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.

Vista Launch: New OS an opportunity for niche security firms

Vista Launch: New OS an opportunity for niche security firms

While most major security vendors worked out the kinks in their Windows Vista-compatible offerings this week, some niche vendors were taking advantage of the corporate launch to unveil new security solutions.
Ericka Chickowski Dec 4 2006 9:20AM Security
Security experts warn of Vista-specific malware

Security experts warn of Vista-specific malware

With Vista launching today, a security firm warned that its list of the top 10 viruses detected worldwide during November 2006 includes three types of malware capable of infecting Microsoft’s next-gen Windows platform.
Clement James Dec 1 2006 3:19PM Security
Oracle hits back at security critics

Oracle hits back at security critics

Database vendor's claim that it is "leading the industry" greeted with
chuckles.
Tom Sanders Nov 30 2006 12:50PM Security
Apple update patches 31 security flaws

Apple update patches 31 security flaws

Update repairs known Wi-Fi issue.
Shaun Nichols Nov 30 2006 12:50PM Security
Gartner: Web security fears cause losses in 2006

Gartner: Web security fears cause losses in 2006

Consumer anxiety about internet security has caused a US$2 billion loss in e-commerce and banking transactions this year, according to a Gartner analyst.
Ericka Chickowski Nov 29 2006 9:36AM Security
Symantec Vista security advances despite Patchguard

Symantec Vista security advances despite Patchguard

Symantec has released a public beta of its Norton Internet Security 2007 and Norton AntiVirus 2007 suites for Microsoft's forthcoming Windows Vista operating system.
Tom Sanders Nov 29 2006 9:19AM Security
Most surfers still ignoring IT security

Most surfers still ignoring IT security

Insecurity through ignorance.
Robert Jaques Nov 28 2006 10:01AM Security
IT security risks impede business development

IT security risks impede business development

Companies are being held back by IT security and data storage concerns, according to a recent study.
Emma Pritchard Nov 27 2006 3:23PM Security
Security firm warns of Christmas spyware

Security firm warns of Christmas spyware

Security software developer PC Tools has said that up to 50 percent of new spyware threats coming from China and Russia target specific information for identity theft.
Clement James Nov 27 2006 9:56AM Security
Microsoft beats Oracle in security showdown

Microsoft beats Oracle in security showdown

Microsoft is beating Oracle hands down with the security of its database, according to a new report.
Tom Sanders Nov 23 2006 9:54AM Security
Businesses failing to report security breaches

Businesses failing to report security breaches

Cyber criminals are escaping punishment because companies are failing to report security breaches according to Detective Inspector Chris Simpson, former head of the Metropolitan Police Computer Crime Unit in the UK.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 22 2006 9:30AM Security
Small businesses have few resources for network security

Small businesses have few resources for network security

Protecting home computer networks against security threats is as problematic as managing a small business, according to former White House cybersecurity advisor Howard Schmidt.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 20 2006 6:26PM Security
Mirapoint to ensure email security at the NHS

Mirapoint to ensure email security at the NHS

The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is to employ Mirapoint appliances to safeguard the confidential content travelling via its email, calendar, and directory system, NHSmail.
Emma Pritchard Nov 17 2006 4:06PM Security
Microsoft rolls out corporate client security beta

Microsoft rolls out corporate client security beta

Forefront antivirus and spyware software released to testers.
Tom Sanders Nov 17 2006 9:54AM Security
Microsoft launches test version of Forefront Client Security

Microsoft launches test version of Forefront Client Security

Microsoft has released a public beta of its latest enterprise security product.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 15 2006 4:56PM Security
Two become one: Making sense of storage and security convergence

Two become one: Making sense of storage and security convergence

The merging of two IT industries always leads to the formation of a new buzzword, followed by a period of furious head-scratching as to what exactly it means. Integrators and their customers are best advised to wait on the sidelines until the dust settles, standards are set and commodification, that harbinger of good value, arrives.
Sholto Macpherson Nov 15 2006 10:46AM Storage
Market heats up after feeding frenzy

Market heats up after feeding frenzy

In an industry swimming with fish of all sizes, 2006 will remembered as the year in which the storage predators went to lunch. After its multi-billion dollar purchase of industry leader RSA Security, EMC is looking like the cat that got the cream.
Sholto Macpherson Nov 15 2006 10:43AM Storage
Microsoft plugs seven critical security holes

Microsoft plugs seven critical security holes

Microsoft has released a security update that repairs a total of nine software vulnerabilities, seven of which are rated "critical".
Tom Sanders Nov 15 2006 8:58AM Security
Stolen laptop triggers security investigation

Stolen laptop triggers security investigation

A laptop computer containing sensitive customer data was stolen from the home of an employee of UK based company Nationwide, triggering an investigation by financial regulators, the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 14 2006 4:01PM Security
Web retailers urged to tighten security

Web retailers urged to tighten security

Christmas shoppers have a right to expect a secure service, says report.
Robert Jaques Nov 14 2006 9:45AM Security

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