Joan Goodchild

Articles by Joan Goodchild

4 ways to spot a liar

Whether you're trying to get to the bottom of a work incident, or just asking the kids who broke the TV, it's useful to know how to spot a lie. Here are four dead giveaways you should know

Could you cope with a pandemic?

Pandemics are not like other types of disasters. They have their own unique requirements when it comes to preparedness. These ten questions will help you determine if your organization is fit to fight off the effects of a global contagion

10 swine flu planning questions

There are a number of specific areas companies should consider to minimize the risk exposure of their businesses and people during a pandemic. Here are some questions to ask yourself to determine your organization's disaster preparedness

10 sure shot pointers for acing an IT security job interview

Pickings a slim in the security field these days. If you've got your eye on a juicy IT security position, there's simply no room for anything less that making the best impression. Here's how

Mistakes, not insiders, to blame for most breaches

While many security vendors have been banging the drum about the threat of malicious insiders, this report indicates organizations should be more wary of outside attacks

Four telecommuting blunders

Despite the large number of employees who work out of office, many organizations continue to sideline the issue of telecommuting security in favor of more urgent needs

Six everyday desk security mistakes

Your staff's desks may be one of the largest holes in a company's security plan

Eight favourite social engineering tactics

Here's a refresher course on some of the most prevalent social engineering tricks used on the phone, e-mail and Web

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