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Worms twist to a new tune

Worms twist to a new tune

August’s exploits point to a new level of ability in worms and hackers, says Gunter Ollmann
Gunter Ollmann Sep 5 2005 3:00PM Security
Our man in cyberspace

Our man in cyberspace

Against a backdrop of spooks, geeks and hackers, former NSA man Ira Winkler paints a dark picture of the modern hacker to Ron Condon
Ron Condon Sep 5 2005 2:45PM Security
Wireless security is broken and it doesn’t matter.

Wireless security is broken and it doesn’t matter.

It’s hard to pick up an industry magazine or a newspaper without finding an article about the latest security flaw in one of the wireless protocols. Companies are scrambling to fix the problem by throwing money and resources at new standards and products. Organizations everywhere are wasting financial resources on technologies that prevent their users from taking advantage of wireless networks because of perceived security reasons.
Thomas Gilbert Aug 31 2005 11:14AM Security
Spotting the pharming websites

Spotting the pharming websites

The great British broadcaster Alan Partridge once proposed an innovative programme idea for television called Monkey Tennis. Although more varied, less predictable and arguably better TV viewing than normal tennis, the idea was shelved over some pretty sketchy concerns that the monkeys would never be up to the job.
Jonathan Mepsted Aug 30 2005 11:43AM Security
Federal law needs to cover everyone

Federal law needs to cover everyone

We've all heard about the many private companies whose lackadaisical approach to security ended in the theft of customers' critical data. But it has been rare to hear about compromises to government agencies' IT security mechanisms, which ended in a citizen's identity being compromised.
Illena Armstrong Aug 26 2005 4:50PM Security
Debate» Security researchers should be paid for finding vulnerabilities in code

Debate» Security researchers should be paid for finding vulnerabilities in code
Kip McClanahan Aug 26 2005 3:41PM Security
The dark side of backup

The dark side of backup
Marcia Savage Aug 26 2005 3:25PM Security
Me and my job

Me and my job
Staff Writers Aug 26 2005 3:11PM Security
ID is key in phishing battle

ID is key in phishing battle

Don’t lower your guard – criminals will always find new ways to perpetrate fraud
David Zumwalt Aug 26 2005 2:33PM Security
We must all play our part

We must all play our part
Peter Stephenson,CeRNS, Aug 26 2005 2:25PM Security
Why biometrics might just bite back

Why biometrics might just bite back
Tim Mather Aug 26 2005 2:00PM Security
We all have a role to play

We all have a role to play

Do we need federal laws to prevent data theft? Or should industry take point? Illena Armstrong hears from Tom Davis, a Congressman with the power to decide
Illena Armstrong Aug 26 2005 12:22PM Security
Strange brew

Strange brew

Blended threats are the next big thing for those who want to attack your firm. It’s time to get on the case, says Jim Carr
Jim Carr Aug 26 2005 11:32AM Security
Business intelligence

Business intelligence

A thorough grasp of commerce is essential for IT security professionals wanting to stand out from the crowd. Marcia Savage explains why traditional certifications are no longer enough
Marcia Savage Aug 26 2005 11:16AM Security
HARD CA$H

HARD CA$H

Smaller pay raises in IT security don’t mean infosec is a bad career path, says David Foote. Instead, it proves what a good place it is to be
David Foote Aug 26 2005 10:48AM Security
Bring the outside in

Bring the outside in

Intel et al are selling the wonders of mobility, but security chiefs need to build freedom into policy, says René Millman
René Millman Aug 26 2005 10:36AM Security
Review: Websense Enterprise Web Filtering

Review: Websense Enterprise Web Filtering

Websense's Web Filtering application is part of its Websense Enterprise suite of tools. It requires a copy of Windows 2000/2003 Server and a compliant web server. We used it with Microsoft's IIS, but you can also use Apache.
Christopher Moody Aug 25 2005 12:00AM Security
Review: SurfControl Web Filter

Review: SurfControl Web Filter

SurfControl's Web Filter is, perhaps, the best known web filtering product on the market. We reviewed the Windows version of the product, but there are also versions available for Cisco CE, Check Point, Microsoft ISA and several third-party appliances, including Blue Coat and Finjan, both in this test. The standard Windows version is flexible – but you will need one copy of the filter per network.
Christopher Moody Aug 25 2005 12:00AM Security
Review: Pearl Echo

Review: Pearl Echo

Pearl Software's Echo 6 works in a slightly different way to the other products on test. Rather than blocking web traffic at the gateway, Echo uses a client/server approach. The server dictates the policy, while clients installed on each PC control internet access locally. While the server is very quick and easy to install, there's quite a lot of leg work involved in distributing the client to all of your network's computers.
Christopher Moody Aug 25 2005 12:00AM Security
Review: NetIQ WebMarshal

Review: NetIQ WebMarshal

NetIQ's WebMarshal now supports all versions of Windows server. The installation is simple, but you need an SQL server on the network. While this means that you have to factor this cost into the purchase, it means you can distribute the WebMarshal install for better performance and scalability. You can also run the database on the same PC, as we did for our test.
Christopher Moody Aug 25 2005 12:00AM Security

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