Ellen Messmer writes: The danger that emerges when the cunning combine virus code and encryption is the topic of this 392-page volume by Adam Young and Moti Yung. The result of blending a virus and cryptographic techniques might be a computer worm that could encrypt the files stored in computers it attacks, rendering access to the information impossible. Or it might be a trojan horse that makes use of digital signatures for optimum control by its maker. The varying possibilities, laid out in the jargon of the crypto geek, is both a wake-up call to corporations and governments, and unfortumately, a textbook for putting cryptovirology into action.
Mobile Security: The Essential Ingredient for Today's Enterprise
- Qwest Software and technology solutions help mitigate security risks and safeguard from threats, but they require IT staff to select, deploy and maintain them. Problem is, today's IT environments are lean. This paper examines the current mobile security landscape, including myths surrounding the risks and threats, and how organizations can establish a solid mobile security strategy.
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