Latest security news.
InfoSec: Reporting data breaches won’t kill your company, 03/20/07
Whenever security experts talk about the rise in data breaches, they never fail to note that the numbers they cite are no doubt low given that many organizations don’t report problems out of concern their reputations will take a hit. But the public might be more forgiving than such organizations think.
RIM chief: Wireless security must be top priority, 03/20/07
Wireless security must be the top priority for providers doing business with the U.S. government, Research In Motion’s president and co-CEO said Tuesday.
Google privacy policy may not protect your identity, advocates say, 03/20/07
Some Google observers are concerned that a new privacy policy announced by the Web search giant may contain holes that could make it possible to connect search logs to the names of users, potentially defeating the purpose of Google’s plan to make records about user searches anonymous after 18 to 24 months.
InfoSec: Consultant touts open-source security tools, 03/20/07
Open source security tools abound, so take advantage of them and avoid paying for commercial products if open source fits your needs. That was the message from Matthew Luallen, president of consulting firm Sph3r3, who spoke at yesterday’s InfoSec Conference.
Cisco adds firewall, SBC module to XR 12000 line, 03/19/07
Cisco this week enhanced its XR 12000 router line with a module designed to deliver more predictable network performance for business services.
Five reasons consumers don’t book travel online, 03/19/07
Despite improved customer-satisfaction ratings at several e-commerce companies, online travel sites still suffer from security, performance and customer perception woes that cause potential travelers to put down their mouse and pick up the phone to book trips.
