlling the IT environment.

Ensuring the Security of Stored Data

A firewall alone isn't enough to protect all sensitive data.

Don't Forget the Basics

Cutting-edge technology will fail if basic principles of information security are overlooked.

Integrated Protection and Today's Security Threats

Relying on point products and informal processes are not enough to battle today's sophisticated attackers.

Combating Online Fraud

Online fraud seriously threatens enterprises' brands and reputations, not to mention the confidence of online consumers.

Anticipating Threats

It's not enough for the CIO to depend on security updates and patch management. A company must think like a hacker and start using proactive tools to thwart would-be attackers.