Security

Microsoft pushes ADFS 2.0, federated identity for cloud security

Active Directory Federation Services 2.0 operates with other SAML-based identity management products

New study says OSS exploited earlier, more often

But the writer cautions against concluding that open source software is less secure; it's more complicated than that.

McAfee vs. Symantec

The 'Hatfields and McCoys' of anti-virus have kept their feud alive for decades

Facebook vs. Twitter

Battle for Web users intensifies as Facebook fends off privacy complaints

Get out there and teach: Integrating cyberspace into our moral universe

Trend Micro makes push into desktop virtualization security

Trend Micro's latest endpoint security product protects Citrix, VMware virtualized desktops; Windows 7 support added as well

Security Manager’s Journal: Without patch management, you are nothing.

You may have an extremely sophisticated security program in place, but it's all for naught without patch management.

Apple iPad targeted by Avaya device

Avaya is prepping a business device like an Apple iPad for business

World Cup security: Preparing for the unexpected

Security vet Bill Besse details the complex planning that goes into protecting a client at the world's largest sporting event

Researchers: Poor password practices hurt security for all

Passwords cracked at weak sites might be used at sites with better practices