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Resist the urge: No more point solutions

Resist the urge: No more point solutions

Buying the latest tools to secure your assets is not the way forward. A structured plan for your infosec is vital, says Illena Armstrong.
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 4:28PM Security
Asking a clear question

Asking a clear question

In his third article, Elton Hay discusses the problems and dangers of storing answers to challenge questions.
Elton Hay Jan 13 2004 4:23PM Security
The fine art of deception

The fine art of deception

Attacks using social engineering techniques can be difficult to defend against, as Gunter Ollmann discovers.
Gunter Ollmann Jan 13 2004 4:10PM Security
Faster and more secure

Faster and more secure

SSL’s potential weaknesses can be overcome says David Hicks, creating flexibility for today’s online needs.
David Hicks Jan 13 2004 4:07PM Security
Making the right connection: Which VPN - SSL, IPsec or both?

Making the right connection: Which VPN - SSL, IPsec or both?

What does the future hold for secure virtual private networks? Illena Armstrong gazes into her crystal ball to look for the answer.
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 4:03PM Security
The masters of disguise: Do you know who your users are?

The masters of disguise: Do you know who your users are?

Illena Armstrong looks at the complex and challenging task of managing identities over today’s distributed company systems.
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 3:57PM Security
The stronger, the better

The stronger, the better

Elton Hay spotlights the problems associated with the challenge question approach to forgotten passwords
Elton Hay Jan 13 2004 3:52PM Security
Skills to tame the Tigers

Skills to tame the Tigers

Illena Armstrong reports on a project that is seeking to develop the infosecurity professionals of tomorrow
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 3:50PM Security
Guarding the spoken word

Guarding the spoken word

Security for voice networks is as vital as for data systems says Tana Scouras, but many lack even the basics
Tana Scouras Jan 13 2004 3:48PM Security
The network detectives

The network detectives

Both forensics and ethical hacking, says Gunter Ollmann, are needed to investigate critical security events
Gunter Ollmann Jan 13 2004 3:44PM Security
A risky business: Insurance in cyberspace

A risky business: Insurance in cyberspace

Illena Armstrong looks at some of the forces driving demand for cyberliability insurance and what companies should be looking for
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 3:32PM Security
Infosec accountability

Infosec accountability

Compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is forcing companies to impose stricter policies, says Chris Mullins
Chris Mullins Jan 13 2004 3:27PM Security
C-level sponsors: Factoring in the business bottom line

C-level sponsors: Factoring in the business bottom line

Unless C-level executives are thoroughly involved in security matters your business strategy will suffer, says James L. Bindseil
James L. Jan 13 2004 3:25PM Security
Policy that lives: Enforcing security in spite of the users

Policy that lives: Enforcing security in spite of the users

Creating a security policy may be hard, says Illena Armstrong, but making sure that users comply is always the biggest problem
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 3:22PM Security
Sinking in a sea of spam

Sinking in a sea of spam

Tired of email porn and body enhancement offers? John Young suggests using secure content management to halt the tidal wave.
John Young Jan 13 2004 3:19PM Security
Spyware: Invading user privacy

Spyware: Invading user privacy

Applications that wait to steal your personal information are legion, so Carlos Valiente recommends constant vigilence
Carlos Valiente Jan 13 2004 3:15PM Security
Putting the pieces in place

Putting the pieces in place

Even the best of security policies will be ineffectual without proper implementation, says Gunter Ollmann
Gunter Ollmann Jan 13 2004 3:11PM Security
Rethinking PKI

Rethinking PKI

Early public key infrastructure projects failed because they were too complex. But Stephen Wilson argues that PKI is ideal for managing closed communities.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2004 2:56PM Security
Owning up to cyberattack

Owning up to cyberattack

A new law in California means you need comprehensive incident and forensics planning says John Patzakis.
John Patzakis Jan 13 2004 2:51PM Security
Tracking down cybercriminals

Tracking down cybercriminals

Tari Schreider describes a real-life investigation into a scam that threatened to undermine a large organization.
Tari Schreider Jan 13 2004 2:49PM Security

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