ITBE Staff

Have you ever joined a conversation and taken what is said completely out of context because you simply didn’t have the background information? It’s an easy mistake to make and can be both frustrating and humorous at times. Adding context to a data security situation is just as important as it’s essential to ensure that […]

Technology is always changing and evolving. From the IBM System/360 to today’s MacBook Air, we’ve seen tremendous changes in the way we use and think about technology. Technology itself has become an integral part of our lives and even the most complicated, enterprise-only products of yesterday are becoming readily available to the SMB and consumer. […]

Security analytics and metrics are as important to the business as any other key performance indicator – such as liquidity, cash flow, or growth in sales or revenue. Today, more boards and leadership teams are demanding that key security analytics and metrics be included in the operational risk portfolio. This puts pressure on security teams […]

Cybersecurity Questions for CEOs The top five questions every CEO should be asking when managing cyber risk at their company. Cyber threats constantly evolve with increasing intensity and complexity. The ability to achieve mission objectives and deliver business functions is increasingly reliant on information systems and the Internet, resulting in increased cyber risks that could […]

‘Bankable Leadership’ Excerpt This book looks at how effective leaders can balance the tensions between driving results and developing positive relationships with employees. Develop these universally effective behaviors through an online assessment and boots-on-the-ground tools, like earning trust through transparency, treating adults like adults, and taking a no-fear approach to feedback. 643 KB | 3 […]

Just under the surface of every enterprise network, thousands (and often millions) of vulnerabilities leave an organization’s operating systems, applications, network devices, and other critical IT systems vulnerable to outside attack. Vulnerability management solutions play a critical role in protecting organizations from attacks by identifying and analyzing risks constantly, helping security teams limit the risk […]

It’s no secret that smartphones are overwhelmingly the most popular and fastest growing mobile access point to the Internet today. Just recently we learned that by the end of this year, mobile devices will outnumber the amount of people on earth, and by 2017, there will be over 10 billion mobile-connected devices. So how does […]

If you think there isn’t a connection between home improvement and Big Data, reconsider, because Big Data is becoming a part of just about every major industry. Once mostly confined to government think tanks and the Pentagon, Big Data is expanding its reach into business in a big way. Proof point: Just three percent of […]

ThreatTrack Security recently published the results of a study that reveal broad concern among enterprises about the vulnerability of their systems against cyber attacks. More than two-thirds of executives are concerned their companies will not be able to stop such threats, and one in five say their biggest concern is not knowing whether an attack […]

Guide to Enterprise Patch Management Technologies This publication is designed to assist organizations in understanding the basics of enterprise patch management technologies and the challenges inherent in performing patch management. Patch management is the process for identifying, acquiring, installing, and verifying patches for products and systems. Patches correct security and functionality problems in software and […]

Guide to Malware Incident Prevention and Handling for Desktops and Laptops This publication provides recommendations for improving an organization’s malware incident prevention measures, as well as for enhancing existing incident response capabilities. 863 KB | 3 files |  PDF Malware, also known as malicious code, refers to a program that is covertly inserted into another […]

Are you chained to your desk? Do you worry that there will be total meltdown if you spend any substantial time away from your office? Can you attend that conference next month? What about an on-site visit to a customer? What if you are snowed in at home? If you cannot completely break free from […]