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.

UK Government assesses security procedures in light of data breach

UK Government assesses security procedures in light of data breach

Information Commissioner’s Office given power to carry out spot checks on government departments
Rosalie Marshall Nov 26 2007 9:56AM Security
China's network security market heating up

China's network security market heating up

China's network security market chalked up sales of ¥1.782bn ($274m) in the most recent quarter, up 24.3 per cent year on year, according to new research.
Robert Jaques Nov 23 2007 10:07AM Security
Security forecast stormy for 2008

Security forecast stormy for 2008

Internet users are unlikely to see any let up in attacks from the team behind the malware next year according to security firm MessageLabs.
Iain Thomson Nov 20 2007 12:58PM Security
Interview: Betfair's 29 year-old global head of security, Adrian Asher

Interview: Betfair's 29 year-old global head of security, Adrian Asher

Betfair's global head of security seems to have it all: bosses who listen, resources most of us can only dream of, and youth.
Paul Fisher Nov 20 2007 11:21AM Security
Kill deleted data for good

Kill deleted data for good

We spend a lot of time trying to secure mobile devices, but what about the removable storage cards they contain?
Ken Munro Nov 19 2007 3:16PM Security
Security firm urges caution when donating online

Security firm urges caution when donating online

Internet users are being urged to exercise caution when making online donations to charitable causes, such as today's Children in Need appeal.
Staff Writers Nov 19 2007 2:08PM Security
Information Commissioner gets tough on data security

Information Commissioner gets tough on data security

UK Information Commissioner Richard Thomas has argued for much tighter data protection laws in Britain, insisting that those who lose data should end up in court.
Iain Thomson Nov 19 2007 12:09PM Security
McAfee predicts 2008's worst security threats

McAfee predicts 2008's worst security threats

Social sites likely to be big targets for cyber criminals
Rosalie Marshall Nov 19 2007 10:06AM Security
TechEd 2007: Security should be taught in schools

TechEd 2007: Security should be taught in schools

More user education and better collaboration needed to beat online threats.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2007 7:20AM Security
UPDATE: Whitepages online and Bigpond ads 'hijack' users

UPDATE: Whitepages online and Bigpond ads 'hijack' users

Whitepages online and Bigpond have been forced to remove banner ads purporting to be from Skyauction.com after a security professional discovered hackers had embedded malware on the ads which redirected users to unsolicited websites.
Negar Salek Nov 14 2007 1:23PM Security
CA launches new security product

CA launches new security product

CA's latest release tackles identity and access management
Kim Thomas Nov 14 2007 10:31AM Security
Computer Economics survey: 2008 IT spending to be 'anemic'

Computer Economics survey: 2008 IT spending to be 'anemic'

An uncertain economy is likely to negatively impact IT spending next year, especially within large enterprises, according to a new report from Computer Economics.
Jim Carr Nov 14 2007 10:11AM Security
Cisco survey: Spyware, bots top security issues for government IT professionals

Cisco survey: Spyware, bots top security issues for government IT professionals

Day-to-day worries about spyware and bots are the No. 1 security concern of IT professionals working for the agencies of the federal government, according to a study released today by Cisco Systems.
Jim Carr Nov 12 2007 9:54AM Security
Trend Micro releases Mobile Security 5.0

Trend Micro releases Mobile Security 5.0

Trend Micro believes as businesses dispatch workers outside the corporate structure, and move them through a variety of wireless networks, the need to ensure data needs to be protected not only from viruses and worms, but also theft or accidental loss.
Lilia Guan Nov 8 2007 1:14PM Security
Trend Micro releases all-in-one enterprise security solution

Trend Micro releases all-in-one enterprise security solution

Trend has added data encryption to its mobile security software
Kim Thomas Nov 7 2007 9:49AM Security
Researcher finds Firefox design vulnerability

Researcher finds Firefox design vulnerability

A leading security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in Firefox that could compromise websites and browsers.
Jim Carr Nov 6 2007 9:49AM Security
IBM aims for security risk management

IBM aims for security risk management

IBM has announced new security services and products for enterprises
Phil Muncaster Nov 2 2007 9:28AM Security
VoIP security for everyone

VoIP security for everyone

Voice over (IP) is a dream concept for companies and organisations all over the world. With voice calls being sent over the internet, money can be saved on long-distance calls and intra-office calls.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2007 2:42PM Security
Review: AEP Networks Netilla Security Platform

Review: AEP Networks Netilla Security Platform

The AEP Networks offering is an appliance. The Netilla Security Platform (NSP) offers several choices for authentication of SSL VPN clients, including NT Domain, Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, Vasco, Kerberos and local database.
Justin Peltier Oct 31 2007 3:38PM Security
McAfee buys ScanAlert in potential US$75 million deal

McAfee buys ScanAlert in potential US$75 million deal

McAfee announced today that it will acquire certification vendor ScanAlert in a deal potentially worth US$75 million.
Frank Washkush Jr Oct 31 2007 9:50AM Security

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