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Top 10 techniques to control spam for the enterprise
Spam within the enterprise has undoubtedly evolved from an annoyance to a critical business problem. No approach to spam can work in isolation as unlike viruses, no single technology is able to stem the tide. I believe that by utilising the following top ten techniques an organisation can arm itself successfully against the menace of spam.
Jul 13 2004 2:52PM
Security
Forget the FUD line and stop the “geek-speak”
Some stats indicate that the IT security market is going to reach $40 billion by 2007. If you are a vendor offering something in that space that executives feel they need, you are going to be rolling in cash. For now, though, buyers are still a bit covetous with the green stuff.
Jul 8 2004 4:12PM
Security
Surviving the CISSP boot camp
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is becoming an important industry accreditation for professionals working in IT security. But what does it involve and is it worthwhile? Mark Harris, chief information security officer at ASPACE Solutions, chose to do the intensive seven-day crash course and reflects on the experience.
Jul 6 2004 4:25PM
Security
Computer viruses – the new arms race
The stark reality is that network security in this internet age is a race. This race starts every time a new virus, worm or vulnerability is discovered; and only finishes when either an organisation’s network is protected or compromised.
Jul 6 2004 11:35AM
Security
Is reactive patching the answer to protecting against known vulnerabilities?
The time in which it takes hackers to write malicious code to exploit a known vulnerability is rapidly shrinking. The appearance of the Sasser worm in the shortest time ever, just 18 days between the revealing of a Microsoft vulnerability and the beginning of an attack, marks a new low point in the fight against cyber crime. With the protective window of opportunity getting ever smaller, the task of patching vulnerable software is becoming an increasingly endless one.
Jun 29 2004 2:58PM
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
Meeting the challenges of securing your business
Events in the news during the past few years have taught us all many lessons. However, the primary lesson that all businessmen should have learned, is the need to keep their businesses secure in an ever changing and increasingly malevolent world. From fears about Y2K to the tragic events of September 11, the need for heighten security is readily apparent. Heightened alert is a worldwide status.
Jun 15 2004 12:21PM
Security
Keys to addressing the data privacy mandate
Enterprises worldwide are spending approximately $20 billion per year on IT security, yet very costly breaches continue to occur. In large part, this is because security efforts have mainly been focused on network security rather than data privacy. Data privacy is the process of securing critical data as it is being stored, transmitted, and used within the enterprise.
Jun 8 2004 12:02PM
Security
The case for intrusion prevention
There have been many cases reported in both trade and national press recently about the increasing threat of cyber attacks, and the methodology employed to exploit vulnerabilities in security implementations. Despite this increased emphasis on the reality of the threat, many organisations are ignoring the advances in security products and technologies that can significantly increase their resistance to these attacks.
Jun 8 2004 11:42AM
Security
Pushing the pixels
Jun 4 2004 12:00AM
Hardware
