Defining Cloud Security: Six Perspectives
Cloud computing is all the rage these days, but confusion abounds over how best to secure it. Here, six IT security practitioners share their ideas on the key components of a cloud defense (part of an ongoing series).
Why Pen Testing Is Central to Pennsylvania's App Security
In this Q&A, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CISO Robert Maley explains why penetration testing has become an essential tool in his security arsenal.
AV Tests Find Reputation Really Does Count
New reputation-based antivirus systems are doing a better job of blocking malicious software than did their predecessors.
Is Your Office Printer Secure?
A new program from ICSA Labs aims to tackle network-attached device security - a problem they believe is overlooked and poses serious risks
Company Hosting Joe Wilson Fundraising Site Recovers From DDoS Attack
A company providing online payment-processing services for U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C) is back online after being disrupted by a distributed denial-of service attack over the weekend.
Steganography Meets VoIP in Hacker World
Researchers and hackers are developing tools to execute a new data-leak threat: sneaking proprietary information out of networks by hiding it within VoIP traffic.
7 Reasons Websites Are No Longer Safe
Many of the sites you visit regularly and think are secure are laden with data-stealing malware. Here are seven reasons why, and advice on how to protect your systems.
4 Ways to Get the Most from Your PCI QSAs
In response to Heartland CEO Robert Carr's claim that his qualified security assessors (QSAs) missed key weaknesses during a PCI security audit of his company, security experts offer tips to get the most from an assessment.
Unpatched Microsoft Bugs Raise Red Flags
Some experts say the company may have to rush out other patches later this month.
Firefox Adds Flash Plug-in Update Protection
Mozilla kicks off scheme Tuesday; Firefox 3.6 will check for old Apple, Microsoft plug-ins, too.
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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