In Summary

The last twelve weeks have led me to research a variety of Information Security related topics; primarily surrounding data security and breaches. Learning from the exposures found at Healthcare.gov, Target, Home depot and Dairy Queen we can begin training our companies and ourselves how to handle these constantly changing risks, which will keep us employed for many years to come. We have new technology and methodologies to help us, but we must take it upon ourselves to be always vigilant in maintaining the data that we possess and how we handle it. I found my topics from a variety of sources, starting each week with a Google search of news items related to Information Security. I think this type of blog is useful for a professional in that it necessitates staying current with security topics. Always trying to stay one step ahead of the bad guy.

Target Completes Overhaul of New Security Staff

Target announced this week that they have hired a new chief risk and compliance manager, Jacqueline Hourigan Rice, who will report directly to the company's CEO. Her position will work directly with the new CISO who was hired in June, Brad Maiorino, who reports to the new CIO that was hired in April, Bob DeRodes. This complete overhaul of information security and risk policy, as well as elevation of the new and existing positions within the company, should help Target stay one step ahead of the next attack. The new focus also gives me a strong sense that I have made a wise decision and selected a field that is in high demand for my post-graduate degree.