Security

Gartner on cloud security: ‘Our nightmare scenario is here now’

Conference sessions highlight benefits, drawbacks of move toward cloud computing

Experts see forecast worsen for cybercrime

But investigators say they're developing clearer strategies for dealing with online crime

Phoenix claims DeviceVM stole its instant-on technology

Phoenix sues rival for trade secret theft, and ex-employee for breach of contract

Report: Employee Holiday Shopping Will Strain Security

ISACA survey finds productivity losses, information security risks are at stake when employees use work devices for shopping

Making Sense of Rapid7’s Metasploit Acquisition

The information security community may benefit from it, experts say, but much depends on how Rapid7 handles its new property

4 Tips for Writing a Great Social Media Security Policy

Security researchers at IANS think social media policies provide security departments with a great opportunity.

Understanding and implementing information security metrics

Early adopters finding Windows 7 saves time and energy

IT execs at large firms say it's a significant upgrade over Microsoft Windows XP

Twitter CEO: Focus is on product

Evan Williams tells Web 2.0 summit that says Twitter still needs to focus on the tech

FTC slams MoneyGram with $18M charge to settle fraud complaints

FTC said MoneyGram knowingly let scammers use it money transfer system for scams