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230 retailers affected by data breach after tape lost
(News) A backup tape containing credit-card information from hundreds of U.S. retailers is missing, forcing the company responsible for the data to warn customers that they may become the targets of data fraud.
(News) A backup tape containing credit-card information from hundreds of U.S. retailers is missing, forcing the company responsible for the data to warn customers that they may become the targets of data fraud.
Firms need structured security policies, says Gartner
(News) It is essential for any business to have a structured security policy with clear language to address all levels of employees, a Gartner analyst has warned.
(News) It is essential for any business to have a structured security policy with clear language to address all levels of employees, a Gartner analyst has warned.
Nokia, Intel beef up new security appliance
(News) Nokia Corp. added a new appliance to its network security range that has more processing muscle -- the first product to come out of its collaboration with Intel Corp.
(News) Nokia Corp. added a new appliance to its network security range that has more processing muscle -- the first product to come out of its collaboration with Intel Corp.
Wireless technology hits security budgets
(News) Wireless technology is now a major worry for most companies, so much so that many predict security spending rising by up to 20 percent to patch up its weaknesses.
(News) Wireless technology is now a major worry for most companies, so much so that many predict security spending rising by up to 20 percent to patch up its weaknesses.
Protecting Your Business: Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes
(How To) Protecting Your Business: Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes
(How To) Protecting Your Business: Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes
Symantec Small and Mid-Sized Businesses:
(How To) To effectively compete in todays marketplace, Small and Mid-Sized Business (SMBs) must be both smart and resourceful in their use of technology.
(How To) To effectively compete in todays marketplace, Small and Mid-Sized Business (SMBs) must be both smart and resourceful in their use of technology.
RSA to buy data leak detection company Tablus
(News) EMC Corp.'s RSA group plans to acquire data leak protection vendor Tablus Inc.
(News) EMC Corp.'s RSA group plans to acquire data leak protection vendor Tablus Inc.
California tightens security rules on voting machines
(News) California Secretary of State Debra Bowen Friday recertified certain brands of electronic-voting machines for use in 2008 elections after requiring vendors to add security features to "protect the integrity of the vote."
(News) California Secretary of State Debra Bowen Friday recertified certain brands of electronic-voting machines for use in 2008 elections after requiring vendors to add security features to "protect the integrity of the vote."
IBM to bury BlackIce security product by next year
(News) IBM Corp. will stop selling the BlackIce PC Protection security suite, a product that came under its wing after buying Internet Security Systems (ISS) a year ago for US$1.3 billion.
(News) IBM Corp. will stop selling the BlackIce PC Protection security suite, a product that came under its wing after buying Internet Security Systems (ISS) a year ago for US$1.3 billion.
Security not a benefit of virtualization, study finds
(News) Security has been touted as one of the benign by-products of virtualization -- but according to a recent [study] that's no longer the case.
(News) Security has been touted as one of the benign by-products of virtualization -- but according to a recent [study] that's no longer the case.
Data breaches start at the gas station, analyst says
(News) Using a credit card at a gas station could pose more of a risk for data theft than shopping online, as point-of-sale terminals have emerged as a weak link in the security chain, according to a Gartner Inc. analyst.
(News) Using a credit card at a gas station could pose more of a risk for data theft than shopping online, as point-of-sale terminals have emerged as a weak link in the security chain, according to a Gartner Inc. analyst.
Lawmakers question DHS ability to protect its networks
(News) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's CIO was on the hot seat Wednesday on Capitol Hill after an independent audit found that a database that screens U.S. visitors lacked security controls.
(News) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's CIO was on the hot seat Wednesday on Capitol Hill after an independent audit found that a database that screens U.S. visitors lacked security controls.
Check Point introduces next top security certification
(News) In response to what it views as an increasing demand for security in the market, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has introduced its newest top-level certification program for network architects.
(News) In response to what it views as an increasing demand for security in the market, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has introduced its newest top-level certification program for network architects.
Engineer discovers new security technology
(News) A U.S. engineer has devised a seemingly foolproof and cheap way to encrypt messages using the natural noise caused by electrons flowing along a wire.
(News) A U.S. engineer has devised a seemingly foolproof and cheap way to encrypt messages using the natural noise caused by electrons flowing along a wire.
Verizon Business to acquire Cybertrust
(News) Verizon Communications Inc.'s Business unit plans to acquire managed security vendor Cybertrust in an effort to pump up its cybersecurity offerings, Verizon announced Monday.
(News) Verizon Communications Inc.'s Business unit plans to acquire managed security vendor Cybertrust in an effort to pump up its cybersecurity offerings, Verizon announced Monday.
Sun to give away encryption key software
(News) Sun is offering to give away its encryption key management software interface for nothing.
(News) Sun is offering to give away its encryption key management software interface for nothing.
Microsoft Placing security, management in one platform
(News) Evident of a larger industry trend, Microsoft on Wednesday began to lay out a strategy to integrate security and management tools into its Forefront and System Center brands of products.
(News) Evident of a larger industry trend, Microsoft on Wednesday began to lay out a strategy to integrate security and management tools into its Forefront and System Center brands of products.
Europe considers network security portal for SMBs
(News) The European Union is considering a system that would alert small and medium-size businesses to network and information security threats.
(News) The European Union is considering a system that would alert small and medium-size businesses to network and information security threats.
Hacker breaks into Mac at security conference
(News) A hacker managed to break into a Mac and win a US$10,000 prize as part of a contest started at the CanSecWest security conference in Vancouver.
(News) A hacker managed to break into a Mac and win a US$10,000 prize as part of a contest started at the CanSecWest security conference in Vancouver.
37 Oracle security fixes coming next week
(News) Oracle Corp. will fix a number of products, including the Oracle Database, Application Server, and E-Business Suite, next week as it releases its quarterly batch of security patches.
(News) Oracle Corp. will fix a number of products, including the Oracle Database, Application Server, and E-Business Suite, next week as it releases its quarterly batch of security patches.
Don't use WEP, say German security researchers
(News) The Wi-Fi security protocol WEP should not be relied on to protect sensitive material, according to three German security researchers who have discovered a faster way to crack it. They plan to demonstrate their findings at a security conference in Hamburg this weekend.
(News) The Wi-Fi security protocol WEP should not be relied on to protect sensitive material, according to three German security researchers who have discovered a faster way to crack it. They plan to demonstrate their findings at a security conference in Hamburg this weekend.
Startup aims to keep network security vendors honest
(News) With the help of one of the world's best-known hackers, a little-known Austin startup hopes to give Internet service providers and enterprises a way to tell if their networking hardware is living up to its promises.
(News) With the help of one of the world's best-known hackers, a little-known Austin startup hopes to give Internet service providers and enterprises a way to tell if their networking hardware is living up to its promises.
Security Crisis? Keep Your Cool
(News) Calm and clear communication key to dealing with a network security crisis.
(News) Calm and clear communication key to dealing with a network security crisis.
US agency CIOs: IT security remains top concern
(News) IT security remains a top concern of U.S. government chief information officers, but it's also an area where they're making much progress, according to a survey released Monday by the Information Technology Association of America.
(News) IT security remains a top concern of U.S. government chief information officers, but it's also an area where they're making much progress, according to a survey released Monday by the Information Technology Association of America.
Toshiba secures quantum key distribution
(News) Researchers at Toshiba Corp. have developed a method that they say makes it possible -- barring a change in the laws of physics -- to absolutely secure distribution of encryption keys across a network.
(News) Researchers at Toshiba Corp. have developed a method that they say makes it possible -- barring a change in the laws of physics -- to absolutely secure distribution of encryption keys across a network.
Check Point ships first ever UTM device
(News) Check Point has announced its first ever unified threat management (UTM) appliance, as it redoubles its efforts to gain a foothold in the SME sector.
(News) Check Point has announced its first ever unified threat management (UTM) appliance, as it redoubles its efforts to gain a foothold in the SME sector.
Cisco Routers Affected by Security Problems
(News) The company warns of serious vulnerabilities in its IOS software, releases update.
(News) The company warns of serious vulnerabilities in its IOS software, releases update.
Juniper Adds New Features to Security OS
Juniper Adds New Features to Security OS
Juniper Adds New Features to Security OS
Security Breach Exposes 40 Million Credit Cards
(news) Security Breach Exposes 40 Million Credit Cards
(news) Security Breach Exposes 40 Million Credit Cards
Feds Drag Feet on Cybersecurity
(news) Task force ideas on implementing cybersecurity strategy go unanswered.
(news) Task force ideas on implementing cybersecurity strategy go unanswered.
Government Computers Still Exposed
(news) Agencies describe bug-patching problems that render systems vulnerable to cyberattack.
(news) Agencies describe bug-patching problems that render systems vulnerable to cyberattack.
Who's Guarding the Internet?
(news) Senate hearing raises concerns about cyberterrorism and questions about industry's role.
(news) Senate hearing raises concerns about cyberterrorism and questions about industry's role.
Three Minutes With Marcus Sachs
(news) Homeland security exec describes his goals for truly trustworthy software and defending the Internet.
(news) Homeland security exec describes his goals for truly trustworthy software and defending the Internet.
Take Tech Threats Seriously, Feds Say
(news) Homeland Security wants more funds for cyberdefense efforts.
(news) Homeland Security wants more funds for cyberdefense efforts.
Preparing the Net for Terrorist Attacks
(news) The Internet mostly held up on September 11, but sites and services should prepare backups now, report advises.
(news) The Internet mostly held up on September 11, but sites and services should prepare backups now, report advises.
Tech Takes Role in Fighting Terrorism
(news) Biometrics, databases, and simulations provide tools for physical and digital security.
(news) Biometrics, databases, and simulations provide tools for physical and digital security.
Privacy Watch: Don't Let Digital Hobos Camp on Your Wireless Network
(howto) Your wireless network settings might allow strangers to sneak into your LAN or steal bandwidth.
(howto) Your wireless network settings might allow strangers to sneak into your LAN or steal bandwidth.
Who's Protecting Cyberspace?
(news) Feds consider new organizations, policy to guard against cyberterrorist threat.
(news) Feds consider new organizations, policy to guard against cyberterrorist threat.