IT Risks

The Year's Most Hacked Software

Published on 21 December, 2009 - 00:56 by Terranova Add new tag, awareness, IT Risks, viruses, News, Other
http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/10/adobe-hackers-microsoft-technology-cio-... Forbes recently compiled a list of the seven Most-Hacked software titles for 2009.  They took a survey of security professionals from various companies including Verisign, TippingPoint, iDefense and Qualys.  Based on this survey, Forbes found that the following were the most hacked software titles from 2009. Adobe Reader Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Adobe Flash Apple Quicktime Microsoft Office Microsoft...

Delivering Results Part I

Published on 23 July, 2009 - 08:00 by Terranova efficiency, employee orientation, instructor led, IT Risks, learning formats, online training, results, security awareness training, Metrics, News, Planning
I have talked quite a bit in this blog about successful awareness training program factors, yet, I keep hearing stories from clients and friends about awareness training programs that are just not able to deliver. The success of a security awareness program really depends upon the delivery of the information and how it is tailored for each audience. Security awareness training should be delivered to end users in each department as well as incorporated into new employee orientation. This can be...

Delivering Results Part I

Published on 23 July, 2009 - 07:51 by Terranova IT Risks, online training, results, News
The success of a security awareness program also depends upon the delivery of the information and how it is tailored for each audience. Security awareness training should be delivered to end users in each department as well as incorporated into new employee orientation. This can be administered using an online training format in small learning bites that are easily digestible and delivered per month or quarter. For managers and executives it may be more receptive if delivered in an instructor-...

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Published on 23 July, 2009 - 07:48 by Terranova IT Risks, online training, results, News
The success of a security awareness program also depends upon the delivery of the information and how it is tailored for each audience. Security awareness training should be delivered to end users in each department as well as incorporated into new employee orientation. This can be administered using an online training format in small learning bites that are easily digestible and delivered per month or quarter. For managers and executives it may be more receptive if delivered in an instructor-...

Investing in Technology vs. People

Published on 11 July, 2009 - 18:40 by Terranova Critical Assets, Defence, Ernst&Young Global Information Security Survey, IT Risks, News
The 11th Ernst & Young Global Information Security survey, which surveyed 1,400 organizations in 50 countries, found that only 44 per cent of respondents were training their staff in data handling, even though they were still continuing to fund investment in security tools. The research indicates that while processes for routine security events are critical it’s ultimately the people who help ensure that IT risks are mitigated. People are often the most essential part of any process. When...