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Computer Seizures

Computer Seizures

Recently, a patron was purchasing a pair of sunglasses at a shopping mall kiosk.
Alan B. Jan 15 2004 2:27PM Security
PINs, Signatures and Countering Fraud

PINs, Signatures and Countering Fraud

Trotting through the shiny new airport terminal in Brussels recently, I was surprised to be asked to verify my credit card purchases in the duty-free shop with a PIN instead of a signature.
Steve Gold Jan 15 2004 2:25PM Security
Where In the World Did I Put That File?

Where In the World Did I Put That File?

As I get older each minute, my short-term memory doesn't seem to remember a lot about yesterday, much less last month.
Jack Wiles Jan 15 2004 2:14PM Security
Money Alone Won't Solve Network Security Issues

Money Alone Won't Solve Network Security Issues

The combination of terrorism fears and high-profile virus, worm and denial-of-service attacks, along with ongoing break-in revelations, has given new urgency to network and application security issues.
Taher Elgamal Jan 15 2004 2:12PM Security
Why Application Security is the New Threat

Why Application Security is the New Threat

As the use and exploitation of the Internet matures, so does its need for security.
Dan Cuthbert Jan 15 2004 2:10PM Security
Fighting the Good Fight

Fighting the Good Fight

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to sit in on a class on computer forensics, courtesy of Guidance Software.
Jon Tullett Jan 15 2004 2:07PM Security
Business Issues Relating to the Patriot Act

Business Issues Relating to the Patriot Act

Since its passage in October last year, everyone (in the U.S. at least) has heard of the Patriot Act (USAPA). It is 342 pages of reform extending the powers of international intelligence agencies and law enforcement organizations.
Thresa Lang Jan 15 2004 1:55PM Security
Planning for a disaster is half the work - Can you recover?

Planning for a disaster is half the work - Can you recover?

Increasingly, companies are implementing business continuity plans to ensure the constant availability and support of the company infrastructure and business processes.
Phil Carter Jan 15 2004 1:43PM Security
Protecting Documents and Data Shouldn’t Stop at the Server

Protecting Documents and Data Shouldn’t Stop at the Server

There are two types of companies.
Bob Brennan Jan 15 2004 1:38PM Security
There’s no escaping the dentist and cyber planning

There’s no escaping the dentist and cyber planning

Infosecurity is kind of like visiting the dentist: we all know we have to do it, but we seem to put it off for as long as humanly possible.
Illena Armstrong Jan 15 2004 1:36PM Security
Roller-Coaster MSS Industry: An Update

Roller-Coaster MSS Industry: An Update

For those participants and investors in the managed security services (MSS) space, the last two years has seemed more like two lifetimes.
Sean Jackson Jan 15 2004 1:31PM Security
Managed Security Service Providers Are Dead - Long Live MSSPs

Managed Security Service Providers Are Dead - Long Live MSSPs

Managed security services providers (MSSPs) are dead.
Robert Lonadier Jan 15 2004 1:29PM Security
Do It Yourself Security: Cutting Our Umbilical Dependence on the Consultant Community

Do It Yourself Security: Cutting Our Umbilical Dependence on the Consultant Community

A long while ago I had a business card identity that branded me as a Security Export Consultant.
Melisa LaBancz-Bleasdale Jan 15 2004 1:26PM Security
SECURITY CAMERA: A Christmas Carrot

SECURITY CAMERA: A Christmas Carrot

Walking through our local shopping center the other day, mingling with the bustling crowds, it dawned on me that it’s almost that time of year again (only nine weeks to go).
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 15 2004 1:25PM Security
What Happens When Email Goes Wrong?

What Happens When Email Goes Wrong?

You may think that sending an email is safe enough.
Steven Jenkins Jan 15 2004 1:21PM Security
The Anatomy of a Security Incident Response Team

The Anatomy of a Security Incident Response Team

As organizations continue to invest in dedicated information security resources, it is imperative that they also develop the capability to respond to security incidents.
Tom Scholtz Jan 15 2004 1:20PM Security
Computer Seizures

Computer Seizures

Recently, a patron was purchasing a pair of sunglasses at a shopping mall kiosk.
Alan B. Jan 15 2004 1:18PM Security
Battle for the Cards: Signatures versus PINs

Battle for the Cards: Signatures versus PINs

Regular readers of SC's Opinionwire will recall me wibbling on about how credit and debit card issuers are moving steadily towards PIN-based authorization of transactions.
Steve Gold Jan 15 2004 1:16PM Security
Network Intrusion Detection 3rd edition

Network Intrusion Detection 3rd edition

The next incarnation of the excellent network intrusion detection manual from SANS's Stephen Northcutt and Judy Novak is here.
Stephen Northcutt Jan 15 2004 12:28PM Security
The Accomplice, Protector and Informer

The Accomplice, Protector and Informer

When you think of computer crime, you immediately think of Internet fraud, hacking, viruses or other external threats to an organization.
Martin. W. Jan 15 2004 12:26PM Security

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