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.

Microsoft prepares six November security updates

Microsoft prepares six November security updates

Microsoft is planning to release six security bulletins this Tuesday as part of the company's monthly security patch cycle.
Tom Sanders Nov 13 2006 10:02AM Security
Phishing scam uses Social Security ploy

Phishing scam uses Social Security ploy

US Federal officials are warning Social Security beneficiaries not to fall victim to a phishing scam.
Frank Washkuch Nov 10 2006 6:15PM Security
Pointsec enhances mobile security toolkit

Pointsec enhances mobile security toolkit

Data protection and access control for Nokia E series handsets.
Clement James Nov 9 2006 9:48AM Security
Empowered Democrats could push information security legislation

Empowered Democrats could push information security legislation

Democratic lawmakers supportive of privacy and information security reform will soon get the chance to quicken legislation after the GOP on Tuesday lost control of the House of Representatives and likely the Senate, a leading security lobbyist said today.
Dan Kaplan Nov 8 2006 9:36PM Security
On Election Day, IT security executives have doubts about electronic voting

On Election Day, IT security executives have doubts about electronic voting

As America goes to the polls, many IT security leaders have concerns about electronic voting systems being used across the land.
Ericka Chickowski Nov 7 2006 9:27PM Security
Study: Physical security critical to IT resilience

Study: Physical security critical to IT resilience

Financial organisations believe physical security is the most important factor when protecting their IT infrastructure, according to a survey released today.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 6 2006 5:13PM Security
Clearing the hurdles to improved endpoint security

Clearing the hurdles to improved endpoint security

Today's workforce is more efficient than ever, utilising communications and storage devices that make the transfer of information fast and convenient. However, the time these tools save can be lost as a result of the data security risks the devices pose for the companies that use them.
Gil Sever, Nov 2 2006 7:08PM Security
Homeland Security committee has doubts about RFID

Homeland Security committee has doubts about RFID

The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for tracking humans took a hit in a recent study released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Emerging Applications and Integrity Advisory Committee.
Frank Washkuch Nov 2 2006 5:24PM Security
Using proper standards for organisational security

Using proper standards for organisational security

In the last couple of years, the role of the information security function in many organisations has achieved recognition as an important component of the organisation's overall risk management strategy.
Rudy Bakalov, Nov 1 2006 10:04PM Security
Take a proactive approach to email security

Take a proactive approach to email security

Anti-spam and anti-virus are undeniable necessities, but today's threat landscape has changed, requiring multiple layers of security technologies to keep business-critical email flowing. Email security is more than simply anti-spam and anti-virus. It's time to put true preemptive protection in email security.
Carsten Dietrich, Nov 1 2006 8:55PM Security
Security firm warns of Halloween malware

Security firm warns of Halloween malware

Cyber-tricksters using 'typo-attack' to spread malicious software.
Clement James Nov 1 2006 10:04AM Security
Review: Workshare Protect Enterprise

Review: Workshare Protect Enterprise

Workshare Protect Enterprise Suite is a big program for big organisations. It is a true large-scale extrusion prevention application. Successful deployment of this client/server application requires configuration of Microsoft Server 2003 and Microsoft SQL Server, as well as detailed knowledge of these platforms. However, once installed, it is easy to use and can be customised for many different conditions and controls.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Nov 1 2006 12:00AM Security
Security vendor circumvents Windows Vista's Patchguard

Security vendor circumvents Windows Vista's Patchguard

Microsoft vows to block shortcut.
Tom Sanders Oct 30 2006 11:28AM Security
Web application security brought into focus

Web application security brought into focus

Deal makes app protection part of IT projects.
Andrew Charlesworth Oct 30 2006 11:28AM Security
Security vendor circumvents Windows Vista's Patchguard

Security vendor circumvents Windows Vista's Patchguard

Security researchers with Authentium have found a way to circumvent the Patchguard security technology that Microsoft has built into the 64-bit version of its forthcoming Windows Vista operating system.
Tom Sanders Oct 27 2006 3:30PM Security
Human factor essential for IT security

Human factor essential for IT security

Global enterprises need to focus more time on policies, processes and people rather than technology if they are to successfully secure IT infrastructures, a report claimed today.
Robert Jaques Oct 27 2006 9:43AM Security
Microsoft issues IT security call to arms

Microsoft issues IT security call to arms

Despite on-going spat with McAfee and Symantec.
Clement James Oct 26 2006 9:55AM Security
From InfoSecurity NY: Physical, IT security coming together

From InfoSecurity NY: Physical, IT security coming together

The convergence of physical and IT security within organisations soon will become the norm - not the exception - but key challenges await those businesses and government agencies adopting the new business model, a panel of experts said today at InfoSecurity NY.
Dan Kaplan Oct 25 2006 11:22PM Security
Transportation Security Administration, Defense Department to roll out ActivIdentity smart cards

Transportation Security Administration, Defense Department to roll out ActivIdentity smart cards

Digital identity provider ActivIdentity announced this week that it won key, two-year contracts to provide identification card technology to two federal government agencies charged with safeguarding Americans.
Dan Kaplan Oct 25 2006 5:02PM Security
Spam costly for SMBs

Spam costly for SMBs

Vulnerable SMBs are losing money and time as spam attacks shift towards them and away from better protected enterprises, attendees to a Government run seminar for National E-Security and Awareness Week claimed yesterday.
Negar Salek Oct 25 2006 3:21PM Security

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