Firefox 3 is set for release on Tuesday, June 17. The security benefits suggest a good look is a good idea. Many are even planning launch parties. What are your plans? USA Today ran a good article on Firefox 3’s benefits (that go way beyond security). Here’s an excerpt of some of the security features: “…Firefox also will start blocking rather than simply warning about sites known to engage in “phishing” scams that try to trick users into revealing passwords and other sensitive information. The new version adds protection from sites known to distribute viruses and other malicious software.The list of suspicious sites come from Google and StopBadware.org, a project headed by legal scholars at Harvard and Oxford universities. Security researchers who need access to problem sites can manually turn the feature off….” Looking at browser market share trends, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) still has an advantage, but Firefox use is growing. It will be interesting to see if this new version pushes Firefox ahead of IE. I use both browsers, but I must admit I use IE 7 more – due mostly to habit. I get plenty of grief over that from my security staff, and maybe Firefox 3 will convert me. Meanwhile, Microsoft is working on IE 8. You can get IE 8 beta 1 right now, but I plan to wait until August and download IE 8 beta 2. So what are your browser plans? Related content opinion 3 security career lessons from 'Back to the Future' You don't need to be able to predict the future to have a successful security career, but you had darned well better be able to learn from the past. By Dan Lohrmann Jan 12, 2021 6 mins Careers Security interview Secrets of industry-hopping CSOs Who says you can't change industries? Veteran security leaders Mark Weatherford and Cheri McGuire teach you how it’s done. By Dan Lohrmann Mar 02, 2020 12 mins Careers Security opinion Why security pros are addicted to FUD and what you can do about it Despite professing anti-FUD rhetoric, cyber experts fan the flames, breathlessly sharing the details of the latest data breaches. It's a risky addiction that can lead to security apathy in enterprises. Here's how to harness it. By Dan Lohrmann Sep 06, 2018 7 mins Security opinion Bridging the smart cities security divide There are plenty of organizations that seem to be working on answers to secure smart cities, but in many ways it's like the early days of cloud computing with everyone building their own solutions. By Dan Lohrmann Feb 01, 2018 6 mins Internet of Things Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe