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A new law in California means you need comprehensive incident and forensics planning says John Patzakis. Last year, says Caleb Sima, many organizations began using web application security assessment tools and discovered that many vulnerabilities could not be corrected because they resulted from insecure application development practices. As the HIPAA privacy compliance deadline passes, Jon Bogen highlights the top action points for the new security rules How is the economy affecting infosec spending? Illena Armstrong discovers 2003 could see more funds allocated to security. Knowing where your network is vulnerable is half the battle. Illena Armstrong looks at the need for penetration test assessments There is an increasing range of valuable qualifications that an information security expert can gain, says Marcia Savage Security has become paramount on mobile devices as more employees work away from the office. Ron Condon investigates. Both public and private sectors must work together for crisis planning and response says Richard Andrews What is a business impact analysis (BIA)? From the early days of the internet, credit and charge card companies recognized the enormous opportunities presented to them - but they also saw challenges ahead. In any technology decision, having the IT and business aspects of the organization on the same side is critical to identifying the best solutions and addressing key needs. The U.K.’s Swanwick Air Traffic Control center is an unfortunate example of the problems that can occur with the continuity of a business while undergoing a period of change. We often hear of prevention being better than cure. Organizations are becoming increasingly aware that if they fail to implement successful security management processes, it could expose them to untenable risk. Here’s a question: how many non-work related emails do you send and receive every day from your office email address? More people than ever before are working from home - and it is no wonder. Many industry experts say that the e-security market is heading towards consolidation, and that ultimately only a few dozen big vendors and niche players could remain worldwide. IT security is the main barrier to the adoption of flexible working practices, according to a recent survey commissioned by Microsoft. If recent headlines about the Blaster worm sounded familiar, it was with good reason. Earlier this year, another worm was wreaking havoc on the internet, targeting a well-known Microsoft vulnerability. Secure project management is a concept that blends the needs of project management and security.