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.

Obama orders 60-day cyber security audit

Obama orders 60-day cyber security audit

US President Barack Obama has ordered an immediate 60 day review of the online security of government IT systems to check for vulnerabilities.
Iain Thomson Feb 10 2009 3:12PM Security
Microsoft promises User Account Control fix

Microsoft promises User Account Control fix

Microsoft has agreed to fix the controversial User Account Control security setting in its Windows 7 operating system.
Shaun Nichols Feb 7 2009 8:06AM Software
Cisco issues wireless router security fix

Cisco issues wireless router security fix

Cisco is advising administrators to update their wireless routers following the release of a new security patch.
Shaun Nichols Feb 6 2009 10:31AM Security
ASIC encrypts hardware with Senetas

ASIC encrypts hardware with Senetas

Only a month into 2009 and Senetas has won a new contract with a Government agency through its local reseller.
Lilia Guan Feb 5 2009 3:32PM Security
Review: Kaspersky Labs Total Space Security v6.0

Review: Kaspersky Labs Total Space Security v6.0

Other products may boast more malware components, but this one is good at what it does.
Michael Lipinski Feb 5 2009 3:05PM Security
(ISC)² publishes security resource guide online

(ISC)² publishes security resource guide online

The global information security resource guide from (ISC)² is now available online.
SC Australia Staff Feb 5 2009 1:30PM Security
Review: F-Secure Client Security 8

Review: F-Secure Client Security 8

This tool offers a large amount of protection, ease of use and management, all for a fair price.
Michael Lipinski Feb 5 2009 1:24PM Security
WiMax Forum taps VeriSign for wireless security

WiMax Forum taps VeriSign for wireless security

The WiMax Forum, the organisation driving the development, standardisation and adoption of WiMax technology, has picked VeriSign's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to provide security for the wireless broadband technology.
Staff Writers Feb 5 2009 11:45AM Security
Financial institutions brace for rise in security breaches

Financial institutions brace for rise in security breaches

Financial institutions are facing an increased risk of security breaches this year owing to budgetary constraints and an increased threat of insider misconduct, according to the latest annual Global Security Survey from Deloitte.
Phil Muncaster Feb 5 2009 10:43AM Security
Financial institutions brace for rise in security breaches

Financial institutions brace for rise in security breaches

Financial institutions are facing an increased risk of security breaches this year owing to budgetary constraints and an increased threat of insider misconduct, according to the latest annual Global Security Survey from Deloitte.
Phil Muncaster Feb 5 2009 6:34AM Security
Cloudmark simplifies email security for ISPs

Cloudmark simplifies email security for ISPs

Messaging security vendor Cloudmark has launched a cloud-based email filtering service for web hosting firms and service providers, designed to provide protection from spam and phishing attacks without the need for costly investment in on-premise resources.
Phil Muncaster Feb 5 2009 12:16AM Security
Anglicare takes on IT SaaS

Anglicare takes on IT SaaS

Community care provider Anglicare has purchased a subscription to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) email and web security solution covering 1,200 users on its network.
Staff Writers Feb 4 2009 4:03PM Security
Anglicare takes on IT security SaaS

Anglicare takes on IT security SaaS

Community care provider Anglicare has purchased a subscription to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) email and web security solution covering 1,200 users on its network.
Staff Writers Feb 4 2009 3:59PM Security
Hackers clone passports in drive-by RFID heist

Hackers clone passports in drive-by RFID heist

A British hacker has shown how easy it is to clone US passport cards that use RFID by conducting a drive-by test on the streets of San Francisco.
Iain Thomson Feb 4 2009 3:55PM Security
Microsoft responds to Windows 7 security gripe

Microsoft responds to Windows 7 security gripe

Microsoft has responded to public criticism of its User Account Control (UAC) system, and has confirmed that it will not classify the reported issue as a security vulnerability.
Shaun Nichols Feb 4 2009 9:38AM Security
US DOJ phishes its own employees

US DOJ phishes its own employees

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has admitted that it has been sending phishing emails to its own employees in order to test their security awareness.
Iain Thomson Feb 3 2009 2:11PM Security
IBM urges rethink on vulnerability assessments

IBM urges rethink on vulnerability assessments

The security industry needs to reprioritise its response to disclosed software vulnerabilities in order to determine more effectively when emergency patching is most needed, according to the latest annual security trends report from IBM.
Phil Muncaster Feb 3 2009 6:43AM Security
Australian Computer Society to use Sophos security solution

Australian Computer Society to use Sophos security solution

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has partnered with Sophos to let members use its Endpoint Security solution as part of their ACS membership.
Staff Writers Feb 2 2009 2:54PM Security
Big security hole punched in Windows 7

Big security hole punched in Windows 7

A prolific Aussie blogger is warning of a possible security hole in the latest beta version of Windows 7.
Shaun Nichols Feb 2 2009 10:54AM Security
Big security hole punched in Windows 7

Big security hole punched in Windows 7

A prolific Aussie blogger is warning of a possible security hole in the latest beta version of Windows 7.
Shaun Nichols Feb 2 2009 12:32AM Software

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