Today's cybercriminals are perfecting the use of advanced-persistent-threat attacks to pilfer valuable information from precisely targeted victims, says Greg Day of security provider FireEye.

What does it take to build a successful legal career in information security and breach response? Attorney Ronald Raether discusses his career path and the necessary skills for those entering the field today.

Too many organizations have a device-centric BYOD policy that fails to look at big picture issues, including building a comprehensive strategy for protecting corporate information no matter how it's accessed, says Ian Evans of AirWatch.

As members of the workforce increasingly rely on mobile devices to access corporate data, secure sharing of files becomes more challenging, says Accellion's Vidhya Ranganathan, who describes an effective strategy.

On the day Target's CEO resigned in the aftermath of a massive data breach, the Ponemon Institute issued its 2014 Cost of Data Breach Study, which Chairman Larry Ponemon says helps explain why CEOs should be more involved in breach preparedness and response.

A behavioral analysis approach to fighting malware can be more effective than a signature-based approach in the current threat environment, contends Webroot's Patrick Kennedy.

Voltage Security's Mark Bower contends data-centric security can help break down barriers to the widespread use of encryption and help protect sensitive information, including credit card numbers.

Network "situational awareness" can help organizations in all business sectors improve regulatory compliance by identifying networks and devices that need protection, says Lumeta's Reggie Best.

Cris Ewell, CISO of Seattle Children's Hospital, offers a detailed explanation of how to build an effective incident response plan - an essential component of HIPAA Omnibus Rule compliance.

Hurt the criminals and cyberthreats will decrease. That's how organizations in all sectors, working with law enforcement, should approach cybersecurity, says Juniper Networks' Kevin Kennedy.