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.

RSA: How to convince the 'boss' to invest in security

RSA: How to convince the 'boss' to invest in security

Smile, relax, listen, and exude confidence - but keep that ego in check. Oh, and don't forget that morning pep talk with yourself.
Dan Kaplan Feb 8 2007 5:58PM Security
Security investments remain a tough sell

Security investments remain a tough sell

IT staff struggles to make the case for return on security
investments.
Tom Sanders Feb 8 2007 10:48AM Security
RSA: Core Security says third-party software is Vista's fatal flaw

RSA: Core Security says third-party software is Vista's fatal flaw

Researchers attending RSA Conference 2007 yesterday announced a new vulnerability - with a working exploit - that they said demonstrates Microsoft's Windows Vista's weakest link: its third-party software.
Ericka Chickowski Feb 8 2007 2:30AM Security
Symantec warns against conflicts of security interest

Symantec warns against conflicts of security interest

Microsoft lacks credibility in securing its own operating system, security
vendor alleges.
Tom Sanders Feb 7 2007 10:45AM Software
Microsoft calls for granular security

Microsoft calls for granular security

Digital certificates and smart cards are the future, Microsoft chairman
Bill Gates predicts.
Tom Sanders Feb 7 2007 10:45AM Security
Security experts intercept Zhelatin mutant

Security experts intercept Zhelatin mutant

Zhetlatin.o malware rated as 'moderate' risk.
Robert Jaques Feb 7 2007 10:22AM Security
RSA Conference 2007: The end is near for standalone security solutions, says RSA chief

RSA Conference 2007: The end is near for standalone security solutions, says RSA chief

The time of standalone security solutions is nearing its end, Art Coviello, CEO, RSA Security, said in a keynote address at RSA Conference 2007 today.
Frank Washkuch Feb 6 2007 6:30PM Security
Fearful consumers cry out for biometric security

Fearful consumers cry out for biometric security

An eye for an eye.
Robert Jaques Feb 6 2007 8:41AM Security
Windows Vista security under fire

Windows Vista security under fire

Kaspersky questions platform's ability to fight off malware.
Robert Jaques Jan 31 2007 9:25AM Security
Data security firms start Payment Card Industry Vendor Alliance

Data security firms start Payment Card Industry Vendor Alliance

A handful of data security companies announced they're forming a new alliance to advocate for firms who must comply with the payment card industry data security standards (PCI DSS).
Ericka Chickowski Jan 31 2007 3:46AM Security
Study: IT workers cite security as main benefit of Vista

Study: IT workers cite security as main benefit of Vista

More than three-quarters of IT professionals cite improved security as the main benefit of upgrading to Microsoft Vista, figures released today show.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 30 2007 5:03PM Security
Vista launches with new security features

Vista launches with new security features

Microsoft today released the much anticipated consumer and business editions of its new operating system Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system to the Australian public, claiming it’s a safer and a more reliable system.
Negar Salek Jan 30 2007 3:53PM Security
Experts claim Vista security not fit for purpose

Experts claim Vista security not fit for purpose

Ineffective blocking capabilities in Windows Defender, slow definition
updates and weak antivirus.
Clement James Jan 30 2007 9:42AM Security
Why we need hackers

Why we need hackers

Life would be easier if we didn’t have to patch our operating systems and apps. Patrick Gray explores the real reasons why updating is important.
Patrick Gray Jan 29 2007 2:16PM Security
Airports - a threat to identity security

Airports - a threat to identity security

We all love the convenience of Wi-Fi to stay connected anywhere our laptops take us. In fact, you may be reading this article on your wireless-enabled laptop now. But just as the availability of Wi-Fi services proliferate, so does the number of hackers ready to take advantage of unsuspecting road warriors.
Corey O'Donnell, Jan 29 2007 7:53AM Security
Survey: SCMagazine.com - the website that information security professionals recommend

Survey: SCMagazine.com - the website that information security professionals recommend

More than 80 percent of IT security professionals who visit SCMagazine.com would recommend the site to their colleagues, while another 61 percent agree that the information they find on the site helps them to do their jobs better, according to a December reader survey conducted by Harvey Research on SC Magazine's behalf.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Jan 26 2007 2:33PM Security
Social Security numbers of 1.3 million Chicago voters distributed to candidates

Social Security numbers of 1.3 million Chicago voters distributed to candidates

The Social Security numbers (SSNs) of 1.3 million Chicago voters were compromised when they were distributed to city aldermen and ward committeemen this month.
Frank Washkuch Jan 25 2007 6:56PM Security
Microsoft to take Onecare security suite international

Microsoft to take Onecare security suite international

Vista launch likely to increase Microsoft's market share.
Tom Sanders Jan 24 2007 8:17AM Software
Trend Micro preps Vista security suite

Trend Micro preps Vista security suite

Internet Security 2007 for Vista to ship on 30 January.
Robert Jaques Jan 19 2007 9:39AM Security
Oracle flags up 52 security flaws

Oracle flags up 52 security flaws

Oracle has issued its first pre-release security patch announcement, flagging up no fewer than 52 critical updates, just as a security company has highlighted the vulnerability of many databases.
Robert Jaques Jan 17 2007 8:58AM Security

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