Password Misuse Could Be Cause of Hacking Spike

Finding us in your spam mailbox? Please add us to your address book! Trouble viewing this email? View in Browser  Manage my subscriptions Fortifying Network Security October 26, 2011 Password Misuse Could Be Root Cause of Hacking Spike In 2011, Lieberman Software surveyed more than 300 IT professionals for their insights into password practices and security outcomes. Portions of the survey focused on the numbers of passwords in use, sharing of privileged passwords, organizational security and other areas. The survey revealed that 48 percent of IT security professionals have worked for organizations whose network has been breached by a hacker. The results also paint a vivid picture of password chaos amongst IT staff and apathy about password security among senior management. Read more > VeriSign — Now from Symantec: Test drive the world's leading SSL for free at verisign.com/ssl/free-trial > Blogs Sue Marquette Poremba Security Conscious Staffing Issues a Major Security Problem Carl Weinschenk Data and Telecom Challenges Aplenty as IT Struggles with Mobility Arthur Cole Infrastructure Myths and Realities of Hybrid Clouds Redefining Server Performance Benchmarks   Check out this resource center to a high-performance, low-cost application solution for your data center needs. Go there now > Checklist Makes Tough Task of Letting an Employee Go a Little Smoother Sometimes a company has to let an employee go. It's an unpleasant reality of doing business, but it is a reality. And if you don't follow a fixed protocol when severing an employee, you could be exposing your organization to serious liability and security risks. Download: Security Information & Event Management Vendor Shortlist Tool The range of capabilities and market factors that impact your choice of Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) can be overwhelming. Use this spreadsheet-based tool to rank vendor candidates and make a shortlist for RFPs and product demos. Download: Encryption Basics Encryption has become a more accessible technology for securing your data, both in transit and on storage devices. But it still is not simple. The information in this article will help you grasp the basics of encryption tactics and standards. Latest White Papers When PDFs Attack — Malware Infections on the Rise The CXO's Roadmap to IT Governance Monitoring Cloud Services: Tips, Tricks, and Tools Practical Master Data Management: A Fundamentals Guide Featured White Papers Business Infrastructure Virtualization: A Step-by-Step Guide This white paper explains how to achieve a cost-effective operating environment, as well as a simplified IT environment, with the flexibility to seize the benefits of external cloud services in the future. •  Monitoring the Data Center: Key Threats Often Ignored •  Spam Watch 2011: Staying Ahead of Evolving Threats •  Mitigating the Risk of Business on the Web: Visibility Is the Key "... it is vital to have well-trained and well-prepared security personnel on staff to handle the ever-changing scope of cyber crime and network security needs." Excerpt from Sue Marquette Poremba Security Conscious Premium Tools Cloud Computing Foundation Certification Kit Cloud computing is a topic you need to be well versed at iif you want your IT management career to advance. This downloadable resource will step you through the services available, deployment models and security risks associated with Cloud Computing. Use this 185 page eBook and access to a unique eLearning experience to grow your career. •  The Complete IT Policy Kit •  The Strategic IT Planning Bundle •  The ITIL V3 Foundation Certification Kit IT Marketplace This e-mail is sent by: NarrowCast Group, LLC, 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223 Copyright ©2003-2011 NarrowCast Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. E-mail Reports Sign up for these additional e-mail reports to get the best return on your company's technology and talent: •  Aligning IT & Business Goals    •  Optimizing Infrastructure    •  Integrating the Enterprise    •  Maximizing IT Investments    •  Business Tools & Templates •  IT Careers •  Leveraging Enterprise Software •  Managing Compliance Standards •  Mobile and Telecom •  Fortifying Network Security •  CTO Edge Update •  Daily Edge Privacy Policy     Manage Subscriptions     Unsubscribe     Contact Us     How to Advertise