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.

Regulating Security: Telecoms Regulation and Information Security

Regulating Security: Telecoms Regulation and Information Security

With the recent submission to Parliament of the Communications Bill that will give rise to the new Office of Communications (OFCOM), the U.K. is undergoing a dramatic change in the regulation of its communications industries.
Andrew Rathmell Jan 16 2004 1:55PM Security
SECURITY CAMERA: Looking After Number One

SECURITY CAMERA: Looking After Number One

Have you ever noticed the way in which new security solutions seem to appear as an appendage to an already recognized requirement of the IT department’s security strategy?
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 16 2004 1:45PM Security
SECURITY LIBRARY: CERT Guide to System and Network Security

SECURITY LIBRARY: CERT Guide to System and Network Security

CERT (www.cert.org) has released a comprehensive guide for protecting information systems.
Anton Chuvakin Jan 16 2004 1:04PM Security
Identity Management - Delivering Security and Value

Identity Management - Delivering Security and Value

Ensuring information security has never been more important.
Peter Shillito Jan 16 2004 1:00PM Security
Information Security: Addressing the Human Factor

Information Security: Addressing the Human Factor

Interest in information security is at unprecedented levels.
Steve Crutchley Jan 16 2004 12:47PM Security
Is Information Security Crossing the Proverbial You Know What?

Is Information Security Crossing the Proverbial You Know What?

Information security is a hot topic these days, something that often gets credited to an increased awareness of terrorism.
Dan Taylor Jan 16 2004 11:37AM Security
When Worlds Collide: Physical and Information Security

When Worlds Collide: Physical and Information Security

Information security and physical security are frequently viewed as either conflicting or as far removed from one another as the sun is from the moon.
Thresa Lang Jan 16 2004 11:34AM Security
SECURITY CAMERA: A Home Run

SECURITY CAMERA: A Home Run

Telecommuting or teleworking as some call it is still on the increase.
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 16 2004 11:07AM Security
The ‘Risk Gap’: Business Perspectives on Security

The ‘Risk Gap’: Business Perspectives on Security

The dramatic rise in the pace and sophistication of cyberattacks is resulting in real financial and operational losses to major corporations.
Bruce Murphy Jan 16 2004 10:58AM Security
New Security Perspectives: What U.S. Firms Can Learn From Overseas

New Security Perspectives: What U.S. Firms Can Learn From Overseas

In today's climate of increasing security concerns, companies are seeking out new policy and practice concepts in addition to new technology upgrades to address vulnerabilities.
Steve Crutchley Jan 16 2004 10:44AM Security
Survival in the Security Space: Taking a Closer Look at the Ingredients for Longevity

Survival in the Security Space: Taking a Closer Look at the Ingredients for Longevity

Today I was thinking about one-hit wonders.
Melisa LaBancz-Bleasdale Jan 16 2004 10:34AM Security
The Changing Face of Security Penetration Testing

The Changing Face of Security Penetration Testing

The growing importance of adequately protecting computer resources is constantly highlighted by an ever-increasing number of high profile IT security incidents appearing in the media.
Simon Waring Jan 16 2004 10:32AM Security
802.11b Security Needs Beefing Up - And Then Some

802.11b Security Needs Beefing Up - And Then Some

It wasn't until BT Mobility (www.groupbt.com), the recently-created public wireless LAN division of British Telecom, announced its plans earlier this year to open several thousand 802.11b public access hot spots across the U.K., that this writer truly considered the benefits of WLAN access on the go.
Steve Gold Jan 16 2004 10:28AM Security
Economic Models for Information Security

Economic Models for Information Security

Security managers are under increasing pressure from corporate management to justify investments in information security technologies.
Dan Taylor Jan 16 2004 10:23AM Security
Looking for Security Problems, Focus on Organizational Fault Lines

Looking for Security Problems, Focus on Organizational Fault Lines

While it is hard to argue that the general level of security competence is increasing and better security tools are available every day, why is it that security remains a problem?
Mark K. Jan 16 2004 10:17AM Security
Communications Security in the 21st Century

Communications Security in the 21st Century

We are all aware that the ‘electronic age’ in which we exist is in reality an increasingly complex combination of interacting applications.
Staff Writers Jan 16 2004 10:14AM Security
(ISC)²’s Common Body of Knowledge and the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules

(ISC)²’s Common Body of Knowledge and the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules

It is no surprise that the security rules of the U.S. 1996 Health Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) appear closely modeled after existing generally accepted information security best practices.
Micki Krause Jan 16 2004 10:13AM Security
Take Back Your Security Infrastructure

Take Back Your Security Infrastructure

Imagine you work for one of those companies where information security is taken seriously, senior management support is for granted, the appropriate IT defenses are deployed and users are educated on the security policy.
Anton Chuvakin Jan 16 2004 10:08AM Security
Chasing Infosec Budgets and the Loch Ness Monster

Chasing Infosec Budgets and the Loch Ness Monster

Trying to get an accurate, unbiased reading of today’s Internet security arena is like trying to get a non-fuzzy, close-up and genuine photograph of the Loch Ness Monster.
Illena Armstrong Jan 16 2004 10:07AM Security
Security Training - The Essentials

Security Training - The Essentials

The Four Basics
Peter Curran Jan 16 2004 10:04AM Security

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