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.

Infosec: Vendors rapped over sloppy security

Infosec: Vendors rapped over sloppy security

An antivirus firm has called for the introduction of an ISO-type certificate to guarantee that security procedures have been adhered to during the manufacturing of electronic devices..
Ian Williams Apr 23 2008 3:14PM Security
Facebook defends social networking security

Facebook defends social networking security

Social networking giant Facebook has defended its security and privacy controls in the face of criticism from industry experts, at this year's Infosecurity Europe show in London.
Phil Muncaster Apr 23 2008 11:11AM Security
US security blunder exposes residents' data

US security blunder exposes residents' data

The names, addresses and social security numbers of tens of thousands of Oklahoma residents were exposed to the general public for a period of at least three years.
Clement James Apr 23 2008 7:29AM Security
Infosec: Security community must work together

Infosec: Security community must work together

Microsoft has called on companies to work together to improve overall security, and not just rely on the police to do it for them.
Iain Thomson Apr 23 2008 7:29AM Security
Infosec: More travel sites blocked than porn sites

Infosec: More travel sites blocked than porn sites

Companies that limit employee use of the internet are more likely to block travel and social networking sites than porn sites, according to a report released today at Infosec Europe 2008.
Iain Thomson Apr 23 2008 7:29AM Security
New controls to protect data in the public sector in UK

New controls to protect data in the public sector in UK

In spite of [UK] government moves to tighten data security in the public sector, there is still much to be done, according to the information commissioner.
Mark Mayne Apr 22 2008 5:10PM Security
Visa launches intelligent decisioning service

Visa launches intelligent decisioning service

Visa Risk Manager will address fraud losses and help issuers approve a greater number of legitimate credit and debit transactions.
Sue Marquette Poremba Apr 21 2008 9:51AM Security
University of Miami admits to stolen medical records

University of Miami admits to stolen medical records

The University of Miami disclosed on Friday that one of its storage vendors lost a number of back-up tapes containing the personal information of more than two million patients.
Dan Kaplan Apr 21 2008 9:46AM Security
Review: Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Suite

Review: Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Suite

Bringing together some of Trend Micro's features from its larger appliance-based systems, the InterScan Web Security Suite focuses on protecting against malicious web-based threats, along with traditional URL filtering.
Peter Stephenson, Apr 21 2008 5:00AM Security
Apple, Mozilla patch browser security problems

Apple, Mozilla patch browser security problems

Apple patched the Mac and Windows versions of Safari, while Mozilla fixed a vulnerability in Firefox.
Chuck Miller Apr 18 2008 9:52AM Security
Too much competition hurting security

Too much competition hurting security

The existence of too many security companies in the market is causing information overload for IT managers, according to experts..
Iain Thomson Apr 16 2008 7:45AM Security
Security lessons from San Francisco

Security lessons from San Francisco

Aligning IT security projects with business objectives and the huge growth in web threats were the key topics at this week’s RSA security show in San Francisco.
Gareth Morgan Apr 14 2008 11:22AM Security
Remote workers present biggest security threat

Remote workers present biggest security threat

Remote and branch workers are judged to be the highest security risks by IT managers, but sales staff are considered the worst offenders in consuming network bandwidth for non-work related activities, according to recent research by network optimisation firm Blue Coat Systems..
Staff Writers Apr 14 2008 7:35AM Security
More accountability needed in data protection

More accountability needed in data protection

Security breaches that affect consumer data should result in gaol terms or fines for those responsible, according to Websense research.
Staff Writers Apr 11 2008 1:54PM Security
IBM: We're gettting out of the security business

IBM: We're gettting out of the security business

Veteran IBM executive Val Rahmani, just six weeks into the post of General Manager of IBM Internet Security Systems, uses RSA keynote to appeal for end to siloed security thinking.
SC Australia Staff Apr 10 2008 6:10PM Security
Online security: "good enough" may not be good enough anymore

Online security: "good enough" may not be good enough anymore

What happens when "good enough" just isn't good enough anymore?
Jim Bidzos, vice chairman of the board, VeriSign Apr 10 2008 4:10PM Security
Microsoft ties together security products

Microsoft ties together security products

Stirling brings together client, server and network security products
Phil Muncaster Apr 10 2008 2:41PM Security
RSA '08: Protecting enterprise information outweighs all else

RSA '08: Protecting enterprise information outweighs all else

Protecting information is the frontline for security professionals today according to John W Thompson, chairman of the board and CEO at Symantec.
Negar Salek, live at RSA Apr 10 2008 10:56AM Security
Experts urge fundamental rethink of IT security

Experts urge fundamental rethink of IT security

IT chiefs must forget about securing their infrastructure and focus on securing data if they are to protect vital corporate assets, experts have argued.
Gareth Morgan Apr 10 2008 7:37AM Security
Google shares its security secrets

Google shares its security secrets

Google is offering security professionals a look into its security systems..
Shaun Nichols Apr 10 2008 7:31AM Security

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