InformationWeek Stories by Adam Ely

Informed CIO: 8 Steps to M&A Security

2012-05-11T01:01:00Z

Strategy: Understanding Software Vulnerabilities

2012-02-06T19:12:00Z

Will Biometrics Go Mainstream In 2012?

2011-12-21T18:20:00Z

IBM thinks so, and the US-VISIT program may give a glimpse into the future. But what about data theft?

Develop Secure Mobile Applications

2011-11-28T08:00:00Z

We share best practices to create safe mobile apps for users and customers.

More Apps Mean More Security Woes

2011-05-09T15:54:00Z

You're not a player unless you play in the mobile space, but if you play insecurely, users may pass you by.

5 Steps To Secure SaaS

2011-03-05T00:00:00Z

To keep your off-site data safe, don't let vendors dodge the hard questions.

5 Steps To Secure SaaS

2011-03-05T00:00:00Z

To keep your off-site data safe, don't let vendors dodge the hard questions.

Flip On Over To B-Sides

2011-02-14T15:33:34Z

With RSA kicking off on Tuesday, you may be asking yourself, What's to do on Monday in San Francisco?

3 Startups To See At RSA

2011-02-14T09:01:20Z

Over the past few months I've used my highly unscientific methods to identify new security startups I believe are worth watching over the next 12 months. These companies are solving problems for enterprises in various spaces. Each is worth reaching out to if you are attending RSA or BSides in San Francisco this week.

'Tis Attack Season: 5 Ways To Fight Back

2010-12-22T13:33:33Z

For most of us, it's time for sleeping in, spending time with family, and ignoring e-mail. For criminals, it's time to go to work. Scammers are looking to exploit e-card traffic, sales promotions, and the general jolliness of Internet users. What better time to attack unwatched enterprise systems, siphon out data, and dig deeper into networks?

You've Been Breached: Now What?

2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

Logs are a key component of an incident response plan if your database gets attacked.

Who's Driving Your Security Bus?

2010-10-05T01:40:20Z

When did vendors begin setting our security priorities? I asked myself this question recently while at dinner with three friends representing two security vendors. This was a personal event, not business, and as is often the case, I was the only person from the enterprise side of the industry. You can imagine the conversation.

A Strategy to Protect Unstructured Data

2010-09-18T00:00:00Z

You've got data everywhere. We've got a plan to help you find and control it.

A Strategy to Protect Unstructured Data

2010-09-18T00:00:00Z

You've got data everywhere. We've got a plan to help you find and control it.

The Browser As Attack Vector

2010-08-07T00:00:00Z

Beginning with the Web 2.0 boom and accelerating with today's popular SaaS model, new attack techniques are exploiting browser flaws and leading to the compromise of data.

The Browser As Attack Vector

2010-08-07T00:00:00Z

Beginning with the Web 2.0 boom and accelerating with today's popular SaaS model, new attack techniques are exploiting browser flaws and leading to the compromise of data.

Hackers Unite!

2010-07-20T17:10:00Z

I'm like the proverbial kid in a candy store. This my favorite time of year. Between Black Hat, Defcon, and BSides, you have feds, criminals, security experts, reporters, and everyone in between congregating in the city of sin. What's not to like? Here's a rundown of these events, my picks for talks not to be missed, and an invitation.

7 Steps To Better Identity Management

2010-05-10T06:00:00Z

Here's what you need to know about managing employee identities in this age of outsourcing and SaaS.

7 Steps To Better Identity Management

2010-05-10T06:00:00Z

Here's what you need to know about managing employee identities in this age of outsourcing and SaaS.

10 Steps To Ace A FISMA Audit

2010-03-20T00:01:00Z

Anyone working with a federal agency will face one of these sooner or later. The best way to sail through is to know what auditors are looking for.

10 Steps To Ace A FISMA Audit

2010-03-20T00:00:00Z

Anyone working with a federal agency will face one of these sooner or later. The best way to sail through is to know what auditors are looking for.

Malware's New Vehicle

2010-03-03T14:00:33Z

Malware has been around for years, but most IT pros think about it only when a family member calls for computer help. Well, one theme of RSA is that we're all going to have to pay closer attention.

Misguided Security Leads To Insecurity

2010-02-07T17:39:30Z

It's once again travel time. Full disclosure: I was the first to publish an exploit against travel systems. Co-released with iDefense (since acquired by Symantec) this simple denial of service exploit was capable of halting operations at most airlines and airports in the United States.

Barracuda Networks Enters the Enterprise Firewall Market

2010-02-01T20:09:49Z

Through its acquisition of Phion, Barracuda Networks has launched a line of seven enterprise firewalls meant to consolidate network security devices and reduce management overhead when dealing with numerous distributed firewalls.

Websense To Monitor Facebook Pages

2010-01-21T00:01:00Z

Today Websense released what is touted as the first security application for Facebook, developed via its recently acquired Defensio brand. Facebook users can now monitor their pages for unwanted content, including spam comments, profanity, and links to malware. This could be valuable for companies that want to control their online images and brands.