Recent articles by Marcia Savage

DHS CISO talks about lessons learned

DHS CISO talks about lessons learned

Since it was formed almost 18 months ago, the Department of Homeland Security has learned some lessons when it comes to information security.
Marcia Savage Jun 30 2004 8:34PM Security
Microsoft investigating source of internet attack

Microsoft investigating source of internet attack

Microsoft on Saturday said it was working with law enforcement to track down those responsible for an attack that compromised enterprise web sites running unpatched versions of IIS 5.0 (Internet Information Services).
Marcia Savage Jun 28 2004 4:22PM Security
US-CERT warns of compromised web sites

US-CERT warns of compromised web sites

US-CERT said Thursday that it was tracking malicious activity involving compromised web sites running Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 and possibly affecting users who visit the sites.
Marcia Savage Jun 25 2004 5:48PM Security
A USB key to a secure VPN

A USB key to a secure VPN

Marcia Savage reports on how a Washoe County administrator chose to provide secure remote access for staff.
Marcia Savage Jun 25 2004 11:57AM Security
Bill would enhance federal agencies' infosec planning

Bill would enhance federal agencies' infosec planning

Two legislators have submitted a bill that would amend the Clinger-Cohen Act to boost federal agencies’ infosec planning.
Marcia Savage Jun 25 2004 12:14AM Security
CISSP earns international accreditation

CISSP earns international accreditation

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential has won international accreditation.
Marcia Savage Jun 23 2004 5:26PM Security
Industry alliance releases anti-spam recommendations

Industry alliance releases anti-spam recommendations

The Anti-Spam Technical Alliance (ASTA), which includes Yahoo!, Microsoft, EarthLink, and America Online, Tuesday released a set of best practices and technical recommendations for thwarting spam.
Marcia Savage Jun 22 2004 11:45PM Security
Microsoft reiterates security efforts at San Francisco summit

Microsoft reiterates security efforts at San Francisco summit

Microsoft kicked off its security summit in San Francisco Tuesday by reiterating the steps it’s taking to improve the security of its software.
Marcia Savage Jun 22 2004 9:25PM Security
Quova teams with Forensics Explorers to track internet criminals

Quova teams with Forensics Explorers to track internet criminals

Quova, a provider of web geolocation services, on Monday announced a partnership with network forensics tool supplier Forensics Explorers to offer a service aimed at helping law enforcement track down online criminals.
Marcia Savage Jun 21 2004 8:02PM Security
Symantec wins $3.2 million settlement in counterfeit case

Symantec wins $3.2 million settlement in counterfeit case

Symantec on Monday said it won a $3.2 million judgment as part of a settlement against a company that sold counterfeit Symantec software.
Marcia Savage Jun 21 2004 5:52PM Security
FTC forgoes anti-spam register

FTC forgoes anti-spam register

The Federal Trade Commission told Congress in a report filed Tuesday that a national 'do-not-email' registry would not reduce spam and might even increase the amount of junk email.
Marcia Savage Jun 16 2004 4:46PM Security
Cingular shuts down feature due to security concerns

Cingular shuts down feature due to security concerns

Cingular Wireless took down an online system for customers to retrieve account information after the feature sparked security concerns.
Marcia Savage Jun 15 2004 7:59PM Security
Smart Card Alliance boosts membership

Smart Card Alliance boosts membership

The Smart Card Alliance, an industry association working to speed the adoption of smart cards, on Monday announced 21 new members, including VeriSign and Lockheed Martin.
Marcia Savage Jun 14 2004 10:28PM Security
Survey: Cybercrime losses decline

Survey: Cybercrime losses decline

Security professionals have reported smaller losses from breaches.
Marcia Savage Jun 11 2004 5:58PM Security
SSP-Litronic wins U.S. Marine Corps contract

SSP-Litronic wins U.S. Marine Corps contract

SSP-Litronic said Wednesday that it won a contract valued at more than $400,000 with the U.S. Marine Corps to provide digital identity management, network security and desktop protection.
Marcia Savage Jun 10 2004 11:24PM Security
Oracle warns of e-business suite flaws

Oracle warns of e-business suite flaws

Oracle has urged customers to apply a patch for newly discovered vulnerabilties in its e-business suite.
Marcia Savage Jun 10 2004 11:06PM Security
Identrus teams with Adobe on digital signature solution

Identrus teams with Adobe on digital signature solution

Identrus on Tuesday unveiled a partnership with Adobe to offer a digital signature solution by integrating Identrus signatures into Adobe PDF documents.
Marcia Savage Jun 8 2004 11:07PM Security
META: Security spending to peak at up to 12 percent of IT budgets

META: Security spending to peak at up to 12 percent of IT budgets

The average security investment will peak at eight to 12 per cent of IT budgets in the U.S. by 2006, and in Europe and the Asia Pacific region by 2007, according to report issued Monday by market-research firm META Group.
Marcia Savage Jun 7 2004 11:25PM Security
Cisco integrates Trend Micro's antivirus technology

Cisco integrates Trend Micro's antivirus technology

Cisco and Trend Micro on Monday announced an agreement to integrate Trend Micro's technology to combat viruses and worms with Cisco's network and security systems.
Marcia Savage Jun 7 2004 10:10PM Security
Zero-Knowledge spins out enterprise privacy unit

Zero-Knowledge spins out enterprise privacy unit

Zero-Knowledge Systems Friday announced that it has spun out its enterprise privacy services unit into a new company called Synomos.
Marcia Savage Jun 4 2004 6:01PM Security

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