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.

Much work to be done as US National Cyber Security Awareness Month begins

Much work to be done as US National Cyber Security Awareness Month begins

A joint McAfee and National Cyber Security Alliance study, released today to kick off National Cyber Security Awareness Month, reports that while 98 percent of 378 respondents believe keeping security software up to date is important, less than half – 48 percent – of their computers had not been updated in the past month.
Dan Kaplan Oct 3 2007 10:11AM Security
Open source winning Asia security battle

Open source winning Asia security battle

Improving security is the number one reason for companies to switch to open source software in several major IT markets in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a new survey.
Simon Burns Oct 3 2007 7:27AM Security
Google plugs Gmail security hole

Google plugs Gmail security hole

Google has patched a recently reported Gmail flaw that could allow attackers to steal information from inside a user account.
Shaun Nichols Oct 2 2007 7:19AM Security
Joint effort key to IT security future

Joint effort key to IT security future

Co-operation between public and private sectors crucial to raising internet security levels.
Phil Muncaster Sep 28 2007 10:55AM Security
Trend Micro unveils Internet Security Pro

Trend Micro unveils Internet Security Pro

Trend Micro has released a new internet security product aimed at regular web users to secure online transactions.
Fiona Raisbeck Sep 28 2007 10:06AM Security
Poll split shows challenge of maintaining company security policy

Poll split shows challenge of maintaining company security policy

A new poll split highlights the challenge of sustaining company policy that meets the evolving threat landscape.
Fiona Raisbeck Sep 28 2007 10:06AM Security
Fujacks hacker offered security job

Fujacks hacker offered security job

Eyebrows have been raised after a Chinese virus writer was deluged with job offers after being jailed for four years for creating the Fujacks worm.
Iain Thomson Sep 27 2007 10:00AM Security
eBay hacker posts fake credit card numbers to site's security forum

eBay hacker posts fake credit card numbers to site's security forum

Investigators at eBay believe a fraudster was trying to generate panic when he posted what appeared to be the credit card numbers for 1,200 members to an eBay forum that deals with user safety and security.
Dan Kaplan Sep 27 2007 9:44AM Security
Users of AOL I.M. at risk of attacks

Users of AOL I.M. at risk of attacks

Millions of computers with registered copies of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) are at risk to a variety of attacks via a vulnerability in AIM 6.1, AIM beta 6.2, AIM Pro and AIM Lite, according to researchers at Core Security.
Jim Carr Sep 27 2007 9:38AM Security
ISPs urged to take control of security

ISPs urged to take control of security

ISPs, not consumers, need to be in the driving seat for computer security, according to F-Secure president Kimmo Alkio.
Iain Thomson Sep 27 2007 9:35AM Security
Wireless security 2007

Wireless security 2007

Unraveling the confusion about wireless standards is no mean feat. Justin Peltier takes a look at the latest crop of products in the field of wireless security management.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Sep 26 2007 4:38PM Security
USB security 2007

USB security 2007

A variety of new USB products have a level of sophistication in what can be managed and what data is allowed on the managed endpoints, says Peter Stephenson.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Sep 26 2007 4:37PM Security
Email security (2007)

Email security (2007)

Encryption and disposal are key to keeping your messages safe, even if some vendors have other ideas. Peter Stephenson rounds up the enterprise solutions that met his criteria.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Sep 26 2007 4:28PM Security
Review: CP Secure Content Security Gateway 2500

Review: CP Secure Content Security Gateway 2500

The Content Security Gateway 2500 from CP Secure is an appliance-based offering. The enterprise unit we tested, which does not include the admin port, shipped with redundant power supplies, two fiber interfaces and four Ethernet ports.
Staff Writers Sep 26 2007 2:15PM Security
Sophos updates Endpoint Security and Control

Sophos updates Endpoint Security and Control

Sophos has updated the application control features in its Endpoint Security and Control device.
Fiona Raisbeck Sep 26 2007 10:25AM Security
WLAN rivals release new security products

WLAN rivals release new security products

Firms wishing to move on from simple wireless LAN (WLAN) deployment to securing and monitoring their infrastructure and generating real-time compliance reports may be tempted by the latest upgrade of AirMagnet’s enterprise system.
Dave Bailey Sep 24 2007 12:05PM Security
Priority 1 Solutions signs with Tumbleweed

Priority 1 Solutions signs with Tumbleweed

Tumbleweed announces reseller partnership with Brisbane based Priority 1 Solutions as it moves to expand its APAC channel presence.
Negar Salek Sep 21 2007 3:24PM Security
Government launches security help site for SMBs

Government launches security help site for SMBs

The Federal Government today launched the SMB component of its e-security website, www.staysmartonline.com.au, designed to enhance the protection of small businesses from electronic attacks and fraud.
Negar Salek Sep 21 2007 3:03PM Security
Firms failing to meet PCI security requirements

Firms failing to meet PCI security requirements

Good practice for data security should be embedded into firms' DNA, saysVeriSign
Rosalie Marshall Sep 21 2007 1:06PM Security
Deloitte: Human factor is No. 1 IT security issue

Deloitte: Human factor is No. 1 IT security issue

The "human factor" — employees, customers, third parties and business partners — are the "greatest root cause of security breaches," according to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu's 2007 Global Security Survey.
Jim Carr Sep 21 2007 9:39AM Security

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