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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.
Jul 28 2008 10:38AM
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.
Jan 25 2007 6:50AM
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.
Sep 4 2006 3:56PM
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.
Jul 15 2005 9:40PM
DHS infosec weaknesses cited
The Department of Homeland Security has not fully implemented a comprehensive information security program, according to the Governmental Accountability Office.
Jul 12 2005 6:37PM
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.
Jan 31 2005 7:19PM
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.
Jan 21 2005 9:57PM
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.
Oct 5 2004 10:10PM
