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 Firefox 3.5 officially released, improves browsing security

Mozilla Firefox 3.5 officially released, improves browsing security

After a prolonged beta period, Mozilla has officially released its new version of Firefox.
Chuck Miller Jul 1 2009 10:33AM Security
The problems and benefits of identity and access management

The problems and benefits of identity and access management

Identity and access management (IAM) is at the heart of corporate security, a difficult task with potential for great savings, as Mark Mayne explains.
Mark Mayne Jun 30 2009 4:43PM Security
Review: Vasco Data Security Digipass CertiID

Review: Vasco Data Security Digipass CertiID

As a desktop app, we were very pleased with its capabilities to manage our tokens/smartcards.
Michael Lipinski Jun 30 2009 4:31PM Security
3 mobile broadband customers get security software

3 mobile broadband customers get security software

The price is right.
Staff Writers Jun 29 2009 3:58PM Security
Michael Jackson's death sparks massive spam runs

Michael Jackson's death sparks massive spam runs

Singer's demise gives malware writers perfect bait to snare unsuspecting users.
Phil Muncaster Jun 29 2009 10:22AM Security
UK government to create Office of Cyber Security

UK government to create Office of Cyber Security

The UK Government is to create a central Office of Cyber Security (OCS) to deal with the rising level of online attacks.
Mark Mayne Jun 26 2009 3:18PM Security
IT salaries falling fastest

IT salaries falling fastest

Senior executives in IT are seeing their salaries drop faster than those in other sectors, according to new research.
SC Australia Staff Jun 26 2009 10:39AM Security
UK Government launches cyber security strategy

UK Government launches cyber security strategy

Risk monitoring and information sharing.
Angelica Mari Jun 26 2009 6:31AM Security
Suncorp discounts AVG security software

Suncorp discounts AVG security software

But does it stack up against other bank offers?
Ry Crozier Jun 25 2009 3:53PM Security
Many IT security pros don't use passwords

Many IT security pros don't use passwords

IT security professionals are only marginally more likely to use passwords than standard users, according to a new survey.
SC Australia Staff Jun 25 2009 3:29PM Security
PCI DSS standards to face open comment

PCI DSS standards to face open comment

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is looking for feedback on its payment industry guidelines and plans to roll out an online tool to make providing input easier.
Chuck Miller Jun 25 2009 11:09AM Security
Microsoft opens beta of Security Essentials

Microsoft opens beta of Security Essentials

Free software due for release later this year.
Daniel Robinson Jun 25 2009 6:27AM Security
Security experts call for cloud kitemark

Security experts call for cloud kitemark

Regulation and education alone not enough.
Phil Muncaster Jun 25 2009 6:27AM Security
First look at Windows 7 security

First look at Windows 7 security

USB drive encryption to become standard on business PCs.
Nate Cochrane Jun 24 2009 11:33AM Software
Security software market bucks downturn

Security software market bucks downturn

The global security software market has proven resistant to downturn, seeing more than 18 per cent growth last year to reach US$11.3 billion (A$14.4bn) in revenue, according to a Gartner report.
SC Australia Staff Jun 23 2009 10:48AM Security
Microsoft to detail new consumer security offering

Microsoft to detail new consumer security offering

Details are starting to emerge about Microsoft's forthcoming security product for consumers to replace the cancelled Windows Live OneCare subscription service.
Daniel Robinson Jun 22 2009 10:04AM Security
Microsoft to detail new consumer security offering

Microsoft to detail new consumer security offering

Security Essentials to replace cancelled OneCare security suite.
Daniel Robinson Jun 20 2009 9:31AM Security
Latest upgrade to iPhone includes 46 security fixes

Latest upgrade to iPhone includes 46 security fixes

Apple has released the long-anticipated upgrade to its iPhone operating system.
Greg Masters Jun 19 2009 10:16AM Security
Google responds to call for more security

Google responds to call for more security

In response to an open letter from dozens of noted security analysts, Google this week said it intends to more broadly turn on security features in its Gmail application by default.
Chuck Miller Jun 18 2009 10:51AM Security
New devices make hotspots a hacker's paradise

New devices make hotspots a hacker's paradise

Users advised to try TOR as a fallback option when without a VPN.
Brett Winterford Jun 17 2009 3:44PM Security

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