Compliance laws have significant teeth if you don't meet them, but they do not mean you're secure. IT compliance is one subject; strong security is another. Consider them independently.

Regardless of company size, it's likely you've been attacked and don't even realize it. In addition to malicious software, consider the risks imposed by use of virtual desktops and cloud computing.

How and why are hackers stealing your data? Sophisticated cyber criminals, hacktivists and even well intentioned or malicious insiders are disrupting your business and imposing risk.

If you don't deal with IT security in the boardroom, you'll deal with it in your financials. Or worse, in the newspapers. Learn the real impact of data loss.

While a complex and technical topic, the realty of data loss hits your bottom line. Think damaged share price, stolen IP and unfairly gained competitive advantages. How do you make IT security, at a higher level, a regular topic of conversation in the board room?

What Every CEO Should Know is a candid look at today's risky environment when it comes to protecting your organizational data – from your financial transactions to valuable intellectual property. What are the implications for data loss and, on a practical level, how can you break down a seemingly complex, technical topic into something appropriate for the board room?.

A candid CEO-to-CEO explanation of IT risk, what you stand to lose and how to use your leadership role to build a culture of security within the organization.

Savvy cybercriminals want data. From your personal credit card information to your company's most important intellectual property, they work diligently to quietly steal it all. Be aware of their more typical tactics and learn basic security measures to ensure you aren't their next victim.

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Paul Henry, Security and Forensics Analyst for Lumension, discusses the impact of the September 2011 Patch Tuesday releases.