Spotlight on Cyber Security Spotlight on Cyber Security

Most infosec leaders agree that traditional security methods, on their own, are no longer enough to combat advanced new threats. But what new techniques and strategies are they using? What lessons have they learnt from breaches?

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 10-12 October.

Anonymous sits in on FBI conference call

Anonymous sits in on FBI conference call

Hackers intercept intelligence on Anonymous, LulzSec crackdown.
Dan Kaplan Feb 6 2012 12:30PM Security
HTC bug reveals wi-fi logins

HTC bug reveals wi-fi logins

Android apps could swipe SSIDs, passwords.
Dan Kaplan Feb 6 2012 12:15PM Security
Securing the Web 2.0 enterprise

Securing the Web 2.0 enterprise

Analysis: Information isn't just leaking, it's being broadcast.
Deb Radcliff Feb 6 2012 12:00PM Security
Police investigate Netfleet hack

Police investigate Netfleet hack

Customer names, contact details and encrypted credit card numbers at risk.
Darren Pauli Feb 6 2012 11:45AM Security
Security pros call for more real-world data

Security pros call for more real-world data

Private sector challenged to balance 'security and obscurity'.
Staff Writers Feb 1 2012 7:10AM Security
Abbott establishes cybersafety panel

Abbott establishes cybersafety panel

Coalition distances itself from internet filtering proposal.
Staff Writers Jan 30 2012 3:41PM Security
Researchers to patent vulnerability search algorithm

Researchers to patent vulnerability search algorithm

Seek commercial partners for network security technology.
Liz Tay Jan 30 2012 3:00PM Networking
Symantec warns of exploits after code theft

Symantec warns of exploits after code theft

Customers warned against using pcAnywhere pending fixes.
Dan Kaplan Jan 30 2012 1:50PM Security
Why cyber security represents a new cold war

Why cyber security represents a new cold war

Comment: Cyber espionage is a real and present danger for every form of organisation.
Joseph Souren Jan 30 2012 11:45AM Security
Hawaiian University settles data breach lawsuit

Hawaiian University settles data breach lawsuit

Nearly 100,000 sue over five breaches.
Dan Kaplan Jan 30 2012 11:15AM Security
Twitter buys anti-malware firm

Twitter buys anti-malware firm

Makes second play in infosec market in as many months.
SC Staff Jan 30 2012 10:58AM Financial Services
Locking down Linux.conf.au

Locking down Linux.conf.au

Conference organisers zero in on rogue wireless access points.
Sam Gentle Jan 25 2012 7:27AM Security
Locking down Linux.conf.au

Locking down Linux.conf.au

Conference organisers zero in on rogue wireless access points.
Sam Gentle Jan 23 2012 2:45PM Networking
McAfee patches spam relay flaw

McAfee patches spam relay flaw

Customers find their email and IP addresses on blacklists.
Darren Pauli Jan 23 2012 2:23PM Security
Tax seeks new single sign-on solution

Tax seeks new single sign-on solution

Issues tender following AUSkey rollout.
John Hilvert Jan 23 2012 12:27PM Security
Data breach resolution: the first 24 hours

Data breach resolution: the first 24 hours

It's time to create a data breach response plan.
Ozzie Fonseca Jan 23 2012 11:46AM Security
Microsoft takes aim at rootkits, misses

Microsoft takes aim at rootkits, misses

Red Hat, Canonical raise objections at Linux.conf.au.
Sam Gentle Jan 20 2012 11:02AM Hardware
Anonymous threatens Sony with anti-SOPA attack

Anonymous threatens Sony with anti-SOPA attack

Sony's homepage to be plastered with pirated music on Monday.
Darren Pauli Jan 19 2012 6:00AM Security
Melbourne IT hit with DDoS legal threat

Melbourne IT hit with DDoS legal threat

Former customer disputes suspension of shared hosting account.
Darren Pauli Jan 17 2012 7:01AM Networking
The Sea Shepherd's cyberwar

The Sea Shepherd's cyberwar

Tasmanian techie spreads security.
Darren Pauli Jan 16 2012 3:00PM Security

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