In Depth
Big Data Investigations: Opportunity and Risk
Experts say large-scale security analytics can cut through the noise to find key intelligence. But connecting the dots can lead to legal trouble
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Researchers develop industrial systems that watch for breach
With the new networking method, devices are able spot a problem unit and then isolate it from the network before it can do any damage6
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Fed offensive fueling hacker underground, report says
With the government said to be the biggest buyer of malicious tools, some fear it will weaken the nation's cyber defenses -- public and private 6
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Experts ding DHS vulnerability sharing plan as too limited
Without universally availability, plan could miss smaller businesses hackers could use as an entry point to critical infrastructure companies
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Booming mobile industry spawning global criminal marketplace
In an alarming 'post-PC' era alert, working group says criminal infrastructure created much faster than it was for PC fraud
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Facebook attacked with credential-harvesting malware
Dorkbot variant infection unusual because the criminals exploited a flaw in the file-sharing site MediaFire to spread the malware
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Pressure mounts for building in security during application development
Microsoft survey of IT pros and developers worldwide found only 37% worked for organizations that built products with security in mind
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Nation's critical infrastructure cyber defenses weak, DHS tells hearing
Experts criticize government's threat sharing, noting it wants the private sector to be generous but it's stingy with the private sector
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Information Security eGuide
As the reliability, availability and integrity of corporate data becomes more and more essential to the viability of the enterprise, executives are turning an interested eye to the topic of information security. While this increased interest can mean information security projects get more attention - and hopefully more funding - it also means that security professionals need to be prepared. Successful security strategies today require not only the right planning, talent and solutions, but also the ability to inform, educate and demonstrate to executives how valuable corporate data is being protected.
In this eGuide, CIO along with sister publications Network World, InfoWorld and CSO, cover the pertinent information security topics of today. Read on to learn how to deal with threats, build effective security strategies and prepare for increased scrutiny.
In this eGuide, CIO along with sister publications Network World, InfoWorld and CSO, cover the pertinent information security topics of today. Read on to learn how to deal with threats, build effective security strategies and prepare for increased scrutiny.
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LulzSec members sent to prison for infamous DDoS attacks
"I regret 95% of the things I've ever typed on the internet."
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In a sea of malware, viruses make a small comeback
Microsoft has noticed a small uptick in viruses that infect files
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How to keep the feds from snooping on your cloud data
Virtual padlocks can keep storage providers -- and the government -- from accessing data in the cloud
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Oracle renumbers Java patch updates, confuses users even more
New numbering scheme necessary to take into account increase in zero-day patches
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Internet Explorer 10 blocks more malware than Chrome or Firefox, test finds
App Rep system gives IE10 the edge, finds NSS Labs
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Data loss prevention: Refreshing data security to meet an evolving threat environment
CDW's reference guides provide a high-level, informative take on today's most pressing IT solution areas and related issues. Speaking to the interests and concerns of IT managers and their staff, as well as their enterprise counterparts, the guides provide up-to-date summaries, strategic guidance and best practice tips on the technologies driving IT operations forward. Some of the topics covered in this Data Loss Prevention Reference Guide include conducting a risk-benefit analysis, strategies for securing data access, drafting data security policies, and choosing the right network-, endpoint- or channel-specific solution.
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Pushdo botnet is evolving, becomes more resilient to takedown attempts
A new Pushdo malware variant uses domain generation techniques to call home if normal communications fail, researchers say
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Russia signs international privacy pact
Convention 108 was established to safeguard private data
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Google allowing Android app vendors to illegally collect user data, lawsuit alleges
Complaint, filed recently in California, is amended version of an earlier lawsuit against the company
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