Latest security news.
InfoSec: Security professionals share tips, 03/21/07
At the InfoSec Conference here this week, security professionals shared tips for tackling some of the biggest issues they face, such as minimizing risks associated with outsourcing, selecting a network-access control mechanism and deploying identity management technologies.
Symantec secures mobile devices with new suite, 03/22/07
Symantec will unveil at the CTIA Wireless event in Orlando next week software designed to make mobile computing as bullet-proof as possible.
RFID threats: Don’t be alarmed, but be aware, 03/22/07
The recurring topic of RFID security flaws has been making headlines again lately. But unlike new e-mail viruses or Internet worms that demand the immediate attention of the IT department, this threat isn’t a front-burner security issue…at least not yet.
U.S. agencies given deadline to secure Windows XP, Vista, 03/21/07
Federal agencies have until Feb 1, 2008 to implement a common secure configuration setting for all Windows XP and Vista systems based on standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and other organizations.
Nacchio defense plans to call former cybersecurity chief to the stand, 03/21/07
The defense team of former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio plans to call former U.S. cybersecurity chief Richard Clarke to the stand in Nacchio’s $100 million insider trading trial in a Denver federal court.
Study: Israel a hotbed of Internet attacks, 03/21/07
Israel unfortunately is home to the most malicious Internet activity per Internet user, said Symantec’s twice-yearly Internet Security Threat Report issued on Monday. The report covered the second half of 2006.
VPN contracts: the missing link, 3/19/07
Extending VPN access to partners, contractors and consultants has quickly become part and parcel of modern business. Indeed, the extranet is an integral New Data Center concept. Not every company extends VPN access as safely as it might, however. The problem is that many enterprises provide the technology but fail to spell out adequately what network visitors can and cannot do. They underestimate the need for a VPN-use agreement.
