Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Internal Investigation

The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements brought the continuing problem of workplace misconduct onto the national stage, shining a light not only on the prevalence of harassment, but also on the dire need for effective processes to investigate when allegations are made. Clouse Brown Partner Alyson Brown discusses. Confidential informationIt’s in a diaryThis is my investigationIt’s… Continue reading Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Internal Investigation

6 Ways Mature DevOps Teams Are Killing It in Security

The automation, stability of infrastructure, and inherent traceability of DevOps tools and processes offer a ton of security and compliance upsides for mature DevOps organizations. According to a new survey of over 5,500 IT practitioners around the world, conducted by Sonatype, “elite” DevOps organizations with mature practices, such as continuous integration and continuous delivery of… Continue reading 6 Ways Mature DevOps Teams Are Killing It in Security

I.I.I. AND THE WEATHER CHANNEL GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT FLOOD INSURANCE

To make sure that homeowners are aware of the importance of flood insurance, the I.I.I. recently partnered with the Weather Channel. A video posted to the Weather Channel’s Facebook page demonstrates just how destructive flooding can be; for example, in the video you can see the devastation from Hurricane Sandy wreaked on Breezy Point, a… Continue reading I.I.I. AND THE WEATHER CHANNEL GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT FLOOD INSURANCE

The Case of the Missing Data

The latest twist in the Equifax breach has serious implications for organizations. When the Equifax breach — one of the largest breaches of all time — went public nearly a year-and-a-half ago, it was widely assumed that the data had been stolen for nefarious financial purposes. But as the resulting frenzy of consumer credit freezes and monitoring… Continue reading The Case of the Missing Data

Somerset County, Pa., to Test Emergency Alert System

(TNS) — Somerset County, Pa., will test its CodeRED emergency public mass notification system at 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to the county’s top emergency management official. Joel Landis, director of the Somerset County Department of Emergency Services, said on Saturday that he urged business owners and members of the public to sign up prior to… Continue reading Somerset County, Pa., to Test Emergency Alert System

Crowdsourced vs. Traditional Pen Testing

A side-by-side comparison of key test features and when best to apply them based on the constraints within your budget and environment. Crowdsourced security has recently moved into the mainstream, displacing traditional penetration-testing companies from what once was a lucrative niche space. While several companies have pioneered their own programs (Google, Yahoo, Mozilla, and Facebook),… Continue reading Crowdsourced vs. Traditional Pen Testing

Digital Myth No. 5: Every Tech Vendor Is An Expert In Digital Transformation

While every tech vendor seems to lay claim to being an expert in digital transformation, it stands to reason that not all can be. For sure, there are many vendors with experience helping clients create new customer or employee digital experiences, but this experience doesn’t make them experts in digital business transformation. For 20 years, Forrester… Continue reading Digital Myth No. 5: Every Tech Vendor Is An Expert In Digital Transformation

Has the Road to Settlement Gotten Bumpier?

The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (the Banking Royal Commission, or BRC) has been in Australian media headlines since the Commission was established on December 14, 2017. On February 4, 2019, the widely anticipated final report from Commissioner Hayne was released. While Australian banks were BRC’s focus, international… Continue reading Has the Road to Settlement Gotten Bumpier?

Data Management Platform Coverage Takes On A New Look

When I started my career in marketing analytics almost 20 years ago, the biggest challenge was wrangling first- and third-party data, joining them together, and analyzing customer patterns. It was like mining for gold; we wanted to discover something unique about our customers, a nugget that our marketing counterparts could use to craft customized messages… Continue reading Data Management Platform Coverage Takes On A New Look

Recovery Efforts Underway After Michigan Tornadoes

(TNS) — Efforts are underway to help residents in recovery mode after four tornadoes left behind a path of damage across two Michigan counties. The National Weather Service confirmed a pair of tornadoes touched down in Shiawassee County and two in Genesee County that damaged homes, barns, splintered trees and downed power lines leaving thousands… Continue reading Recovery Efforts Underway After Michigan Tornadoes