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.

Denver to intro biometric airport security checks

Denver to intro biometric airport security checks

Fast Lane Option Card shown off at conference.
Clement James Oct 3 2006 9:45AM Security
Editorial: Security boosts your brand

Editorial: Security boosts your brand

How often does the word "brand" pop up in conversations with your fellow professionals? I'd stick out my neck and say hardly ever.
Paul Fisher Oct 2 2006 2:48PM Security
Stration worm masquerades as security patch

Stration worm masquerades as security patch

Users must resist the temptation of opening unsolicited attachments, says
security firm.
Matt Chapman Sep 29 2006 10:05AM Security
US experts launch VoIP security partnership

US experts launch VoIP security partnership

ISS, BellSouth and Georgia Tech Information Security Centre join forces.
Robert Jaques Sep 29 2006 10:03AM Security
One in three managers snub mobile security

One in three managers snub mobile security

Benefits outweigh the risks for many firms.
Matt Chapman Sep 29 2006 10:03AM Security
Cybertrust tackles business partner security

Cybertrust tackles business partner security

Service addresses security anomalies in commercial extranets.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 28 2006 10:23AM Security
Security firm touts end of false positives

Security firm touts end of false positives

Intrusion detection firm nCircle granted key patent.
Clement James Sep 28 2006 10:22AM Security
Researchers issue unofficial IE security patch

Researchers issue unofficial IE security patch

But Microsoft urges users to wait for official update.
Tom Sanders Sep 26 2006 9:56AM Security
Home users bare lion's share of security threats

Home users bare lion's share of security threats

Home users continue to bear the brunt of Internet security attacks, Symantec has found in its January to June 06 Internet Security Threat Report.
Tim Lohman Sep 25 2006 1:44PM Security
Draft released for mobile security standard

Draft released for mobile security standard

Specification is designed to protect data and prevent tampering.
Shaun Nichols Sep 13 2006 10:09AM Security
Security software spend hit US$7.4b in 2005

Security software spend hit US$7.4b in 2005

Rise of 14.8 per cent year-on-year after strong antivirus sales.
Matt Chapman Sep 13 2006 10:09AM Security
RSA Security: Passwords still no good

RSA Security: Passwords still no good

Two-factor authentication vendor RSA Security has continued to heap scorn on password-based ICT security measures.
Staff Writers Sep 12 2006 1:41PM Security
RFID passports raise security fears

RFID passports raise security fears

Information stored on RFID is at risk from skimmers, says security firm.
Clement James Sep 8 2006 10:13AM Security
From The Security Standard: How financial world will react to FFIEC deadline still uncertain

From The Security Standard: How financial world will react to FFIEC deadline still uncertain

As the Dec. 31 deadline creeps closer for financial organizations to comply with new federal guidelines mandating multi-factor authentication, the jury is still out on how financial institutions will react, said a panel of experts speaking Wednesday at The Security Standard conference in Boston.
Dan Kaplan Sep 7 2006 10:39PM Security
Core Security: Multiple flaws in AOL messenger

Core Security: Multiple flaws in AOL messenger

Users of AOL's ICQ instant messenger (IM) were warned this week of multiple vulnerabilities in their IM software.
Frank Washkuch Sep 7 2006 6:24PM Security
The Month: Researchers raise concern over RFID security

The Month: Researchers raise concern over RFID security

Researchers have raised concerns over Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) security and privacy, just as US passports containing the tags are issued.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
The Month: HSBC launches review of customer security setup

The Month: HSBC launches review of customer security setup

HSBC's has launched a review of its customer security setup to address the flaws uncovered by researchers from Cardiff University, which could affect three million UK customers. The problem allowed security researchers armed with key logging software to access customers' bank accounts after only nine attempts.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
The Month: Debate - Is the security threat faced by users of the Mac operating system overhyped?

The Month: Debate - Is the security threat faced by users of the Mac operating system overhyped?

YES - Garry Sidaway senior security consultant, Cybertrust
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
Recruitment: People on the move - Appointment at Internet Security Systems

Recruitment: People on the move - Appointment at Internet Security Systems

Internet Security Systems (ISS) has added Andrew Lawton and Bridget Charles to its northern European management team.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
Review: Enterprise Security Analyzer

Review: Enterprise Security Analyzer

Although this program is simple to use, we found it took a little time to work with set-up and configuration. Set-up is guided by the main set-up wizard, which guides the user through installation and a bit of initial configuration. Once the main install is completed, there are follow-up steps of creating SSL certificates for IIS and possibly many other loose ends, depending on the environment.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Sep 1 2006 12:00AM Security

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