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.

Google unveils Skipfish security tool

Google unveils Skipfish security tool

Free software scans web apps for flaws.
Shaun Nichols Mar 22 2010 5:58AM Security
Employee’s online attack immobilises almost 100 cars

Employee’s online attack immobilises almost 100 cars

A car dealer’s immobilisation service has apparently been hacked into by an ex-employee who disabled nearly 100 vehicles..
Iain Thomson Mar 19 2010 2:21PM Security
FlexiPIN takes aim at phishers, skimmers

FlexiPIN takes aim at phishers, skimmers

Will this Australian security prototype protect bank customers from hackers?
Nate Cochrane Mar 19 2010 11:17AM Security
Not in Australia, the innovative technologies you won't find here: paying with RFID

Not in Australia, the innovative technologies you won't find here: paying with RFID

Paying for our goods with RFID technology might seem risky, but in some countries it's already commonplace. Can RFID payments be more than just an e-toll solution in Australia?
Daniel Long Mar 18 2010 5:35PM Security
TrustDefender scores $16m on the back of bank wins

TrustDefender scores $16m on the back of bank wins

Deal with large Australian bank in the works.
Charis Palmer Mar 18 2010 2:56PM Security
Ubuntu 'trusted client' secures Windows and Citrix

Ubuntu 'trusted client' secures Windows and Citrix

Even from a malware-infected PC.
Munir Kotadia Mar 18 2010 1:30PM Security
Researchers find zero day flaw in Windows Virtual PC

Researchers find zero day flaw in Windows Virtual PC

Flaw lets hackers bypass security systems.
Iain Thomson Mar 17 2010 2:20PM Security
Virtualised servers face security questions

Virtualised servers face security questions

Rush to replace physical servers could leave firms vulnerable.
Mar 17 2010 11:39AM Security
Security spending rebounding strongly

Security spending rebounding strongly

Spending rises over 10 percent in Q4 2009.
Iain Thomson Mar 16 2010 3:36PM Security
Jericho Forum offers security test tool

Jericho Forum offers security test tool

Scheme will help organisations assess the effectiveness of their security
products.
Staff Writers Mar 16 2010 10:30AM Security
Apple issues Safari security update

Apple issues Safari security update

Version 4.0.6 fixes 16 flaws.
Iain Thomson Mar 15 2010 10:50AM Security
Businesses warned of new spam threat

Businesses warned of new spam threat

Botnets send spam via TLS, warns Symantec.
Phil Muncaster Mar 15 2010 10:48AM Security
Microsoft admits security update errors

Microsoft admits security update errors

Redmond issues workaround for 'cosmetic issue'.
Phil Muncaster Mar 15 2010 6:50AM Security
HSBC admits to understating data theft

HSBC admits to understating data theft

Not tens, but thousands of clients affected.
David Neal Mar 13 2010 7:55AM Security
Kaspersky calls for international internet government

Kaspersky calls for international internet government

Kaspersky Lab co-founder argues for multinational body to tackle cyber crime.
Phil Muncaster Mar 12 2010 10:57AM Security
IPSec to take on Melbourne's mid-market security

IPSec to take on Melbourne's mid-market security

Exclusive: Joins Clearswift's top-tier resellers.
Liz Tay Mar 11 2010 4:14PM Security
Review: Astaro Security Gateway 7.5

Review: Astaro Security Gateway 7.5

A hardware appliance that provides many different security features rolled into one appliance.
Nathan Ouellette Mar 10 2010 2:12PM Security
Patch Tuesday sees new fixes and warnings

Patch Tuesday sees new fixes and warnings

Company gives details on IE attack along with Office fixes.
Shaun Nichols Mar 10 2010 12:55PM Security
Microsoft readies March Patch Tuesday fixes

Microsoft readies March Patch Tuesday fixes

Two bulletins address eight vulnerabilities.
David Neal Mar 8 2010 7:02AM Security
Commentary: Is it safe to use Windows for internet banking?

Commentary: Is it safe to use Windows for internet banking?

NSW Police follows up on our October story.
Munir Kotadia Mar 5 2010 4:03PM Security

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