Information Security News Round Up

Here is our round up of the interesting, informative and/or inspirational articles we’ve read this past fortnight. Covering the topics of Information Security Management, Data Analysis, Organisational Transformation and Business Strategy.

Information Security Management

• Guard your customers trust- “The big picture of protecting Big Data” http://t.co/Emqy573gy8
• Be very careful- “Domain hijacking spear-phisher foiled by the last line of defense—paranoia” http://t.co/mZQefsuy2P
• What you do is what counts- “CEOs Failing to Grasp Information Security Risk” http://t.co/1LsL59poka
• What’s the risk? “Investors still in the dark as cyber threat grows” http://t.co/MqH7gLy6tR
• A competitive differentiator- “Law firm makes a case for security certification” http://t.co/PZHsLmdVBz
• “Scammers target some tech startups with a ‘sophisticated’ email trick” http://t.co/WY15O9ih14
• Hack into a job- “Uber Hires Engineers Who Remotely Hacked Into Jeep” http://t.co/hA4kUtSggC
• Rich pickings- “Execs say 81 percent of health care orgs hit by malware” http://t.co/GKrVdxF3X7
• Yes but- “Security Experts Debate Whether Anti-phishing Training Worth the Cost” http://t.co/JZwrcHbxav
• “The Internet of Things is a safety issue, and therefore a business risk” http://t.co/BN33z8MgCE
• Very informative- “Data Breaches by the Numbers” http://t.co/I5C2BhqQ9g
• Take it seriously- “How can banana peels help the infosec community?” http://t.co/hIobNYvj6G
• Are you prepared? “An emerging global threat: BEC scams hitting more and more businesses” http://t.co/HpSEghINd0
• Another vulnerability- “The potential security leak in your printers and copiers” http://t.co/eUxLugU9bv
• “Reputational Risk Management is an Opportunity- ” http://t.co/IXOj3TCfnc
• Evidence suggests, not really- “Do boards of directors actually care about cybersecurity?” http://t.co/gKBqRcvmgc
• “Barclays Hacks Its Own Systems to Find Holes Before Criminals Do” http://t.co/WH9srOUd1v
• Approach security with humility, reality, and a team effort “The RMS Titanic and cybersecurity” http://t.co/4AJeMfEOqB
• It’s obvious to me- “Have you ever considered a people-centric security strategy?” http://t.co/fMTYDFLhKo
• Who do you trust? “Sanity check your cybercrime statistics” http://t.co/B3mZVNqinQ
• Interesting- “If you can’t protect it, don’t collect it” http://t.co/mWt4712gOy
• “Negligence And Risk: The Imperfect Balance Of Cyber Security” http://t.co/0lSyLG4laX
• It doesn’t work- “The Question Of Obedience Towards IT Security Practices »” http://t.co/wYbyl6xiNq
• “To encrypt or not to encrypt?” http://t.co/XELPCsb6um
• “Forming a culture of security” http://t.co/MTQmvE6YIP
• It must be right for the firm- “Information security policy – the top three mistakes to avoid” http://t.co/teAvLmnCtP
• Why you need a strategy- “No One is Immune to Hacking — Part I” http://t.co/MlHZLbjWFY
• More to ponder- and then act- “No One is Immune to Hacking — Part II” http://t.co/OrddA7ujxq
• The heat is on- “How can CIOs win the war on human error?” http://t.co/mnjmN55pG3
• Reported to June- “2015 saw 888 data breaches, 246 million records compromised worldwide” http://t.co/2xg9ZiatsM
• Develop a cyber security culture- “Cybercrime on the rise as UK faces £2.8bn bill” http://t.co/AheoRSCJE0
• Thought provoking post- “The Security Risks of Third-Party Data” http://t.co/raNYvtkLWW
• We need to get serious- “Internet of Things: Security misconceptions, expectations, and the future” http://t.co/Iukfq2C15U
• “Finance firms targeted by cyber extortion gang” http://t.co/CvXBg8motD

Analysis

• Can you trust it? “bleak verdict on validity of psychology experiment results” http://t.co/CXPZvYg3A2
• A great read for all in business- “Why Business Defies Logic” http://t.co/5gMAfGwUcI
• Most HR data is garbage- “Marcus Buckingham: Why All Talent Management Data Is Useless” http://t.co/D8OYoxVhuO
• Convinced? “Managing People Badly ‘Costs U.K. PLC $129BN A Year'” http://t.co/oC40DJ5ycj

Transformation

• Fun, not serious- “The best jobs for every personality type” http://t.co/D9ap4L8lMD
• Be an advocate for your team- “Combatting low Employee engagement” http://t.co/x7dv6zCORj
• Check out RTC at http://t.co/F1gokvELxw “Resilience Helps Us Bounce Back Quicker, Better” http://t.co/6ofVZX6vtR
• Power amplifies the person- “An Important Lesson from the Stanford Prison” http://t.co/2T85DtTHI7
• Good tips- “Outdated Job-Search Myths That Stifle Your Success” http://t.co/UCgKeGAdjw
• “Why a Culture of ‘Personal Betterment’ Is a Competitive Advantage” http://t.co/txzlOfPNxi
• We believe it’s good for our careers- “The Hidden Reasons Behind Workplace Misery” http://t.co/wgPB3cUCEJ
• “Help Your Team Agree on How They’ll Collaborate” http://t.co/dAS1lN09F8
• Ask first- “Tell, Ask, Listen: 3 Steps To Great Communication As A Leader” http://t.co/54qt0hHVxf
• Know your limits- “The Two Types of Knowledge” http://t.co/gahvz1l1xs
• Set short term goals- “How neuroscience can boost employee motivation” http://t.co/sLPwpO18yb
• Chase self awareness- “Hey Leader: Your Ego Can Be Your Worst Enemy” http://t.co/DL4GDWTK7D
• The good & bad- “The Double-Edged Sword of Teamwork” http://t.co/H3Qphgh2w8
• Involve them- “How to Get Your Team Fired Up About a Change” http://t.co/evI4w6zXla
• Ask, listen, propose- “Yes, Feedback is the Killer App” http://t.co/v9IasaMo4b
• We all have our blind spots- “How to Avoid 3 Big Mistakes About Being Biased” http://t.co/VNVD1ei5e7

Strategy

• “5 Strategy Questions Every Leader Should Make Time For” http://t.co/E7VWmoqyiz
• Interesting but challenging- “Moving From Mass Production Supply Chains To Market Networks” http://t.co/CMbJrCFmUV
• It’s clear- “Why Our Transparent Feedback Experiment Failed” http://t.co/oxHu3EHxnT
• Depends- “Can You Predict a Startup’s Success Based on the Concept Alone?” http://t.co/COlxKro6dy
• Balanced- “What’s Wrong With Amazon’s Low-Retention HR Strategy? – ” http://t.co/7gmuDEHVxZ