The recent WikiLeaks release of thousands of sensitive government documents puts security leaders on notice: The breach threat is real, and no organization is immune.

The information security profession is seeing a transition, as organizations focus more on filling roles related to business and information risk management.

ISACA's Mark Lobel says risky online behavior is the holiday shopper's -- as well as the merchant's and financial institution's -- biggest threat.

Neal O'Farrell: The newly created ID Theft Council aims to provide local support for victims.

Information security incidents are more sophisticated - and so are the criminals who perpetrate them. This raises the bar for professionals seeking careers in incident response in 2011.

Georgia Killcrece: It's how you manage a security incident that counts.