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.

SECURITY CAMERA Propagating Viruses - Who Me?

SECURITY CAMERA Propagating Viruses - Who Me?

My last opinion piece (Winning the Virus War - But When? July 31, www.infosecnews.com/opinion/2002/07/31_01.htm) resulted in some (positive) responses, for which I’m grateful.
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 16 2004 9:58AM Security
For Mid-Sized Organizations, High Security Can Be Low Cost

For Mid-Sized Organizations, High Security Can Be Low Cost

In a tight economy, it’s easy to believe that postponing investments is fiscally responsible.
Steve Schlesinger Jan 16 2004 9:55AM Security
Mobile Security: New Needs on New Devices

Mobile Security: New Needs on New Devices

As personal digital assistants become more powerful and merge with wireless technology, new means are necessary to ensure the security of such devices as well as the enterprise network they are participating in.
Richard Aufreiter Jan 16 2004 9:47AM Security
Fire and Brimstone in 21st Century Security

Fire and Brimstone in 21st Century Security

It is increasingly disturbing to me that individuals of a certain prominence use their vexing ability to understand complex computations to scare the living heck out of the rest of us humble folks.
Melisa LaBancz-Bleasdale Jan 15 2004 3:07PM Security
SECURITY CAMERA: Who Said Crime Doesn’t Pay?

SECURITY CAMERA: Who Said Crime Doesn’t Pay?

I was sitting thinking about some of the crazy sayings people have, some of which are true, such as, “Never put your eggs in one basket” or “A stitch in time saves nine.”
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 15 2004 2:35PM Security
Money Alone Won't Solve Network Security Issues

Money Alone Won't Solve Network Security Issues

The combination of terrorism fears and high-profile virus, worm and denial-of-service attacks, along with ongoing break-in revelations, has given new urgency to network and application security issues.
Taher Elgamal Jan 15 2004 2:12PM Security
Why Application Security is the New Threat

Why Application Security is the New Threat

As the use and exploitation of the Internet matures, so does its need for security.
Dan Cuthbert Jan 15 2004 2:10PM Security
Managed Security Service Providers Are Dead - Long Live MSSPs

Managed Security Service Providers Are Dead - Long Live MSSPs

Managed security services providers (MSSPs) are dead.
Robert Lonadier Jan 15 2004 1:29PM Security
Do It Yourself Security: Cutting Our Umbilical Dependence on the Consultant Community

Do It Yourself Security: Cutting Our Umbilical Dependence on the Consultant Community

A long while ago I had a business card identity that branded me as a Security Export Consultant.
Melisa LaBancz-Bleasdale Jan 15 2004 1:26PM Security
SECURITY CAMERA: A Christmas Carrot

SECURITY CAMERA: A Christmas Carrot

Walking through our local shopping center the other day, mingling with the bustling crowds, it dawned on me that it’s almost that time of year again (only nine weeks to go).
Jayne Parkhouse Jan 15 2004 1:25PM Security
The Anatomy of a Security Incident Response Team

The Anatomy of a Security Incident Response Team

As organizations continue to invest in dedicated information security resources, it is imperative that they also develop the capability to respond to security incidents.
Tom Scholtz Jan 15 2004 1:20PM Security
A Proper Diet of Information Security

A Proper Diet of Information Security

Earlier this year, researchers in Sweden announced that during a research study, they discovered that bread, potato chips, French fries and even cereal contain high levels of the carcinogen acrylamide.
Dan Taylor Jan 15 2004 12:05PM Security
Computer Security - What's Hiding In Your Closet?

Computer Security - What's Hiding In Your Closet?

How's that for a catchy title?
Jack Wiles Jan 15 2004 12:03PM Security
New Technology and Security Déjà Vu

New Technology and Security Déjà Vu

Last May, USA Today reported on the Jacobs family getting implanted with computer chips containing their medical record information.
Ben Rothke Jan 15 2004 11:58AM Security
Monitoring Security from the Inside Out: Intrusion Detection at the Configuration Level

Monitoring Security from the Inside Out: Intrusion Detection at the Configuration Level

Today’s intrusion detection (ID) technology is, for the most part, network-centric.
Andy Evans Jan 15 2004 11:45AM Security
Centrally Managed Network Security: Hope or Reality?

Centrally Managed Network Security: Hope or Reality?

Ask any IT professional to predict the future of computer networking and you will get different answers.
Dan Thomsen Jan 15 2004 11:40AM Security
3Com includes security for switches

3Com includes security for switches

Networking firm 3Com is putting security into its switches.
Dan Ilett Jan 15 2004 11:36AM Security
Making Sense of “Homeland Security”

Making Sense of “Homeland Security”

As the Homeland Security Act makes its way through the United States Congress, the topic of homeland security has become a relevant discussion in the information security marketplace.
Dan Taylor Jan 15 2004 11:27AM Security
Real-World IT Security - The Social Engineering Perils of Commuting

Real-World IT Security - The Social Engineering Perils of Commuting

The morning commute from my suburban town of residence to London, where I presently work, and back is an opportunity to catch up on some reading and the news.
Stuart King Jan 15 2004 11:16AM Security
Redefining Email Security Policies

Redefining Email Security Policies

Corporations the world over are beginning to see email in a whole new light: not just as a revolutionary business tool, but also as a major potential liability if not controlled.
Tanya Candia Jan 15 2004 10:55AM Security

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