IN BRIEF Articles
Quick takes on critical security topics
IE or Firefox: Which is More Secure?
Surprise, surprise -- opinions on which Web browser offers better security are not as stark as they were a few years ago. In an informal poll, security pros rated IE, Firefox and others about equal -- for better or worse.
Downadup Worm Now Infects 1 In Every 16 PCs
Scans show 6 percent of PCs already hit with worm; figure may be as high as 30 percent.
The 4 Security Rules Employees Love to Break
Cisco CSO John Stewart gives his take on four security rules employees bend a lot, and what you can do to set them straight.
Security Predictions: Two Views of DHS
Whither homeland security? Amit Yoran sees positive signs on the cybersecurity side; Dwight Williams, the Department's ex-Chief Security Officer, looks at the role of private sector contractors in border security and background checks.
Symantec Threat Report: Three Ways Internet Crime Has Changed
Malware and botnets and phishing, oh my! Symantec's latest report on the Internet threat landscape highlights trends in cybercrime.
3 Reasons Why Employees Don't Follow Security Rules
A recent survey finds employees continue to ignore security policies. (Surprise, surprise.) Here's a reminder about what often is missing in organizations that tempts workers to walk the wrong side of security law.
Loading Docks in Multitenant Buildings
Shipping and receiving are trickiest in multitenant facilities. Here's a tool for assessing risk in such a scenario.
The 10 Ackerman Principles of Counterterrorism
Consultant and author Mike Ackerman's 10 counterterrorism principles for business.
Who's Who in Role Management?
Burton Group breaks the market down into two important segments
Capabilities of Full-Fledged Role Management Systems
Today's role management solutions include several or all of the following capabilities, according to Burton Group analyst Kevin Kampman
Enter the Security KnowledgeVault
The resources in this Security KnowledgeVault provide expert advice on everything from creating a multilayered security strategy and deploying a more proactive fight against cybercrime, to realizing when it's time to stop going it alone and seek outside, expert help.
Protecting Your Data on Mobile Devices
Protecting data on mobile devices creates a whole new batch of security headaches. Join experts in this Videocast lead by John Girard, VP and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner, to hear how you can deploy a comprehensive enterprise encryption strategy.
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