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.

Apple, Mozilla patch browser security problems

Apple, Mozilla patch browser security problems

Apple patched the Mac and Windows versions of Safari, while Mozilla fixed a vulnerability in Firefox.
Chuck Miller Apr 18 2008 9:52AM Security
Too much competition hurting security

Too much competition hurting security

The existence of too many security companies in the market is causing information overload for IT managers, according to experts..
Iain Thomson Apr 16 2008 7:45AM Security
Security lessons from San Francisco

Security lessons from San Francisco

Aligning IT security projects with business objectives and the huge growth in web threats were the key topics at this week’s RSA security show in San Francisco.
Gareth Morgan Apr 14 2008 11:22AM Security
Remote workers present biggest security threat

Remote workers present biggest security threat

Remote and branch workers are judged to be the highest security risks by IT managers, but sales staff are considered the worst offenders in consuming network bandwidth for non-work related activities, according to recent research by network optimisation firm Blue Coat Systems..
Staff Writers Apr 14 2008 7:35AM Security
More accountability needed in data protection

More accountability needed in data protection

Security breaches that affect consumer data should result in gaol terms or fines for those responsible, according to Websense research.
Staff Writers Apr 11 2008 1:54PM Security
IBM: We're gettting out of the security business

IBM: We're gettting out of the security business

Veteran IBM executive Val Rahmani, just six weeks into the post of General Manager of IBM Internet Security Systems, uses RSA keynote to appeal for end to siloed security thinking.
SC Australia Staff Apr 10 2008 6:10PM Security
Online security: "good enough" may not be good enough anymore

Online security: "good enough" may not be good enough anymore

What happens when "good enough" just isn't good enough anymore?
Jim Bidzos, vice chairman of the board, VeriSign Apr 10 2008 4:10PM Security
Microsoft ties together security products

Microsoft ties together security products

Stirling brings together client, server and network security products
Phil Muncaster Apr 10 2008 2:41PM Security
RSA '08: Protecting enterprise information outweighs all else

RSA '08: Protecting enterprise information outweighs all else

Protecting information is the frontline for security professionals today according to John W Thompson, chairman of the board and CEO at Symantec.
Negar Salek, live at RSA Apr 10 2008 10:56AM Security
Experts urge fundamental rethink of IT security

Experts urge fundamental rethink of IT security

IT chiefs must forget about securing their infrastructure and focus on securing data if they are to protect vital corporate assets, experts have argued.
Gareth Morgan Apr 10 2008 7:37AM Security
Google shares its security secrets

Google shares its security secrets

Google is offering security professionals a look into its security systems..
Shaun Nichols Apr 10 2008 7:31AM Security
IBM adds to its security roster

IBM adds to its security roster

IBM has made a fleet of announcements regarding new security options for firms operating virtual environments, explaining that by using them firms could better secure information, applications, and infrastructures.
Staff Writers Apr 9 2008 4:09PM Security
Mixed fortunes for IT security players

Mixed fortunes for IT security players

The information security sector faces a mixed financial picture in 2008 with the pattern of M&A continuing but IPO activity less certain. That was the verdict of two leading financial analysts at the RSA Conference on Tuesday.
SC Australia Staff Apr 9 2008 4:06PM Security
Symantec boss appeals for security rethink

Symantec boss appeals for security rethink

John W. Thompson uses keynote speech on the opening morning of the RSA Conference to call for an information-centric approach to security.
SC Australia Staff Apr 8 2008 5:56PM Security
Security hack reveals Microsoft porn virus

Security hack reveals Microsoft porn virus

Well, nothing in the headline above is remotely connected to the truth, but with those keywords this webpage is going to go ballistic. Can you digg it baby? Yeah! Groovy! But there was a little bit of something in the headline, which connects with today’s sermon, so pay attention up the back! And stop doing that to your sister. Eeew!
Ian Yates Apr 8 2008 3:36PM Security
Outsourcing code puts security at risk

Outsourcing code puts security at risk

A study into companies that outsource code development has found that six out of 10 do not include security specifications..
Iain Thomson Apr 8 2008 7:54AM Security
Review: Trend Micro's InterScan Web Security

Review: Trend Micro's InterScan Web Security

Trend Micro’s InterScan Web Security Appliance (IWSA) is a real-time, security-rich tool for protecting organisations from web threats. IWSA’s new web reputation feature blocks users’ access to suspicious domains while performing website reputation scoring without the need of uploading updates.
Peter Stephenson, Apr 8 2008 7:06AM Security
Hot or Not: Virtualisation Security

Hot or Not: Virtualisation Security

What are the potential security implications of virtualisation? The answer is: they are considerable.
Amol Sarwate, Apr 8 2008 3:21AM Security
Nigerian scam takes this year's 'Pie in the Sky' award

Nigerian scam takes this year's 'Pie in the Sky' award

A ‘Nigerian letter’ scam has won this year’s annual ASIC ‘Pie in the Sky’ award for the most outrageous offer that was too good to be true.
Staff Writers Apr 7 2008 3:20PM Security
Security expert slams PCI auditing

Security expert slams PCI auditing

A recent security breach at US supermarket chain Hannaford Bros was almost certainly the work of hackers exploiting a single code flaw on internal systems, experts say..
Clement James Apr 7 2008 3:09PM Security

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