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.

Budget highlights IT security

Budget highlights IT security

The Howard government's election budget holds few surprises for the IT sector, with security agencies the biggest winners for the third year running.
Siobhan Chapman May 12 2004 12:00AM Security
Microsoft issues single security advisory for May

Microsoft issues single security advisory for May

Microsoft on Tuesday posted one security bulletin for May, a stark contrast to the rash of vulnerabilities it warned of in April.
Marcia Savage May 11 2004 11:17PM Security
Industry changes show at Infosec and Awards

Industry changes show at Infosec and Awards

April held this year’s Infosecurity Europe show with the usual array of security firms touting their wares and hosting discussions. Most exhibitors displayed new products and many were looking markedly happier than last year, when IT spending was in the doldrums and security spending was struggling to hold its head above water. Also interesting was the conference track (despite some spectacularly badly-designed rooms)
Jon Tullett May 6 2004 9:18AM Security
Firms' security spending highly reactive

Firms' security spending highly reactive

Seventy per cent of IT security spending is a direct result of a security breach.
Dan Ilett May 5 2004 4:04PM Security
Wireless security (2004)

Wireless security (2004)

Companies envisage "wireless" workers easily connecting to contribute, but Rob Jaques knows administrators need to turn dreams into a secure reality
Staff Writers May 5 2004 12:00AM Security
Bluefire expands into managed security

Bluefire expands into managed security

NSW reseller Bluefire Corporation has dumped long-standing partner WatchGuard in favour of rival US vendor SonicWall in a new managed security services provider (MSSP) contract.
Fleur Doidge May 4 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Panel discusses top infosec issues

Panel discusses top infosec issues

Making security policies effective, patch management, and risk analysis were among the many issues discussed and debated Tuesday by a panel of infosec experts at Infosecurity Europe in London.
Marcia Savage Apr 27 2004 2:44PM Security
DTI: UK firms need to wise up to security

DTI: UK firms need to wise up to security

Three-quarters of UK firms suffered at least one malicious security breach last year.
Dan Ilett Apr 27 2004 1:19PM Security
Dutch firm opts for managed security service

Dutch firm opts for managed security service

A Dutch chemical company is to protect its 1,100 users by investing in a three-year managed security service.
Dan Ilett Apr 23 2004 11:51AM Security
Cisco: change your security protocols, please!

Cisco: change your security protocols, please!

Cisco is urging customers to switch use of security protocols after a new software tool exploited a serious flaw in its WLAN products.
Dan Ilett Apr 15 2004 2:23PM Security
Home Office security regulator pilots biometrics

Home Office security regulator pilots biometrics

A security regulations body in the Home Office is piloting the use of biometrics to authenticate 100 of its staff.
Dan Ilett Apr 15 2004 12:07PM Security
Access, compliance and overall security top concerns

Access, compliance and overall security top concerns

About 30 percent of some 100 IT executives stated that control of access to critical infrastructure is the most important improvement to achieve for their IT operations.
Illena Armstrong Apr 14 2004 2:44PM Security
Antivirus is the most common security technology [NB Awaiting more info]

Antivirus is the most common security technology [NB Awaiting more info]

Antivirus applications are the most commonly used security technology.
Dan Ilett Apr 13 2004 4:58PM Security
Department of Homeland Security to buy secure data network

Department of Homeland Security to buy secure data network

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to pay $350 million for the implementation of a secure data network.
Dan Ilett Apr 13 2004 3:39PM Security
Worms expose security secrets

Worms expose security secrets

With the proliferation of worms being bred to attack your security, patch management is becoming increasingly time consuming. Ron Condon asks if there is an easier way
Ron Condon Apr 13 2004 3:14PM Security
IT security insurance prices to fall

IT security insurance prices to fall

IT security insurance costs are set to drop as companies and insurers get a better grasp of the threats.
Dan Ilett Apr 13 2004 3:14PM Security
Task force: Infosec must be part of corporate governance

Task force: Infosec must be part of corporate governance

A task force of the National Cyber Security Partnership (NCSP) Monday released its recommendations for organizations to incorporate cybersecurity into their corporate governance systems.
Marcia Savage Apr 12 2004 9:12PM Security
One out of two firms prefer IT security to cost cutting

One out of two firms prefer IT security to cost cutting

One in two UK businesses regard IT security as a higher priority than cost cutting.
Dan Ilett Apr 8 2004 3:32PM Security
tScheme to raise security awareness in companies

tScheme to raise security awareness in companies

An online regulatory body is launching a PR campaign to raise awareness of IT security in organisations.
Dan Ilett Apr 7 2004 3:34PM Security
Putnam group releases infosec recommendations

Putnam group releases infosec recommendations

A group formed by Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Florida) last fall to study alternatives to cybersecurity legislation released its recommendations Tuesday.
Marcia Savage Apr 6 2004 11:21PM Security

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