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.

802.11b Security Needs Beefing Up - And Then Some

802.11b Security Needs Beefing Up - And Then Some

It wasn't until BT Mobility (www.groupbt.com), the recently-created public wireless LAN division of British Telecom, announced its plans earlier this year to open several thousand 802.11b public access hot spots across the U.K., that this writer truly considered the benefits of WLAN access on the go.
Steve Gold Jan 16 2004 10:28AM Security
Economic Models for Information Security

Economic Models for Information Security

Security managers are under increasing pressure from corporate management to justify investments in information security technologies.
Dan Taylor Jan 16 2004 10:23AM Security
Looking for Security Problems, Focus on Organizational Fault Lines

Looking for Security Problems, Focus on Organizational Fault Lines

While it is hard to argue that the general level of security competence is increasing and better security tools are available every day, why is it that security remains a problem?
Mark K. Jan 16 2004 10:17AM Security
Communications Security in the 21st Century

Communications Security in the 21st Century

We are all aware that the ‘electronic age’ in which we exist is in reality an increasingly complex combination of interacting applications.
Staff Writers Jan 16 2004 10:14AM Security
(ISC)²’s Common Body of Knowledge and the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules

(ISC)²’s Common Body of Knowledge and the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules

It is no surprise that the security rules of the U.S. 1996 Health Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) appear closely modeled after existing generally accepted information security best practices.
Micki Krause Jan 16 2004 10:13AM Security
Take Back Your Security Infrastructure

Take Back Your Security Infrastructure

Imagine you work for one of those companies where information security is taken seriously, senior management support is for granted, the appropriate IT defenses are deployed and users are educated on the security policy.
Anton Chuvakin Jan 16 2004 10:08AM Security
Security Training - The Essentials

Security Training - The Essentials

The Four Basics
Peter Curran Jan 16 2004 10:04AM Security
SECURITY CAMERA Propagating Viruses - Who Me?

SECURITY CAMERA Propagating Viruses - Who Me?

My last opinion piece (Winning the Virus War - But When? July 31, www.infosecnews.com/opinion/2002/07/31_01.htm) resulted in some (positive) responses, for which I’m grateful.
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 16 2004 9:58AM Security
For Mid-Sized Organizations, High Security Can Be Low Cost

For Mid-Sized Organizations, High Security Can Be Low Cost

In a tight economy, it’s easy to believe that postponing investments is fiscally responsible.
Steve Schlesinger Jan 16 2004 9:55AM Security
Mobile Security: New Needs on New Devices

Mobile Security: New Needs on New Devices

As personal digital assistants become more powerful and merge with wireless technology, new means are necessary to ensure the security of such devices as well as the enterprise network they are participating in.
Richard Aufreiter Jan 16 2004 9:47AM Security
Fire and Brimstone in 21st Century Security

Fire and Brimstone in 21st Century Security

It is increasingly disturbing to me that individuals of a certain prominence use their vexing ability to understand complex computations to scare the living heck out of the rest of us humble folks.
Melisa LaBancz-Bleasdale Jan 15 2004 3:07PM Security
SECURITY CAMERA: Who Said Crime Doesn’t Pay?

SECURITY CAMERA: Who Said Crime Doesn’t Pay?

I was sitting thinking about some of the crazy sayings people have, some of which are true, such as, “Never put your eggs in one basket” or “A stitch in time saves nine.”
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 15 2004 2:35PM Security
Money Alone Won't Solve Network Security Issues

Money Alone Won't Solve Network Security Issues

The combination of terrorism fears and high-profile virus, worm and denial-of-service attacks, along with ongoing break-in revelations, has given new urgency to network and application security issues.
Taher Elgamal Jan 15 2004 2:12PM Security
Why Application Security is the New Threat

Why Application Security is the New Threat

As the use and exploitation of the Internet matures, so does its need for security.
Dan Cuthbert Jan 15 2004 2:10PM Security
Managed Security Service Providers Are Dead - Long Live MSSPs

Managed Security Service Providers Are Dead - Long Live MSSPs

Managed security services providers (MSSPs) are dead.
Robert Lonadier Jan 15 2004 1:29PM Security
Do It Yourself Security: Cutting Our Umbilical Dependence on the Consultant Community

Do It Yourself Security: Cutting Our Umbilical Dependence on the Consultant Community

A long while ago I had a business card identity that branded me as a Security Export Consultant.
Melisa LaBancz-Bleasdale Jan 15 2004 1:26PM Security
SECURITY CAMERA: A Christmas Carrot

SECURITY CAMERA: A Christmas Carrot

Walking through our local shopping center the other day, mingling with the bustling crowds, it dawned on me that it’s almost that time of year again (only nine weeks to go).
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 15 2004 1:25PM Security
The Anatomy of a Security Incident Response Team

The Anatomy of a Security Incident Response Team

As organizations continue to invest in dedicated information security resources, it is imperative that they also develop the capability to respond to security incidents.
Tom Scholtz Jan 15 2004 1:20PM Security
A Proper Diet of Information Security

A Proper Diet of Information Security

Earlier this year, researchers in Sweden announced that during a research study, they discovered that bread, potato chips, French fries and even cereal contain high levels of the carcinogen acrylamide.
Dan Taylor Jan 15 2004 12:05PM Security
Computer Security - What's Hiding In Your Closet?

Computer Security - What's Hiding In Your Closet?

How's that for a catchy title?
Jack Wiles Jan 15 2004 12:03PM Security

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