Off the Record | | For some people, all it takes to get hired is to know the right person with enough pull to get you in the door, regardless of skills and experience. Then the rest of us have to deal with a co-worker who not only isn't good for the job, but enjoys the backing of people in high places in the company. That's what you call a lose-lose situation. | | Issue highlights 1. Not qualified for the job? Get others to do it for you 2. Locked out of the server room -- and the key quest begins | White Paper: Alert Logic Having a plan for responding to a data breach when it happens is imperative in today's business climate. It could mean the difference between your business recovering and getting back on track, or not. But do you know where to start? This tip sheet outlines six areas you should include when putting your response plan together. View Now. | Cheaters never prosper, the saying goes, and you have to wonder how some people think they can get away with their shady shenanigans. Other times, you get to watch as a cheater gets served. READ MORE | When you work in IT, a good day can turn into a bad day -- and back again -- with little notice. It doesn't help when a bad day sneaks up on you, at the exact moment you don't have time to deal with small details, which then become large problems. Your best bet is to think through the problem and let your skills and experience lead you. READ MORE | Webcast: Lockheed Martin During this Live Webinar on May 20th @ 1PM, a panel will discuss findings of the Ponemon Survey: Risk and Innovation in Cybersecurity Investments. The panel will explore key findings from the survey and discuss effective methods of cybersecurity measurement and implementation. Learn More | | | | |