In addition to her work in security governance, Ms. Allen is the author of The CERT Guide to System and Network Security Practices (Addison-Wesley, June 2001) and the CERT Podcast Series: Security for Business Leaders (2006-2008). She is a co-author of Software Security Engineering: A Guide for Project Managers (Addison-Wesley, May 2008).
/images/stories/70×50/bug_knowledgecenter_70x70_%282%29.jpgJust in case you didn’t get the memo, it’s official: you have to cut costs now. Here are seven ways technology can help. They may not apply to every situation, but you should at least consider them for your company. 1. Choose SAAS (software as a service) Don’t spend time and money developing your own […]
Fans of the Fox television series “House,” a medical drama starring cynical but effective Dr. Gregory House, will recognize his catchphrase, “Everybody lies.” Like other good one-liners, it rings true beyond its original context. One area where it has particular resonance for me is in sales forecasting. Sales forecasting is serious business. Financial markets expect […]
/images/stories/70×50/bug_knowledgecenter_70x70_%282%29.jpgPeople often wonder what technology has to do with corporate governance, and how any piece of software can assist in matters of ethics and oversight. In fact, there are three clear areas where software such as board portals can help. First, improved visibility into normal operations. Second, greater responsiveness in case of ad hoc meetings. […]