Better incentives required to stop data loss 

Better incentives required to stop data loss

In Risk - By Ian Williams, 30 April 2009 10:20 AM
Organisations do not know enough about the source, reason and frequency of data leaks, and more incentives need to be put in place to encourage better data protection, ...
Firms fear social networks threat 

Firms fear social networks threat

In Messaging - By Phil Muncaster, 29 April 2009 10:09 AM
Two-thirds of systems administrators are worried that employees are sharing too much information on social networking sites and threatening the security of corporate systems, ...
23 per cent of users fall for spear phishing 

23 per cent of users fall for spear phishing

In Hackers - By Angela Moscsaritolo, 11 March 2009 10:36 AM
A new study found that 23 per cent of people worldwide will fall for spear phishing attacks.
Infosecurity: Go back to mainframe security 

Infosecurity: Go back to mainframe security

In Risk - By Mark Mayne, 25 April 2008 12:41 PM
Google calls for a return to mainframe security values
Mobile devices must be secured as standard 

Mobile devices must be secured as standard

In Networks - By Mark Mayne, 25 April 2008 12:40 PM
Security experts call for handset manufacturers to include security as standard
Infosecurity: Critical infrastructure under threat 

Infosecurity: Critical infrastructure under threat

In Risk - By Mark Mayne, 25 April 2008 12:39 PM
Experts believe that a rise in security threats to businesses also endangers vital infrastructure
Infosec: IT lawyers missing a trick 

Infosec: IT lawyers missing a trick

In Hackers - By Iain Thomson, 25 April 2008 12:37 PM
Lawyers relying on the disclosure of computer evidence are losing out on valuable clues, experts warned today.
Infosec: IBM offers 'security-as-a-service' 

Infosec: IBM offers 'security-as-a-service'

In Cloud - By Ian Williams, 25 April 2008 12:35 PM
IBM's Internet Security Systems (ISS) division has launched new services designed to help smaller companies improve their overall IT security systems.
Are we being manipulated into security decisions? 

Are we being manipulated into security decisions?

In Risk - By Mark Mayne, 24 April 2008 10:51 AM
Security guru Bruce Schneider asked Infosec delegates to consider the psychology of security threats and their decision-making process.
SC AWARDS EUROPE 2008: Winners announced 

SC AWARDS EUROPE 2008: Winners announced

By SC Australia Staff, 24 April 2008 10:41 AM
The winners of the SC Awards Europe 2008 were announced last night at an event attended by the great and the good of the information security industry.
Infosec: McAfee claims world's fastest network security suite 

Infosec: McAfee claims world's fastest network security suite

In Web/client - 24 April 2008 9:41 AM
McAfee has taken the wraps off its Total Protection for Network suite at the InfoSec security show in London which it claims is the fastest in its class.
Data breaches drive encryption uptake 

Data breaches drive encryption uptake

In Risk - By Mark Mayne, 23 April 2008 5:13 PM
A sizeable 60 per cent of UK organisations have suffered at least one data breach over the last 12 months, according to a new survey.
Infosecurity: RFID hacks defeat new UK passport security 

Infosecurity: RFID hacks defeat new UK passport security

In Risk - By Mark Mayne, 23 April 2008 3:38 PM
Researchers today demonstrated new hacking tools that allow easy and fast cloning of RFID chips, including those used in new UK biometric passports
Facebook defends social networking security 

Facebook defends social networking security

By Phil Muncaster, 23 April 2008 11:11 AM
Social networking giant Facebook has defended its security and privacy controls in the face of criticism from industry experts, at this year's Infosecurity Europe show in London.
Infosec: Security community must work together 

Infosec: Security community must work together

In Risk - By Iain Thomson, 23 April 2008 9:53 AM
Microsoft has called on companies to work together to improve overall security, and not just rely on the police to do it for them.
Infosec: More travel sites blocked than porn sites 

Infosec: More travel sites blocked than porn sites

In Risk - By Iain Thomson, 23 April 2008 9:52 AM
Companies that limit employee use of the internet are more likely to block travel and social networking sites than porn sites, according to a report released today at Infosec ...
New controls to protect data in the public sector in UK 

New controls to protect data in the public sector in UK

In Risk - By Mark Mayne, 22 April 2008 5:10 PM
In spite of [UK] government moves to tighten data security in the public sector, there is still much to be done, according to the information commissioner.
From InfoSec 2007: Effective biometrics solutions still face hurdles before widespread deployment 

From InfoSec 2007: Effective biometrics solutions still face hurdles before widespread deployment

In Crypto - By Dan Kaplan, 21 March 2007 12:25 AM
Biometrics is an effective authentication technology loaded with potential, but it must clear significant hurdles before gaining widespread adoption, a prominent security ...
InfoSec 2007: Company-wide support needed for successful security policy 

InfoSec 2007: Company-wide support needed for successful security policy

In Risk - By Dan Kaplan, 20 March 2007 1:59 AM
Developing a comprehensive information security policy will result in a more secure network but it first requires sound planning, company-wide support and time and effort, one ...
UK launches first Infosec professional institute 

UK launches first Infosec professional institute

By Ron Condon, 28 February 2006 11:22 AM
The world's first professional institute for information security practitioners received its offical launch yesterday (Monday 27 Jan.) with support coming from both UK industry ...
Agency infosec weaknesses threaten federal data 

Agency infosec weaknesses threaten federal data

By Marcia Savage, 15 July 2005 9:40 PM
Weaknesses in information security policies and practices at 24 federal agencies put federal information and data systems at risk, according to a report by the Government ...
DHS infosec weaknesses cited 

DHS infosec weaknesses cited

By Marcia Savage, 12 July 2005 6:37 PM
The Department of Homeland Security has not fully implemented a comprehensive information security program, according to the Governmental Accountability Office.
(ISC)2 kicks off program to support local infosec groups 

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

By Marcia Savage, 10 June 2005 9:41 PM
The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium - (ISC)2 - has launched a pilot program to provide local networking and professional growth opportunities...
FDIC infosec program lacks controls 

FDIC infosec program lacks controls

By Marcia Savage, 23 May 2005 7:15 PM
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) still needs to shore up its sensitive computer systems, despite making significant improvements to its infosec efforts, ...
Report: DHS infosec program needs improvement 

Report: DHS infosec program needs improvement

By Marcia Savage, 29 October 2004 9:45 PM
Although the Department of Homeland Security has made some progress with its information security program it still has a long way to go, according to a report released ...
Infosec certifications debunked 

Infosec certifications debunked

By Marcia Savage, 28 October 2004 2:13 PM
The information security profession is suffering from a proliferation of certifications, an infosec consultant told attendees at this week’s SC Magazine Forum in Napa, Calif.
DOE infosec weaknesses led to 199 intrusions 

DOE infosec weaknesses led to 199 intrusions

By Marcia Savage, 5 October 2004 10:10 PM
Problems with the Department of Energy's cybersecurity program led to 199 intrusions, affecting 3,531 systems across the agency in fiscal year 2004, according to the DOE's ...
Bill would enhance federal agencies' infosec planning 

Bill would enhance federal agencies' infosec planning

By Marcia Savage, 25 June 2004 12:14 AM
Two legislators have submitted a bill that would amend the Clinger-Cohen Act to boost federal agencies’ infosec planning.
Panel discusses top infosec issues 

Panel discusses top infosec issues

By Marcia Savage, 27 April 2004 2:44 PM
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 ...
Task force: Infosec must be part of corporate governance 

Task force: Infosec must be part of corporate governance

By Marcia Savage, 12 April 2004 9:12 PM
A task force of the National Cyber Security Partnership (NCSP) Monday released its recommendations for organizations to incorporate cybersecurity into their corporate governance...
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