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.

NSW Teachers Credit Union joins Australia Post security service

NSW Teachers Credit Union joins Australia Post security service

Members of NSW Teachers Credit Union will soon have extra security for online transactions after the organisation signed up to Australia Post’s new online security service.
Negar Salek Feb 21 2007 11:26AM Security
TrustWatch to secure for SanDisk USB security

TrustWatch to secure for SanDisk USB security

TrustWatch offers secure configuration and deployment of USB Flash drives.
Staff Writers Feb 20 2007 8:59AM Security
Hacker highlights gaping Vista security hole

Hacker highlights gaping Vista security hole

Microsoft tries to play it down.
Staff Writers Feb 19 2007 9:52AM Software
Email security: Good policy is the answer

Email security: Good policy is the answer

Spam clogging up the server was only the start. A sound email policy is the only way to handle security breaches and compliance.
David Quainton Feb 16 2007 2:46AM Security
Apacs planning new card security measures

Apacs planning new card security measures

The UK Association of Payment Clearing Services (APACS)has announced that it is testing new technology, which will enhance the security of online transactions and reduce card fraud.
Fiona Raisbeck Feb 15 2007 2:47PM Security
Phishers slip through Firefox security net

Phishers slip through Firefox security net

Extra backslash allows for bypass of filter.
Shaun Nichols Feb 12 2007 9:44AM Security
Review: WEBSENSE WEB SECURITY 6.3

Review: WEBSENSE WEB SECURITY 6.3

Websense is a venerable player in the web content filtering arena and this year's entry was no exception to its record of solid products. The Web Security Suite 6.3 is a collection of capabilities in a single software package that addresses most challenges of internet access from the enterprise. The product requires its own server and runs in several operating environments, including Windows and Linux.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Feb 12 2007 12:00AM Security
Security experts beaten at their own game

Security experts beaten at their own game

RSA Conference delegates leave themselves wide open to attack.
Tom Sanders Feb 9 2007 1:36PM Security
Security flaw hits Trend Micro antivirus

Security flaw hits Trend Micro antivirus

Vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution.
Shaun Nichols Feb 9 2007 1:36PM Security
Security experts beaten at their own game

Security experts beaten at their own game

RSA Conference delegates leave themselves wide open to attack.
Tom Sanders Feb 9 2007 12:22PM Security
The security implications of Web 2.0

The security implications of Web 2.0

A car that has less options has fewer things that can break. Power steering, power locks, power seats, seat warmers, and the myriad of other car features provide a better experience, but they also have more items that require maintenance.
Michael Weider, Feb 9 2007 7:15AM Security
RSA: How to convince the 'boss' to invest in security

RSA: How to convince the 'boss' to invest in security

Smile, relax, listen, and exude confidence - but keep that ego in check. Oh, and don't forget that morning pep talk with yourself.
Dan Kaplan Feb 8 2007 5:58PM Security
Security investments remain a tough sell

Security investments remain a tough sell

IT staff struggles to make the case for return on security
investments.
Tom Sanders Feb 8 2007 10:48AM Security
RSA: Core Security says third-party software is Vista's fatal flaw

RSA: Core Security says third-party software is Vista's fatal flaw

Researchers attending RSA Conference 2007 yesterday announced a new vulnerability - with a working exploit - that they said demonstrates Microsoft's Windows Vista's weakest link: its third-party software.
Ericka Chickowski Feb 8 2007 2:30AM Security
Symantec warns against conflicts of security interest

Symantec warns against conflicts of security interest

Microsoft lacks credibility in securing its own operating system, security
vendor alleges.
Tom Sanders Feb 7 2007 10:45AM Software
Microsoft calls for granular security

Microsoft calls for granular security

Digital certificates and smart cards are the future, Microsoft chairman
Bill Gates predicts.
Tom Sanders Feb 7 2007 10:45AM Security
Security experts intercept Zhelatin mutant

Security experts intercept Zhelatin mutant

Zhetlatin.o malware rated as 'moderate' risk.
Robert Jaques Feb 7 2007 10:22AM Security
RSA Conference 2007: The end is near for standalone security solutions, says RSA chief

RSA Conference 2007: The end is near for standalone security solutions, says RSA chief

The time of standalone security solutions is nearing its end, Art Coviello, CEO, RSA Security, said in a keynote address at RSA Conference 2007 today.
Frank Washkuch Feb 6 2007 6:30PM Security
Fearful consumers cry out for biometric security

Fearful consumers cry out for biometric security

An eye for an eye.
Robert Jaques Feb 6 2007 8:41AM Security
Windows Vista security under fire

Windows Vista security under fire

Kaspersky questions platform's ability to fight off malware.
Robert Jaques Jan 31 2007 9:25AM Security

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