Recent articles by Ron Condon

Worms expose security secrets

Worms expose security secrets

With the proliferation of worms being bred to attack your security, patch management is becoming increasingly time consuming. Ron Condon asks if there is an easier way
Ron Condon Apr 13 2004 3:14PM Security
NHS management pushes for biometric authentication

NHS management pushes for biometric authentication

Senior NHS managers are pushing for biometric technology in the service's new national network, which is due to begin implementation next month.
Ron Condon Mar 24 2004 4:05PM Security
Users must wait if they want improved quality

Users must wait if they want improved quality
Ron Condon Mar 12 2004 3:18PM Security
Why improved security is well worth waiting for

Why improved security is well worth waiting for

What would you prefer, smart new software now, or error-free software later? Think hard before answering.
Ron Condon Mar 12 2004 12:34PM Security
Worlds without frontiers

Worlds without frontiers

The traditional weapons of information security are no longer good enough to meet the needs of companies in a connected world. So Ron Condon reports on a new group of users that is pushing software vendors to plan for “deperimeterisation”
Ron Condon Mar 12 2004 12:16PM Security
Ciphertrust funding will fuel international growth

Ciphertrust funding will fuel international growth

Email security company CipherTrust has completed a $42 million round of new financing that it says will allow it to fulfill international marketing ambitions and expand its product range.
Ron Condon Mar 10 2004 11:04AM Security
BTOpenworld leaves users to fend for themselves

BTOpenworld leaves users to fend for themselves

Hackers have targeted the 1.7 million customers of BTOpenworld in a scam that tries to get them to open the Bagel virus. Although aware of the attack, BTOpenworld has so far failed to take action to advise potential victims on how to protect themselves.
Ron Condon Mar 5 2004 5:54PM Security
Spam hits new heights in February – but “under control soon”

Spam hits new heights in February – but “under control soon”

New figures published by Brightmail show that the scourge of spam continues to grow, despite legislation aimed at stopping it.
Ron Condon Mar 4 2004 12:29PM Security
Cautious welcome for new user forum

Cautious welcome for new user forum

A leading security vendor has welcomed the formation of an organization to represent the long-term needs of large corporations.
Ron Condon Feb 6 2004 9:50AM Security
Protect the road warrior ...and deter the black hats

Protect the road warrior ...and deter the black hats

Security has become paramount on mobile devices as more employees work away from the office. Ron Condon investigates.
Ron Condon Jan 13 2004 11:01AM Security
Facing disaster in Britain

Facing disaster in Britain

Terrorism gave an impetus to DR planning, says Ron Condon, but other factors have kept its importance alive
Ron Condon Jan 13 2004 10:10AM Security
Security holds its value despite offshore trend

Security holds its value despite offshore trend

It's still worth having an infosec certification, according to US research.
Ron Condon Jan 12 2004 12:25PM Security
Financial scams to increase in 2004

Financial scams to increase in 2004

Panda predicts more financial scams for 2004.
Ron Condon Jan 9 2004 12:38PM Security
Volvo plans to secure users’ PDAs

Volvo plans to secure users’ PDAs

Volvo encrypting data on employees' PDAs using Pointsec
Ron Condon Jan 6 2004 1:18PM Security

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