Marcia Savage

Recent articles by Marcia Savage

OMB: Federal agencies making progress in security

OMB: Federal agencies making progress in security

The federal government is making progress in security but much work remains, according to a report issued this week to Congress by the Office of Management and Budget.
Marcia Savage Mar 4 2005 5:10PM Security
Commerce Secretary approves federal ID standard

Commerce Secretary approves federal ID standard

U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez has approved a new smart-card based identification standard for federal agencies.
Marcia Savage Mar 3 2005 5:11PM Security
Symantec patents quicker virus detection

Symantec patents quicker virus detection

Symantec has won a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for technology that streamlines virus detection.
Marcia Savage Mar 2 2005 4:40PM Security
1.2m BofA customers at risk of identity theft

1.2m BofA customers at risk of identity theft

Bank of America (BofA) said computer tapes containing U.S. federal government customer information were lost during a shipment to a backup data center.
Marcia Savage Feb 28 2005 4:23PM Security
Visa and MasterCard act to align data protection

Visa and MasterCard act to align data protection

Visa and MasterCard International have aligned their separate programs for protecting cardholder data into a single standard for the payment card industry, streamlining what some say was a confusing situation for merchants.
Marcia Savage Feb 22 2005 2:20PM Security
Honeypot Project finds decline in Linux attacks

Honeypot Project finds decline in Linux attacks

Unpatched Linux systems are lasting longer on the internet before being compromised, according to a study by the Honeynet Project, a nonprofit group of security professionals that researches online attackers' methods and motives.
Marcia Savage Feb 22 2005 2:04PM Security
How to cut patchwork… and save a cool $100m

How to cut patchwork… and save a cool $100m

The Air Force was spending more on system patches than on software. Something had to change, as John Gilligan tells Marcia Savage .
Marcia Savage Feb 22 2005 11:56AM Security
CSOs say business approach is essential

CSOs say business approach is essential

CSOs need to put business needs first when going about securing their enterprises, a panel of security executives said at the RSA Conference this week.
Marcia Savage Feb 18 2005 10:15PM Security
Federal cybersecurity gets low grade

Federal cybersecurity gets low grade

Federal agencies received an overall D+ grade in cybersecurity in the annual report card for 2004. The Department of Homeland Security received a failing grade.
Marcia Savage Feb 18 2005 9:34PM Security
DHS cybersecurity official: We're making progress

DHS cybersecurity official: We're making progress

The Department of Homeland Security is making "lots of progress" in boosting the nation's cybersecurity but private industry must help, a DHS official said Friday at the RSA Conference.
Marcia Savage Feb 18 2005 6:09PM Security
In from the field: Complying with remote access rules

In from the field: Complying with remote access rules

The agricultural supplier turned to ActivCard to bring its remote access procedures into line with new federal rules.

Marcia Savage Feb 18 2005 4:04PM Security
Private-public sector rallies against organized cybercrime

Private-public sector rallies against organized cybercrime

Organized crime on the internet is a growing threat but the sky is not falling.
Marcia Savage Feb 17 2005 9:46PM Security
Security professional associations form alliance

Security professional associations form alliance

Three security professional associations have launched an alliance to improve enterprise security worldwide.
Marcia Savage Feb 16 2005 11:52PM Security
Cybersecurity regulation ignites debate

Cybersecurity regulation ignites debate

The topic of regulating cybersecurity sparked a contentious debate between industry experts Wednesday at the RSA Conference.
Marcia Savage Feb 16 2005 5:17PM Security
RSA releases open specifications for one-time password integration

RSA releases open specifications for one-time password integration

RSA Security has released five open specifications designed to streamline the integration of one-time password (OTP) methods into enterprise applications.
Marcia Savage Feb 16 2005 12:34AM Security
Gates lays out security plans at RSA

Gates lays out security plans at RSA

Microsoft's chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates pledged further commitment to help users and corporations improve their security, with special emphasis on preventing spyware and email-based malware.
Marcia Savage Feb 15 2005 6:05PM Security
Industry alliance launches anti-phishing service

Industry alliance launches anti-phishing service

Microsoft, eBay, PayPal, and Visa teamed up with Whole Security to launch an anti-phishing service that allows companies to report and block bogus web sites.
Marcia Savage Feb 14 2005 11:22PM Security
Cybersecurity boosts bottom line

Cybersecurity boosts bottom line

Companies that make cybersecurity a priority say it increases their efficiency and gives them a competitive advantage in the market, according to a survey of infosec professionals.
Marcia Savage Feb 13 2005 7:14PM Security
Worms, internal attacks plague enterprise networks

Worms, internal attacks plague enterprise networks

A large number of companies continue to suffer network attacks caused by internet worms and many experience compromises caused credentialed users, according to a survey released by Mazu Networks.
Marcia Savage Feb 10 2005 11:14PM Security
Viruses will hit computers in cars, satellite systems

Viruses will hit computers in cars, satellite systems

Viruses and worms could find new targets this year, including embedded computers in cars and satellite communication systems, according to IBM.
Marcia Savage Feb 9 2005 11:35PM Security

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