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.

UK Foreign Office shuts down visa service after security lapse

UK Foreign Office shuts down visa service after security lapse

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has closed its online visa application system after a security breach last week left thousands exposed to identity fraud.
Fiona Raisbeck May 23 2007 10:25AM Security
Microsoft bolsters Office security

Microsoft bolsters Office security

Microsoft released updates to its productivity suite this week, adding security features for Office 2003 that were developed for Office 2007.
Frank Washkuch May 23 2007 10:12AM Security
Los Alamos beefs up security in wake of data breach

Los Alamos beefs up security in wake of data breach

The theft of classified information by a contractor's former employee has forced the Los Alamos National Laboratory to implement a variety of tactical and strategic security policies commonly found in a private enterprise.
Jim Carr May 23 2007 10:09AM Security
Microsoft tweaks security alerts

Microsoft tweaks security alerts

Users to receive more advanced notification.
Tom Sanders May 18 2007 6:48AM Security
TK Maxx security blunder will cost US$8.3B

TK Maxx security blunder will cost US$8.3B

45 million customers' cards at an estimated US$186 each.
Robert Jaques May 18 2007 6:44AM Security
Auscert2007: Security experts flock to Gold Coast

Auscert2007: Security experts flock to Gold Coast

Australian IT professionals will have an opportunity to discuss critical security issues with security experts during AusCERT2007.
Staff Writers May 17 2007 7:15AM Security
Symantec preps delayed vPro security appliance

Symantec preps delayed vPro security appliance

Virtual security appliance to ship with Intel's Weybridge.
Tom Sanders May 17 2007 6:30AM Security
Wireless security: Balancing act

Wireless security: Balancing act

Organisations need to weigh the convenience of wireless networking against the risks to the integrity of their IT systems. Steve Gold reports.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol May 15 2007 3:59PM Security
Review: SonicWALL Email Security

Review: SonicWALL Email Security

The SonicWall Email Security appliance features protection against threats such as spam, phishing, virus and zero-day attacks.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol May 15 2007 12:00AM Security
Cisco warns of IOS security flaws

Cisco warns of IOS security flaws

Vulnerability could open door for network attacks.
Shaun Nichols May 14 2007 4:40PM Security
Card industry deals out security standards

Card industry deals out security standards

PCI SSC begins discussions to review security standards.
Clement James May 14 2007 4:24PM Security
Avnet distributes SurfControl

Avnet distributes SurfControl

SurfControl has changed the way it goes out to the local market by signing up distirbutor Avnet.
Lilia Guan May 14 2007 12:43PM Security
Study: Firms failing to train staff on data security

Study: Firms failing to train staff on data security

More than half of organisations are failing to train their employees on how to manage sensitive data putting their customers' security at risk, according to the latest research by ARMA International.
Fiona Raisbeck May 11 2007 10:00AM Security
Hackers steal 22,000 Social Security numbers from University in US

Hackers steal 22,000 Social Security numbers from University in US

The University of Missouri is the latest university to fall victim to cybercrime, after hackers breached a database and lifted more than 20,000 Social Security numbers (SSNs).
Dan Kaplan May 10 2007 10:17AM Security
RBS enhances online security

RBS enhances online security

The Royal Bank of Scotland will offer its customers a handheld chip and PIN device to boost the security of its online banking service.
Fiona Raisbeck May 9 2007 9:49AM Security
Commander partners with Earthwave

Commander partners with Earthwave

Commander Communications has signed up to provide Earthwave’s managed security products to end-users in the mid-market sector.
Lilia Guan May 8 2007 2:24PM Security
Review: DirectPointe security package

Review: DirectPointe security package

DirectPointe provided a hosted security offering which included managed firewall and managed intrusion prevention. The offering uses a SonicWall-based firewall that performs automatic blocking of network attacks.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol May 8 2007 7:01AM Security
Bosses accused of flouting email security

Bosses accused of flouting email security

Only 15 percent of companies have a policy on email confidentiality.
Clement James May 7 2007 4:03PM Security
Microsoft beefs up security management tools

Microsoft beefs up security management tools

Enhanced Forefront and System Center brands.
Robert Jaques May 4 2007 3:55PM Security
Microsoft debuts two enterprise security offerings

Microsoft debuts two enterprise security offerings

Microsoft on Wednesday launched two new enterprise security solutions that Redmond executives say will deliver threat protection and simplified management.
Dan Kaplan May 4 2007 10:02AM Security

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