Spotlight on cyber security Spotlight on cyber security

Has cyber security in its current form failed? Most information security leaders agree that traditional methods, on their own, aren’t working in the face of the increasing number and severity of threats.

So what are the new and likely future threats? How can cyber security be fixed? Is your infosec team suffering from breach fatigue and, if so, what tools can you put in place to help them?

iTnews will provide some answers to these questions in our Spotlight on cyber security, coinciding with the Australian Information Security Association’s national conference on 18-20 October.

This Spotlight is supported by RSA.

Microsoft issues PowerPoint security alert

Microsoft issues PowerPoint security alert

Microsoft has warned of a vulnerability in PowerPoint that could enable a hacker to gain remote control of a PC.
Staff Writers Apr 6 2009 10:55AM Security
Microsoft delays Stirling security suite

Microsoft delays Stirling security suite

Microsoft's long-awaited integrated security suite, codenamed Stirling, has been delayed by months and will now not be available until the fourth quarter 2009, according to the firm.
Phil Muncaster Apr 6 2009 6:11AM Security
Mobile hackers cash in on lack of protection offered by networks

Mobile hackers cash in on lack of protection offered by networks

Inadequate messaging protection leads to greater profit for mobile hackers, according to Cloudmark.
SC Australia Staff Apr 3 2009 11:58AM Security
US plans national cybersecurity upgrade

US plans national cybersecurity upgrade

A new bill presented to Congress would see mandatory computer security standards imposed on government and private companies that control the critical infrastructure of the US.
Iain Thomson Apr 2 2009 3:37PM Security
Malware reaches highest level in nine months

Malware reaches highest level in nine months

The percentage of email-borne malware has reached its highest level in nine months.
Staff Writers Apr 1 2009 11:08AM Security
Symantec showcases prototypes in Sydney

Symantec showcases prototypes in Sydney

Symantec executives in Sydney this week provided a rare glimpse into the company's latest prototypes, which include virtualisation-based endpoint security (VIBES) and DeepClean technology.
Negar Salek Apr 1 2009 10:41AM Security
Security professionals fear smartphone threat

Security professionals fear smartphone threat

Ninety per cent of security professionals believe that smartphones pose a significant risk to the enterprise, according to a new survey of over 2,000 members of security certifications organisation ISC2.
Phil Muncaster Apr 1 2009 10:23AM Security
EU pledges to protect cyber infrastructure

EU pledges to protect cyber infrastructure

The European Commission (EC) has unveiled a new strategy to prepare the region to act in case of major disruptions or attacks against critical information infrastructure.
Ian Williams Mar 31 2009 10:08AM Security
AVG may release security for Mac

AVG may release security for Mac

AVG may release a security offering for the Mac platform, according to a strategist at the company.
Daniel Fitzgerald Mar 30 2009 2:41PM Security
Google: No significant security issues with Google Docs

Google: No significant security issues with Google Docs

Despite apparent security issues in Google Docs, the company is playing down the risks.
Chuck Miller Mar 30 2009 11:07AM Security
Cyber crime profits running into trillions of dollars

Cyber crime profits running into trillions of dollars

A recent warning from AT&T's chief security officer, Edward Amoroso, that the cost of cyber crime is running into trillions of dollars has been confirmed by security firm Finjan..
David Neal Mar 30 2009 8:54AM Security
Mozilla working on critical Firefox patch

Mozilla working on critical Firefox patch

Mozilla is readying a patch for a widely publicised critical flaw in its Firefox web browser.
Miya Knights Mar 28 2009 8:06AM Software
Security firms reflect on 10th anniversary of Melissa

Security firms reflect on 10th anniversary of Melissa

Today sees the 10th anniversary of the notorious Melissa virus that infected email servers across the globe, and forced a step change in the way anti-virus companies react to threats.
Phil Muncaster Mar 27 2009 11:20AM Security
Businesses fail to secure networks: DiData

Businesses fail to secure networks: DiData

Nearly three quarters of businesses' IT networks are running with known security vulnerabilities, Dimension Data's inaugural Network Barometer Report has found.
Negar Salek Mar 26 2009 3:20PM Security
Cisco releases security updates for IOS

Cisco releases security updates for IOS

Security updates for Cisco's Internetwork Operating System (IOS) have been released to shield against a number of vulnerabilities.
Chuck Miller Mar 26 2009 10:09AM Security
Facebook defends its security and privacy tools

Facebook defends its security and privacy tools

Facebook has reassured customers about the security and privacy of its service, claiming that its automated systems spot and take down thousands of fake or malicious accounts every week.
Phil Muncaster Mar 25 2009 10:18AM Security
HP offers security tool for Flash developers

HP offers security tool for Flash developers

HP has bolstered the fight against application security threats with the launch of a free tool designed to help Adobe Flash developers better protect their web sites.
Phil Muncaster Mar 24 2009 10:52AM Security
Companies neglect security of their LAN: Motorola

Companies neglect security of their LAN: Motorola

More than half of companies are neglecting the security of their wireless local area network.
SC Australia Staff Mar 24 2009 10:32AM Security
Consumer title claims Paypal is not secure

Consumer title claims Paypal is not secure

Paypal has been criticised for giving online shoppers a 'false sense of security'.
Dan Raywood Mar 24 2009 10:24AM Security
More companies feeling the strain of cyber attacks

More companies feeling the strain of cyber attacks

Cyber attacks are becoming more prevalent and more successful, according to Symantec.
SC Australia Staff Mar 24 2009 10:21AM Security

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