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.

Electrifying ideas for a smart power grid

Electrifying ideas for a smart power grid

Utilities' next-gen networks are not just for bright sparks.
Nate Cochrane Jul 30 2009 10:20AM Security
Icann president debunks internet economics

Icann president debunks internet economics

Metcalfe’s Law is fatally flawed says Beckstrom.
Iain Thomson Jul 30 2009 9:31AM Security
Regulation is harming computer security, say experts

Regulation is harming computer security, say experts

CSOs complain of wasting time on useless jobs.
Iain Thomson Jul 30 2009 9:27AM Security
McAfee sends out personal details in email

McAfee sends out personal details in email

Details of 1400 Australian security professionals leaked.
Ben Grubb Jul 29 2009 4:21PM Security
Cisco rolls out controller fix

Cisco rolls out controller fix

Company issues patch for security flaws.
Shaun Nichols Jul 29 2009 1:26PM Security
Automating security event processes

Automating security event processes

Automation is the key to getting the most out of limited resources with security event processes, according to NetIQ's David Bell.
David Bell Jul 29 2009 11:53AM Security
WatchGuard eyes VoIP network growth for sales

WatchGuard eyes VoIP network growth for sales

Predicts a year of “strong” sales.
Staff Writers Jul 27 2009 2:09PM Security
Adobe flaw was known about for seven months

Adobe flaw was known about for seven months

Embarassment for Adobe's security response team.
Phil Muncaster Jul 27 2009 10:28AM Security
Tough times lift Watchguard

Tough times lift Watchguard

Resellers jump ship for ease of use, support and performance.
Sholto Macpherson Jul 27 2009 10:25AM Security
Major spam campaign abusing Yahoo Groups

Major spam campaign abusing Yahoo Groups

About one million spam emails per hour are being sent to Yahoo Groups and other free web services, including Google Groups and LiveJournal, containing bogus pharmaceutical advertising content.
Angela Moscaritolo Jul 24 2009 11:16AM Security
Adobe confirms zero-day vulnerability

Adobe confirms zero-day vulnerability

Affects Reader, Acrobat and Flash.
David Neal Jul 24 2009 6:38AM Security
Hacking the smart grid

Hacking the smart grid

Opinion: Smart homes need smart security, writes Nigel Phair.
Nigel Phair Jul 23 2009 2:00PM Security
Hacking the smart grid

Hacking the smart grid

Smart homes need smart security, writes Nigel Phair.
Nigel Phair Jul 23 2009 1:12PM Security
Website infected every 3.6 seconds

Website infected every 3.6 seconds

Infected websites have been the single biggest threat over the past six months, and the threat vectors that have seen the most growth are Web 2.0 and social networking technologies, according to a report released this week by security firm Sophos.
Angela Moscaritolo Jul 23 2009 11:02AM Security
Social networks urged to tighten security

Social networks urged to tighten security

New Sophos report warns against complacency.
Phil Muncaster Jul 23 2009 9:56AM Security
Facebook beefs up security

Facebook beefs up security

Facebook is to introduce a set of security measures that will aim to reduce the amount of compromised accounts with a 'suspicious activity' page.
SC Australia Staff Jul 21 2009 2:44PM Security
Little Brother: How RFIDs in everyday objects could make easy targets for hackers

Little Brother: How RFIDs in everyday objects could make easy targets for hackers

Security and privacy advocates argue that RFID tags could make it easier for hackers to target our private information, as RFIDs permeate every facet of everyday life...
Dan Long Jul 20 2009 4:41PM Security
PCI clarifies procedures to secure Wi-Fi

PCI clarifies procedures to secure Wi-Fi

The group charged with administering the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has begun issuing guidance documents that merchants can use to help them better understand and adhere to payment security standards.
Angela Moscaritolo Jul 20 2009 12:21PM Security
Company bosses underestimating data loss risks

Company bosses underestimating data loss risks

Lack of communication endangering business.
Ian Williams Jul 18 2009 7:24AM Security
Oracle patches show a major database vulnerability

Oracle patches show a major database vulnerability

Updates issued this week by Oracle should be applied immediately, according to Imperva.
Dan Raywood Jul 17 2009 3:16PM Security

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