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The industry’s identity crisis must be solved

The industry’s identity crisis must be solved

There was definitely a penitent feel to the RSA Conference in San Francisco. Speakers such as Bill Gates, John Thompson of Symantec and Art Coviello of Computer Associates all tacitly admitted that the industry has failed to deliver what users need.
Ron Condon Mar 17 2005 3:08PM Security
Don’t do it Bill. All this will achieve is more hacking

Don’t do it Bill. All this will achieve is more hacking

In an interview last month for the BBC, Bill Gates once again stressed how seriously Microsoft is now taking security. He spoke proudly, for example, of the 100 million downloads of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. "Users don't achieve full potential," he said, "if they're having to worry about something like security."
Robert Schifreen Mar 17 2005 3:03PM Security
It’s vital to look back and learn from mistakes

It’s vital to look back and learn from mistakes

One of the great things about mistakes is learning from them. Indeed, it can be argued that many of the greatest advances have come from mistakes. Of course, it's best to learn from the mistakes of others.
Nick Barron Mar 17 2005 2:52PM Security
Jericho finally sets out vision of open networks

Jericho finally sets out vision of open networks

IT security pressure group the Jericho Forum has finally published the white paper outlining its vision for open, secure networks.
René Millman Mar 17 2005 2:46PM Security
UK plc must heed advice in fight against net crime

UK plc must heed advice in fight against net crime

The world of smaller businesses has become the target of two Home Office online security initiatives.
René Millman Mar 17 2005 2:41PM Security
FoIA exposes a public sector rife with misuse

FoIA exposes a public sector rife with misuse

Computer misuse within major public sector bodies is rife.
David Quainton Mar 17 2005 2:27PM Security
Florida ITCEs and SEI bid to improve software quality

Florida ITCEs and SEI bid to improve software quality

National and international organizations are joining forces to help strengthen the security of software and systems on which businesses rely.
Staff Writers Mar 17 2005 2:19PM Security
Top groups join together to get state’s attention

Top groups join together to get state’s attention

Top security experts contend that many IT security jobs will require CISOs/CSOs to handle operational aspects as well as IT and physical security.
Illena Armstrong Mar 17 2005 2:16PM Security
Web services will need managed IDs to stay safe

Web services will need managed IDs to stay safe

As web services evolve from app-to-app to more complex transactions, they introduce new challenges for CSOs to consider.
Merritt Maxim Mar 17 2005 2:12PM Security
Failing to protect systems will turn you into roadkill

Failing to protect systems will turn you into roadkill

It must be conference season. I've never asked my colleagues on the speaking circuit if they've made this observation, but it seems I get a lot of questions that indicate that, although security folks protect their enterprises, they don't protect their security assets.
Peter Stephenson Mar 17 2005 2:04PM Security
Collaboration is key to infosecurity future says Symantec’s Thompson

Collaboration is key to infosecurity future says Symantec’s Thompson

Symantec CEO John Thompson used his keynote speech at the San Francisco RSA conference to demand radical reform in the security market, and dismissed Microsoft's efforts as insufficient.
Staff Writers Mar 17 2005 2:00PM Security
Gates maps out future for Microsoft anti-virus

Gates maps out future for Microsoft anti-virus

Microsoft boss Bill Gates pledged further action to help users and firms improve security when he opened the RSA conference in San Francisco late February.
Marcia Savage Mar 17 2005 12:56PM Security
Mergers might mean chaos for anti-spam firms

Mergers might mean chaos for anti-spam firms

Two multi-billion dollar ISP mergers have sparked concern in the anti-spam community. SBC inked a $16 billion takeover of AT&T last month and Verizon has finalized a deal to buy out MCI for $6.7bn.
David Quainton Mar 17 2005 12:39PM Security
Password human error “could prove disastrous”

Password human error “could prove disastrous”

The latest research shows that the overwhelming majority of IT security breaches are down to human error.
René Millman Mar 17 2005 12:37PM Security
RSA strides out of safe zone to secure future

RSA strides out of safe zone to secure future

RSA launched a consumer service offering and an appliance at its San Francisco annual conference late February, strategic steps analysts said were bold but necessary.
Jon Tullett Mar 17 2005 12:34PM Security
Industry needs to agree on spyware

Industry needs to agree on spyware

Knocking out spyware is easier said than done, especially when what you say isn’t what you mean. Marcia Savage reports
Marcia Savage Mar 17 2005 12:27PM Security
Would you show this card to Mom?

Would you show this card to Mom?

Poor performance has prompted a move to learn from the private sector.
Illena Armstrong Mar 16 2005 5:24PM Security
Reluctant hero: How the NISCC came in from the cold

Reluctant hero: How the NISCC came in from the cold

Only the NISCC would launch a public website without telling anyone. Ron Condon meets the man who runs Britain’s IT defence unit
Ron Condon Mar 16 2005 4:21PM Security
Washington has a new champion

Washington has a new champion

Dave Cullinane, SC’s CSO of the Year, tells Illena Armstrong why infosec professionals need to be at the center of decision-making – and the best way to kill phishing sites
Illena Armstrong Mar 16 2005 3:52PM Security
Seven steps to heaven

Seven steps to heaven

Stressed? Worried? Can’t sleep at night? Lorne Boden explains his seven golden rules of risk management
Lorne Boden Mar 16 2005 2:18PM Security

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