Author: By Byron Acohido and Jon Swartz, Source: USA TODAY

In the midst of a struggling economy, cyber scams and attacks are on the rise. A USA Today recent article explains how the state of our economy and cyber crimes are correlated (Source USA Today: Click here for article).

In these current economic conditions, company budgets for training are shrinking but the CPE training requirements remain the same. In addition, many national training conferences are being canceled due to decline in attendance and increased travel costs. (more…)

Author: Charles Cresson Wood, Independent Information Security Consultant President, InfoSecurity Infrastructure, Inc.

Charles Cresson Wood is an alternative fuels management consultant with Post-Petroleum Transportation, in Sausalito, California. Read his article which reflects his popular presentation he will be giving at SecureWorld this Spring. (more…)

Author: Thomas R. Peltier, Security Sage

Security expert Tom Peltier is a SecureWorld+ Presenter and established author. His recently re-released book tailors the risk assessment process to best benefit any business. Based on his seminars, How to Complete a Risk Assessment in 5 Days or Less, he provides the processes that organizations can easily employ to assess risk. (more…)

The Security Executive Council has just released a new book by one of its faculty members, J. David Quilter. From One Winning Career to the Next: Transitioning Public Sector Leadership and Security Expertise to the Business Bottom Line will be of interest to any of your readers in public-sector security, as well as any who are facing or might face a transition to a new industry sector, and any who simply want to improve how they contribute to their business. The book draws on Quilter’s own experience and success in transitioning to the private sector to provide the guidance your readers will need if they decide to make a career jump. (more…)