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.

RSA confirms notorious rogue trader as keynote speaker for European conference

RSA confirms notorious rogue trader as keynote speaker for European conference

Rogue trader Nick Leeson has been confirmed as the closing keynote speaker at the tenth annual RSA Conference Europe.
SC Australia Staff Jul 17 2009 2:34PM Security
Cybercriminals modernise, but stick to vintage exploits

Cybercriminals modernise, but stick to vintage exploits

Cybercriminals are combining older exploits with modern business management techniques to make money, according to a new Cisco security report released this week.
Chuck Miller Jul 17 2009 10:21AM Security
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, clearly gunning for Norton 360

ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, clearly gunning for Norton 360

A few disappointing extras make this an unappetising upsell from the standard ZoneAlarm suite
Daniel Long Jul 17 2009 9:30AM Security
Review: ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, clearly gunning for Norton 360

Review: ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, clearly gunning for Norton 360

A few disappointing extras make this an unappetising upsell from the standard ZoneAlarm suite
Daniel Long Jul 17 2009 9:30AM Security
Oracle issues security patches across seven product lines

Oracle issues security patches across seven product lines

Oracle issued "Critical Patch Updates" this week for 30 security vulnerabilities in seven of its product lines, as part of its regular quarterly patch cycle.
Chuck Miller Jul 16 2009 10:11AM Security
Security bug found in latest version of Firefox

Security bug found in latest version of Firefox

An unpatched vulnerability in version 3.5 of Firefox, which was released last month, could enable a hacker to remotely run arbitrary code on users' machines, security firm Secunia said in an advisory.
Chuck Miller Jul 15 2009 10:35AM Security
Business-aware cyber criminals causing havoc

Business-aware cyber criminals causing havoc

Enterprises at risk from increasingly sophisticated attacks, warns Cisco.
Staff Writers Jul 15 2009 9:30AM Security
Malware writers take aim at new ActiveX vulnerability

Malware writers take aim at new ActiveX vulnerability

Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerable.
Shaun Nichols Jul 14 2009 4:08PM Technology
How to select a SIEM solution

How to select a SIEM solution

Earthwave founder Carlo Minassian draws on his experience in the security sector to present a buyer's guide to Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
Carlo Minassian, Founder & CEO, Earthwave Jul 14 2009 12:32PM Security
Spam and scareware on the rise in 2009

Spam and scareware on the rise in 2009

A 60 per cent increase in spam volumes has resulted in spam now representing 90 per cent of all inbound email, according to the TRACElabs report on the first half of 2009 from Marshal8e6.
SC Australia Staff Jul 14 2009 10:17AM Security
Microsoft responds to criticism over late fix

Microsoft responds to criticism over late fix

Flaw in ActiveX Control first reported in early 2008.
Daniel Robinson Jul 13 2009 10:28AM Security
Microsoft to plug security holes

Microsoft to plug security holes

Advance warning of fixes.
Ian Williams Jul 11 2009 8:27AM Security
Guest column: Cyber spooks needed for Defence centre

Guest column: Cyber spooks needed for Defence centre

New ops centre patrols the online front line.
Staff Writers Jul 10 2009 1:38PM Security
Hacking attacks work of individual group, not North Korea, says Finnish security expert

Hacking attacks work of individual group, not North Korea, says Finnish security expert

A major DDoS attack against US and South Korean government websites is not thought to be the work of North Korean interests, says a security expert
Daniel Long Jul 10 2009 10:17AM Security
Guest column: Cyber spooks needed for Defence centre

Guest column: Cyber spooks needed for Defence centre

New ops centre patrols the online front line.
Staff Writers Jul 9 2009 3:19PM Security
Ansarada gets ISO 27001 certification

Ansarada gets ISO 27001 certification

Sydney virtual data room company Ansarada said its technology was awarded ISO 27001 certification.
Staff Writers Jul 9 2009 3:15PM Security
Security redesign coming in Google Chrome OS

Security redesign coming in Google Chrome OS

Details are scant on Google's planned Chrome operating system -- but there is reason to be hopeful that security will be a big part of it.
Dan Kaplan Jul 9 2009 11:27AM Security
Researchers warn of critical iPhone vulnerability

Researchers warn of critical iPhone vulnerability

Could allow hackers to remotely execute code.
Phil Muncaster Jul 4 2009 7:52AM Hardware
Social networking becoming more accepted by companies

Social networking becoming more accepted by companies

Employee use of social networking is now widely accepted by IT professionals, although security is expected to be increased, according to a new survey.
SC Australia Staff Jul 3 2009 11:31AM Security
Defence outlines IT project plans

Defence outlines IT project plans

Where Australian companies will profit.
Ry Crozier Jul 2 2009 12:52PM Hardware

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