Secure360 has grown significantly every year, and in 2016 we were excited to announce and host our first expansion events. If you have currently attending Secure360 in the past, or you’re just hearing about our events for the first time, here’s a quick run-down of our conferences to help you plan which event you should […]
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If it makes you feel any better, nobody is safe…
You’ve probably heard, “Celebrities—they’re just like us!” And unfortunately, when it comes to cyber attacks, it’s true. If it makes you feel any better, nobody is safe. Phishing for fame Probably the most common hacks we hear about are the celebrities whose electronic accounts are hacked and personal data is stolen. In many cases, their […]
The true value and ROI of continuity planning
One of the biggest challenges that someone charged with overseeing a Continuity Program has is to prove that the program is worth its cost: “What is your program’s ROI?” I call that the “dreaded question.” I would like to propose another way to frame this question. What if continuity planners talked about value on investment […]
Building your personal brand in the infosec industry
Since the infosec industry is a quickly growing and changing one, individuals wanting to be recognized by top industry leaders must learn how to set themselves apart from the competition, as well as earn the respect of their peers. Building a personal brand and reputation, both across your networking and online circles, is a step […]
Secure360 Twin Cities 2017 recap
All we can say is, “WOW!” Secure360 Twin Cities 2017 was a huge success, and we have staff, volunteers, speakers, sponsors and, of course, attendees to thank for that. Our staff and UMSA board members are listening to your feedback throughout the event—both negative and positive—and we’re taking note. We want to continue to make […]
Preparing for the impact of a cyber breach
This is a guest post written by Secure360 Twin Cities 2017 spotlight speaker Regina Phelps. It seems there isn’t day that goes by without another story of a cyber attack or breach. It has almost become a “breach a day”! Companies are spending millions of dollars to prevent these attacks from occurring, which is a […]
Ready for Secure360 Twin Cities? Here’s what you need to know!
How is Secure360 Twin Cities 2017 already upon us? It sure feels like this event sneaks up every year. If you’re registered for the event—or you still need to—here are all the important items you are going to want to note: Don’t go to Saint Paul! Please don’t forget, we have moved to the Minneapolis […]
The blame game between IT and C-level leaders
In a survey of a group of 221 C-level executives and another group of 984 IT decision makers, it was found that each group largely believes the other group is responsible in the event of a breach. The analyst firm Opinium conducted the survey last October and November on behalf of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, a cybersecurity […]
How to protect your (growing) remote workforce
Nearly 80 percent of professionals work remotely at least one day a week and 1.55 billion others are expected to work outside the boundaries of the corporate office by 2020, according to Frost & Sullivan research. Employees value flexibility and freedom, often resulting in a happier and motivated workforce. But do IT and security departments see the bright […]
Addressing security and compliance in a multi-Cloud world
The following is a guest post by a 2017 Secure360 Twin Cities Platinum Sponsor BMC Software. Let’s face it—the world of information technology has changed dramatically in the last several years. A de-centralized era of IT has emerged and opened up a myriad of business opportunities while organizations find new ways to evolve their transformations to […]
