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Who runs your security?

Who runs your security?

David Foote asks if businesses have got the right idea when it comes to protecting their valuable IT assets
David Foote Jan 13 2004 1:00PM Security
Evolving a role in infosecurity

Evolving a role in infosecurity

People have different perceptions of a chief security officer role, but Illena Armstrong finds that it is a vital one for business today.
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 12:57PM Security
Trusting the big boys

Trusting the big boys

Illena Armstrong asks if the big IT vendors can re-engineer themselves for security in light of today’s pressing business needs
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 12:52PM Security
Danger money: The challenge of risk management

Danger money: The challenge of risk management

There is always a trade-off between security needs and economics. Richard Starnes asks how businesses can strike the right balance.
Richard Starnes Jan 13 2004 12:46PM Security
Analysts forecast a boost for budgets

Analysts forecast a boost for budgets

How is the economy affecting infosec spending? Illena Armstrong discovers 2003 could see more funds allocated to security.
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 12:38PM Security
Vulnerability Testing: Keeping a tight ship

Vulnerability Testing: Keeping a tight ship

Knowing where your network is vulnerable is half the battle. Illena Armstrong looks at the need for penetration test assessments
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 12:28PM Security
Consultant's View: I’m OK, I have a firewall

Consultant's View: I’m OK, I have a firewall

Firewalls are not the be-all and end-all of security, says Gunter Ollmann, and they must be managed properly
Gunter Ollmann Jan 13 2004 12:24PM Security
New tools for the job ahead

New tools for the job ahead

What are the technologies to secure IT in 2003? Illena Armstrong asks security experts for their views
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 12:19PM Security
Hunting out the rogues

Hunting out the rogues

Some security themes keep re-occurring. Gunter Ollmann warns against one of the most common problems
Gunter Ollmann Jan 13 2004 12:14PM Security
Hackers: Are you inviting them in?

Hackers: Are you inviting them in?

Surely by now, organizations should have erected the strongest barriers to hackers. But, as Illena Armstrong and others point out, many holes remain
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 11:55AM Security
Witches’ brew of concerns

Witches’ brew of concerns

The next 12 months could be a crunch time for infosecurity. So Illena Armstrong asked some experts how the cookie might crumble
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 11:52AM Security
Time to act: New challenges in 2004

Time to act: New challenges in 2004

Tighter regulation and higher levels of cyber attacks will increase the role of the CSO in 2004. Marcia Savage reports
Marcia Savage Jan 13 2004 11:44AM Security
No person is an island

No person is an island

Certification is just the start. Real professionals learn to share with others of like mind, says Mark Fischer
Mark Fischer Jan 13 2004 11:31AM Security
Get qualified: Certification - that’s the name of the game

Get qualified: Certification - that’s the name of the game

There is an increasing range of valuable qualifications that an information security expert can gain, says Marcia Savage
Marcia Savage Jan 13 2004 11:28AM Security
Revolution or evolution?

Revolution or evolution?

New technology brings with it new problems. For mobiles devices it is security. Bob Heard looks back for answers
Bob Heard Jan 13 2004 11:18AM Security
Sticking up for security

Sticking up for security

Sony’s new memory sticks have riled the business world into banning them from use, Louise Murray asks why?
Louise Murray Jan 13 2004 11:15AM Security
Protect the road warrior ...and deter the black hats

Protect the road warrior ...and deter the black hats

Security has become paramount on mobile devices as more employees work away from the office. Ron Condon investigates.
Ron Condon Jan 13 2004 11:01AM Security
Cutting down the noise

Cutting down the noise

Villain or angel? Ryon Packer explains how your network intrusion detection system could become the latter.
Ryon Packer Jan 13 2004 10:54AM Security
Keeping out the intruders: Detecting and preventing

Keeping out the intruders: Detecting and preventing

What is the future for intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems? Illena Armstrong examines the conflicting claims.
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 10:52AM Security
United we stand, divided we flounder

United we stand, divided we flounder

Both public and private sectors must work together for crisis planning and response says Richard Andrews
Richard Andrews Jan 13 2004 10:40AM Security

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