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.

Review: Windows Server 2003 Security, Volume 2

Author Roberta Bragg

Jon Tullett Jun 30 2005 12:00AM Security

McAfee rolls out global program to Aust partners

Security vendor McAfee has made its global SecurityAlliance partner program available to resellers in Australia and New Zealand.

Staff Writers Jun 29 2005 10:36AM Security

Review: The Black Book on Corporate Security

Publisher Larstan

Jon Tullett Jun 29 2005 12:00AM Security

CA acquires security software maker

Computer Associates has acquired Tiny Software, a developer of firewalls and other endpoint security for Windows desktops and servers.

Marcia Savage Jun 27 2005 9:49PM Security

Kanbay sheds local security, connectivity arms

US-listed Kanbay has spun off its local connectivity and security businesses as a new Australian-owned-and-managed integrator called Loop Technology.

Fleur Doidge Jun 24 2005 1:00PM Security

Best practices for implementing data security

In recent years, enterprise security spending has focused primarily on firewalls, intrusion prevention, spam filtering and antivirus products, all designed to protect organizations’ IT boundaries.

Steve Crawford Jun 22 2005 2:19PM Security

Hackers target security product flaws

Hackers are increasingly taking aim at vulnerabilities in security products rather than operating systems, according to a new report.

René Millman Jun 22 2005 1:52PM Security

BJ's Wholesale Club settles FTC charges of lax security

BJ's Wholesale Club has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over charges that it failed to protect sensitive customer data, which led to millions in fraudulent purchases.

Marcia Savage Jun 21 2005 5:13PM Security

Debate» IPS promises much in terms of extra security for networks, but the promise is a false one

Ron Smith Jun 21 2005 12:39PM Security

Security breach hits 40 million card holders

Forty million credit cards were exposed to potential fraud in a security breach at a payment-card processor.

Marcia Savage Jun 20 2005 9:42AM Security

Firewall Systems ups threat management offering

Networking and security distributor Firewall Systems has partnered Check Point Software and Resilience Corporation to market a firewall, VPN and security appliance bundled with Firewall services.

Fleur Doidge Jun 17 2005 12:00PM Security

USBs create security nightmare

USB flash drives and media players are creating huge security holes for businesses, a new study has revealed.

David Quainton Jun 14 2005 2:36PM Security

(ISC)2 kicks off program to support local infosec groups

The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium - (ISC)2 - has launched a pilot program to provide local networking and professional growth opportunities for its members.

Marcia Savage Jun 10 2005 9:41PM Security

Review: Gateway Security 5440

Symantec's Gateway Security 5440 fits in the middle of its 5400 series range. It comes with six Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, although you can also buy the 5441, with four fiber and two copper interfaces instead.

Christopher Moody Jun 10 2005 12:00AM Security

Review: Internet Security & Acceleration Server 2004 Enterprise Edition

Microsoft's Internet Security & Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004, is the company's application for turning a Windows 2000 or 2003 server into an enterprise firewall. Installation was painless on our test Windows 2003 server.

Christopher Moody Jun 10 2005 12:00AM Security