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Smaller firms spending more wisely, study says

Smaller firms spending more wisely, study says

Large organizations trail smaller counterparts in terms of defending their networks, a new Computer Economics study has found.
Dan Kaplan Feb 21 2006 8:43PM Security
Feds, firms complete cyberterror drill

Feds, firms complete cyberterror drill

Key infrastructure leaders have completed a trial run to measure reactions to a simulated cyberattack, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 10 2006 9:16PM Security
Spyware cost firms $62B in 2005

Spyware cost firms $62B in 2005

An alarming rise in the number of corporate data breaches, combined with a climbing sophistication of spyware threats and distribution methods, made 2005 the “biggest year yet for spyware," new research has claimed.
William Eazel Feb 10 2006 10:10AM Security
Firms reject AOL, Yahoo email charge plan

Firms reject AOL, Yahoo email charge plan

Security companies have blasted moves by AOL and Yahoo to start charging customers for email as “a ridiculous idea."
René Millman Feb 8 2006 2:45PM Security
Analyst: Credit card firms must do more to fight fraud

Analyst: Credit card firms must do more to fight fraud

MasterCard’s recent move to offer financial incentives for companies using its SecureCode payer authentication system is a step in the right direction to fight online card fraud, but still "not enough," Gartner has warned.
William Eazel Jan 24 2006 10:33AM Security
IDC: Firms unprepared for blended security threats

IDC: Firms unprepared for blended security threats

Industry analysts warned today that IT security threats are becoming more sophisticated and organized, making it imperative for businesses of all sizes to put controls into place that secure operations and infrastructures.
William Eazel Jan 17 2006 9:50AM Security
Nessus changes force firms to adjust

Nessus changes force firms to adjust

Changes in the licensing agreement for Nessus will force some firms to rethink their security strategies, one security company warned this week.
Frank Washkuch Dec 19 2005 9:12PM Security
Firms warned over adware promising video and music

Firms warned over adware promising video and music

Security experts have warned of a fast spreading adware file designed to tempt unwitting recipients with the promise of free music and videos.
William Eazel Dec 19 2005 9:05AM Security
Firms face growing IT security danger from 'enemy within'

Firms face growing IT security danger from 'enemy within'

Global organizations are leaving themselves vulnerable to significant security risks because of widespread failure to take steps against internal threats, industry experts warned today.
William Eazel Dec 1 2005 11:53AM Security
Organized cyber criminals can 'bring down firms at will'

Organized cyber criminals can 'bring down firms at will'

Executives and corporate boards need to be vigilant about the threats posed by a global organized crime industry that has the capacity to "bring down firms at will," according to IT security industry insiders.
William Eazel Nov 15 2005 10:46AM Security
Debate: Should information security firms appoint former hackers to development roles?

Debate: Should information security firms appoint former hackers to development roles?
Simon Khalaf Nov 11 2005 3:46PM Security
Firms urged to revamp outdated identity management policies

Firms urged to revamp outdated identity management policies

Researchers warned today that there is a pressing need for companies to scrutinize existing identity management policies to keep pace with rapid developments in access technology and mobile devices.
William Eazel Oct 11 2005 1:06PM Security
Firms would rather 'pay criminals' than fight DDoS attacks

Firms would rather 'pay criminals' than fight DDoS attacks

Many firms are paying online gangs protection money rather than putting in place systems to fight off DoS attacks, according to an IBM security researcher.
René Millman Oct 6 2005 12:34PM Security
Debate: Educating users is a waste of time – firms would be wiser to spend more on technology

Debate: Educating users is a waste of time – firms would be wiser to spend more on technology
Robert Schifreen May 13 2005 5:35PM Security
Firms fall short in cybercrime strategy

Firms fall short in cybercrime strategy

Companies do not know how to handle cybercrime properly and criminals are let off the hook as a result, an expert has claimed.
David Quainton Apr 27 2005 10:32PM Security
Juniper buys application acceleration technology firms

Juniper buys application acceleration technology firms

Juniper Networks has agreed to acquire Peribit Networks, a supplier of WAN optimization technology, and Redline Networks, a maker of Application Front End (AFE) technology.
Marcia Savage Apr 27 2005 3:33PM Security
Security firms rake in funding

Security firms rake in funding

Venture-capital firms are pouring millions into IT security firms.
Marcia Savage Apr 26 2005 12:02AM 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
Firms realize that playing it safe is the riskier option

Firms realize that playing it safe is the riskier option

Nobody wants to be the first to try any new or innovative tool, product or technique. You know the old saw: "Never buy version 1.0 of a product."
Peter Stephenson Feb 22 2005 2:42PM Security
Spam nightmare grows for small firms

Spam nightmare grows for small firms

Small companies are suffering at the hands of spammers, because they do not have the correct defenses in place. A new report reveals that companies with 100 users or fewer can receive up to ten times more spam than large businesses.
David Quainton Jan 27 2005 11:52AM Security

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