Features
The Month: Symantec reports weaknesses in Windows Vista
Symantec has reported a number of vulnerabilities in Windows Vista in its third report on the new OS. Although the two companies are partners, Symantec is now in direct competition with Microsoft following the latter's move into the anti-virus space.
Sep 4 2006 3:56PM
Security
The Month: New threat to businesses emerges
A new threat to businesses has emerged from an unlikely quarter: peripheral devices. Researchers have warned that so-called JitterBugs could be implanted in a keyboard or mouse, which would then covertly transmit user keystrokes.
Sep 4 2006 3:56PM
Security
The Month: HSBC launches review of customer security setup
HSBC's has launched a review of its customer security setup to address the flaws uncovered by researchers from Cardiff University, which could affect three million UK customers. The problem allowed security researchers armed with key logging software to access customers' bank accounts after only nine attempts.
Sep 4 2006 3:56PM
Security
The Month: Anti-virus software - Growing market
Sep 4 2006 3:56PM
Security
Opinion: Chase the cowboys out of town
Now that I am looking for a position, I have put my CV on Job Board, Job Serve, Monster Board, etc, which means just about every recruiter in the world has access to my CV. Recently, I got a message from a recruiter asking me to call back:
Sep 4 2006 3:56PM
Security
Opinion: From the CSO's desk - Think before you hit the send button
One of the "advantages" of being the head of a security team for a major company is that my email account is an easy first port of call for security product vendors to introduce themselves. Over the past couple of years, I have seen this means of communication grow exponentially.
Sep 4 2006 3:56PM
Security
Letter: Don't ignore the opinions of CSOs
Your "Crime watch" feature (SC August, p30) made for interesting reading - it's always good to get a snapshot of what the latest threats are. While I have the utmost respect for the industry experts quoted, I would have liked to have seen a little more comment from those charged with protecting their organisations: the CSOs and their teams.
Sep 4 2006 3:56PM
Security
Editorial: Keeping up with the world we live in
Sometimes, events conspire to focus the mind. The happenings of the past month fall into this category. It started when Dell and Apple were forced into an expensive recall of millions of laptop batteries after the evidence that they were liable to cause fires became overwhelming.
Sep 4 2006 3:56PM
Security
The Month: Twice as safe at Barclays
Barclays has announced that it will trial two-factor authentication devices for online customers. A calculator-sized card reader will generate a unique 12-digit authentication code when a bank card is inserted. The bank expects to deploy the devices throughout 2007.
Sep 4 2006 3:56PM
Security
