Are Nations Paying Criminals for Botnet Attacks?
Nations that want to disrupt their enemies' banking, media and government resources don't need their own technical skills; they can simply order botnet attack services from cybercriminals.
Clear Metrics for Cloud Security? Yes, Seriously
In the second installment of his series on "Clearing the Cloud," security expert Ariel Silverstone proposes some clearer definitions and metrics to improve cloud security.
The Botnet Hunters
They're the Internet equivalent of storm chasers, spending endless hours scanning and sleuthing, looking for the telltale signs of botnets. Here's an inside look at the battle against cybercrime's weapons of mass infection.
Working At Home: a Wi-Fi, H1N1, Family Survival Guide
CIO.com's ultimate guide to surviving the 2009 holiday season: How to visit family and reconnect with old friends and still get done all that work while out of the office.
SSL Flaw Could have Been Used to Hack Twitter
A flaw in the protocol used to secure communications over the Internet could have been used to hack Twitter accounts, according to an IBM security researcher.
Obama Said to Be Again Close to Naming Cybersecurity Chief
The Obama Administration is once again reported to be close to naming a White House cybersecurity coordinator.
Most Security Products Fail First Certification Tests
ICSA Labs finds most products need several more rounds of testing before they can be deemed "secure."
Washington Watch National ID Program in Deep Trouble, As Budget is Cut 40%
Funding for the already troubled Real ID program has been cut 40%, amid criticism by privacy advocates and state governors.
Pioneer Sues Garmin Over Navigation Technology
Japan's Pioneer has lodged a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against rival navigation-system maker Garmin, alleging some of its products infringe on Pioneer patents.
Network and Security Operations Convergence: A Mini-Case Study
Bringing network and security ops under one roof is translating into more efficiency and increased security for IT management and consulting firm AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Security Directions: A Virtual Conference
Available On Demand Sept. 30 - Dec. 30
Join us for a virtual event with candid, expert information on top security challenges and issues - all from the comfort of your desktop.
Protecting PII: How to Work with IT to Manage Risk
Understand the critical nature of the test data privacy problem and get tips on how to work with IT to implement a test data privacy program.
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