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.

Microsoft looks to build on End-to-End platform

Microsoft looks to build on End-to-End platform

Microsoft has revealed a planned expansion to its future security approach.
Shaun Nichols Apr 22 2009 10:16AM Security
Symantec boss pushes “reputational security”

Symantec boss pushes “reputational security”

The new head of Symantec has used his keynote at the RSA 2009 conference to call for a new method of security operations.
Iain Thomson Apr 22 2009 6:31AM Security
Wireless and wired security: one and the same

Wireless and wired security: one and the same

Some enterprises believe they don't have to concern themselves with wireless security if they don't run sensitive information on their networks. This can be a costly mistake, as Motorola's Ronald van Kleunen explains.
Ronald van Kleunen Apr 21 2009 2:30PM Security
Obama appoints federal CTO

Obama appoints federal CTO

US President Barack Obama has appointed the federal government's first-ever chief technology officer (CTO).
Angela Moscaritolo Apr 21 2009 10:12AM Security
Twitter under attack again

Twitter under attack again

A new scam has emerged affecting users of the popular Twitter micro-blogging site, while security experts reported that hackers are taking advantage of heightened public interest in Twitter-related security issues to spread malware.
Phil Muncaster Apr 21 2009 10:04AM Security
IT contractors seek job security

IT contractors seek job security

IT contractors are placing their hopes on the public sector for more stable work opportunities, according to research.
Angelica Mari Apr 21 2009 6:41AM Training & Development
SSH server attacks resurface

SSH server attacks resurface

Security researchers are warning administrators to secure their servers in the wake of new Secure Shell (SSH) attacks.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009 6:20AM Security
auDA appeal against Bottle injunction rejected

auDA appeal against Bottle injunction rejected

Bottle Domains' temporary injunction against auDA revoking its accreditation stands after the Victorian Supreme Court turned down an appeal by the regulator.
Ry Crozier Apr 17 2009 11:58AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft welcomed for patches that many claim are overdue

Microsoft welcomed for patches that many claim are overdue

The latest patches from Microsoft have been welcomed despite many of the vulnerabilities having been reported several years ago.
Dan Raywood Apr 17 2009 10:03AM Security
Updated: Bottle injunction endangered by auDA appeal

Updated: Bottle injunction endangered by auDA appeal

Bottle Domains temporary injunction against a revoke of its .AU accreditation is in limbo after the ruling was appealed by the domain regulator, auDA.
Ry Crozier Apr 17 2009 8:21AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft launches first hosted security product

Microsoft launches first hosted security product

Microsoft today made a number of announcements under its Business Ready Security initiative, including its first hosted security offering, and a public beta of the Stirling integrated security suite.
Phil Muncaster Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Security
Companies missing a trick with Windows security

Companies missing a trick with Windows security

IT security consultancy Comsec and training consultancy XTSeminars launched a new advisory paper today outlining five key areas that companies are overlooking when securing Windows environments.
Phil Muncaster Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Security
Alcatel-Lucent revamps OmniSwitch network OS

Alcatel-Lucent revamps OmniSwitch network OS

Alcatel-Lucent has unveiled a new operating system for its OmniSwitch family of local area network switches.
Ian Williams Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Networking
Bottle Domains wins injunction against auDA

Bottle Domains wins injunction against auDA

Bottle Domains has won a temporary injunction against the Australian domain name regulator that could see its reinstatement as early as today.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2009 4:47PM Telco/ISP
Bottle Domains seeks block on auDA termination

Bottle Domains seeks block on auDA termination

Bottle Domains is seeking a Supreme Court injunction to stop the Australian domain name regulator from revoking its accreditation.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2009 1:40PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft brings April shower of patches

Microsoft brings April shower of patches

Microsoft has released its latest monthly security update, addressing 23 security vulnerabilities with eight different bulletins.
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2009 11:06AM Security
Bottle Domains dumped by auDA over security breach

Bottle Domains dumped by auDA over security breach

The Australian domain name administrator has ruled out a review of its registrar agreements in the wake of its decision to terminate Bottle Domains accreditation today over a security breach.
Ry Crozier Apr 15 2009 2:26PM Security
Check Point wraps up Nokia Security Appliance buy

Check Point wraps up Nokia Security Appliance buy

Security firm Check Point has wrapped up its acquisition of Nokia's security appliance business.
Staff Writers Apr 15 2009 10:58AM Security
VMware patches new critical security vulnerability

VMware patches new critical security vulnerability

VMware has issued patches for a critical security vulnerability in its ESX and ESXi virtualisation products.
Chuck Miller Apr 14 2009 11:23AM Security
Trend Micro revamps endpoint offerings

Trend Micro revamps endpoint offerings

Security vendor Trend Micro has released a revamped version of its enterprise security line for end-users.
Shaun Nichols Apr 14 2009 6:15AM Security

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