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Lessons Learned at Business of Security Event

Lessons Learned at Business of Security Event Last week members of the TechR2 team had the opportunity to interact with a group of seasoned Information Security leaders at a Business of Security networking event. We had a great time learning from special guests: Cindi Hart, Kim L. Jones, Kent King, Larry Mead, Mike Scott, and […]

Is it IT’s job to convince their execs to prioritize data security?

Is it IT’s job to convince their execs to prioritize data security? [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]A recent blog post in Tech Republic cites an enlightening Ponemon Institute report about the effectiveness of security metrics. As it turns out, great security metrics typically don’t drive companies to enhance security. Why? It’s no surprise that IT people either feel […]

Is your CEO criminally liable if discarded data devices aren’t clean?

Is your CEO criminally liable if discarded data devices aren’t clean? IT professionals are often frustrated by CEOs and corporate executives who don’t prioritize data security. This is frequently a case of priorities and personalities rather than rational decision making. Last week we wrote about corporate executives imprisoned for improper disposal of technology waste. This […]