Features
Spam and patents are issues to resolve now
This month we are tackling the issue of junk mail and spam. While unsolicited advertising is annoying, it has become the CSO’s problem as HR departments face off with users who receive offensive messages, business services grind to a halt, and outright scams grow in number.
Jun 23 2004 3:08PM
Security
Training, certification or experience? A security dilemma.
People who complain about certifications really get me wound up - especially when they hold no certifications of their own but do hold positions where they can wield power against people who have them. I suppose it could be argued that some people can buy their certifications, but on the whole a lot of hard work is required to pass exams and it is on this very topic that my tale begins.
Jun 22 2004 10:03AM
Security
Why are people ignoring the danger posed by blended threats?
Cisco’s recent announcement that it will incorporate Trend Micro virus and worm technologies with its intrusion-detection system software used on its routers and switches, is excellent news for anyone concerned with IT security. With the rise of more sophisticated attacks – blended threats - a more proactive approach to security is not just necessary, but vital. This is an approach we've been taking for two years now, so it’s always pleasing to see Cisco validating our market by adopting it in such a way.
Jun 21 2004 4:40PM
Security
Ex-hacker: the unspoken, dirty little secret - part 1
I rarely make a bet, but if you asked me if I'd bet my bottom dollar on a firm employing a hacker to assess their security risk, I'd only accept on the basis that they would not. Hiring a hacker to assess the security risk of an organisation is something that fewer than 64 per cent of ISO's are willing to consider. That's hardly surprising when the risks are analysed alongside the statistics; viruses and hackers cost businesses worldwide somewhere in the region of $1.5 trillion. That said, organisations that are unwilling to hire a hacker face one increasing problem; hiring a hacker is not always a conscious decision.
Jun 21 2004 4:03PM
Security
