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Application weaknesses double as networks tighten up

Application weaknesses double as networks tighten up

An analysis of 100 security tests carried out over the past five years shows that application level weaknesses are up by 50 percent.
Joy Persaud Jul 28 2008 10:38AM Security
Academics warn of fingerprint biometrics weaknesses

Academics warn of fingerprint biometrics weaknesses

Experts from the University of California, Davis warned this week that the reliability of fingerprint biometrics has declined considerably due to technological concerns and a growing world population.
Ericka Chickowski Jan 25 2007 6:50AM Security
The Month: Symantec reports weaknesses in Windows Vista

The Month: Symantec reports weaknesses in Windows Vista

Symantec has reported a number of vulnerabilities in Windows Vista in its third report on the new OS. Although the two companies are partners, Symantec is now in direct competition with Microsoft following the latter's move into the anti-virus space.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
Agency infosec weaknesses threaten federal data

Agency infosec weaknesses threaten federal data

Weaknesses in information security policies and practices at 24 federal agencies put federal information and data systems at risk, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage Jul 15 2005 9:40PM Security
DHS infosec weaknesses cited

DHS infosec weaknesses cited

The Department of Homeland Security has not fully implemented a comprehensive information security program, according to the Governmental Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage Jul 12 2005 6:37PM Security
Business continuity plans on rise but weaknesses remain

Business continuity plans on rise but weaknesses remain

More companies have implemented enterprise-wide business continuity and disaster recovery plans over the past five years, but those plans continue to have weaknesses, according to a survey by Deloitte & Touche LLP and CPM Global Assurance.
Marcia Savage Jan 31 2005 7:19PM Security
Audit shows IRS failed to adequately identify security weaknesses

Audit shows IRS failed to adequately identify security weaknesses

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service used a flawed and ineffective process for monitoring system security weaknesses, according to a report recently released by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Marcia Savage Jan 21 2005 9:57PM Security
DOE infosec weaknesses led to 199 intrusions

DOE infosec weaknesses led to 199 intrusions

Problems with the Department of Energy's cybersecurity program led to 199 intrusions, affecting 3,531 systems across the agency in fiscal year 2004, according to the DOE's inspector general.
Marcia Savage Oct 5 2004 10:10PM Security

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