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.

Mozilla pushes trial of new security tools

Mozilla pushes trial of new security tools

Firefox tries out Content Security Policy.
Shaun Nichols Oct 2 2009 12:18PM Security
Malicious links detected on Microsoft Security Essentials searches

Malicious links detected on Microsoft Security Essentials searches

Websites serve up rogue AV.
Dan Raywood Oct 2 2009 11:10AM Security
Microsoft to deny Security Essentials to pirates

Microsoft to deny Security Essentials to pirates

Only legitimate Windows users can access it.
Iain Thomson Oct 1 2009 4:18PM Security
Dimension Data sweeps up an extra $36m

Dimension Data sweeps up an extra $36m

South Australia renews network outsourcing deal for three years.
Brett Winterford Oct 1 2009 6:34AM Networking
Securing information in a mobile world

Securing information in a mobile world

Maintaining control of data is now a greater challange than ever, but there are solutions, as Symantec Pacific vice-president Craig Scroggie explains.
Craig Scroggie Sep 30 2009 4:17PM Security
Symantec: Microsoft is putting customers at risk

Symantec: Microsoft is putting customers at risk

AVG and Avast "better" than Microsoft Security Essentials.
Munir Kotadia Sep 30 2009 2:02PM Security
Microsoft aims to stem malware tide with Security Essentials

Microsoft aims to stem malware tide with Security Essentials

Rivals claim free software lacks adequate protection.
Daniel Robinson Sep 30 2009 6:34AM Security
Dell Latitude Z puts security front and centre

Dell Latitude Z puts security front and centre

Design for the security-conscious businessman.
Nate Cochrane Sep 29 2009 3:37PM Security
Microsoft to release free antivirus software tomorrow

Microsoft to release free antivirus software tomorrow

Not targeting Symantec and McAfee.
Iain Thomson Sep 29 2009 3:27PM Security
DLP: Hype vs. reality

DLP: Hype vs. reality

Data leakage prevention (DLP) seems to have been one of the hottest sectors of the IT security industry for the last three years.
Richard Jacobs, Chief Technology Officer, Sophos Sep 29 2009 9:40AM Security
Number of phishing URLs at all-time high

Number of phishing URLs at all-time high

More than 150,000 phishing URLs were established during Q2 of 2009, surpassing previous record-high levels during the first quarter of 2007.
Angela Moscaritolo Sep 29 2009 9:16AM Security
Court slams Bottle Domains' lax security

Court slams Bottle Domains' lax security

Registrar stored credit cards in unencrypted format.
Staff Writers Sep 28 2009 1:40PM Security
Training needs to be done early

Training needs to be done early

Security experts agree on educating new employees from the get-go.
Dan Raywood Sep 28 2009 12:14PM Security
Google hits back at Microsoft Frame slur

Google hits back at Microsoft Frame slur

Chrome more secure than Internet Explorer.
V3.co.uk staff Sep 26 2009 7:08AM Software
Password-stealing malware skyrocketing

Password-stealing malware skyrocketing

Malware writers look for new ways to steal data.
Shaun Nichols Sep 25 2009 2:53PM Security
Calls for PCI DSS compliance logo

Calls for PCI DSS compliance logo

Will give accredited merchants competitive advantage.
Dan Raywood Sep 25 2009 11:10AM Security
1 in 3 companies fail to secure or back up data

1 in 3 companies fail to secure or back up data

Lack of time cited as main factor.
SC Australia Staff Sep 25 2009 11:03AM Security
New round of malicious advertisements spotted

New round of malicious advertisements spotted

Spotted on Drudge Report and Lyrics.com.
Shaun Nichols Sep 25 2009 10:08AM Security
Cisco patches flaws

Cisco patches flaws

Bi-annual patch announcement.
V3.co.uk staff Sep 25 2009 7:22AM Networking
Facebook to shut Beacon, create security foundation

Facebook to shut Beacon, create security foundation

Independent foundation will promote data security and privacy.
Dan Kaplan Sep 23 2009 11:43AM Security

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