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RSA: (ISC)² cyber security awareness for kids
RSA: (ISC)² cyber security awareness for kids
At the RSA Conference 2010 in San Francisco, (ISC)²,Microsoft, and RSA conference co-sponsor a session to train member volunteers for its Safe and Secure online programme.
March 3, 2010
Veracode report exposes application security failures
Veracode report exposes application security failures
According to the Veracode ‘State of Software Security’ report, between 58 and 88 percent of all applications submitted to Veracode for verification did not achieve an acceptable security score upon first submission. The exact percentage depends on the standard applied, based on application criticality.
March 2, 2010
Laptop theft can be reduced by turning off WiFi
Laptop theft can be reduced by turning off WiFi
Credant Technologies, the endpoint data security specialist, has warned laptop users to turn off their WiFi signals when not in use to prevent the use of low-cost scanners tracking down the machines.
March 2, 2010
Hot topic at RSA: The pitfalls and promise of social networking
Hot topic at RSA: The pitfalls and promise of social networking
A unique panel session convened at the RSA Conference in San Francisco today to discuss the pros and cons of social networking on the job, specifically by the under-30 set.
March 2, 2010
Real life security in the NHS revealed
Real life security in the NHS revealed
For Tracy Andrew, his military background stands him in good stead for dealing with the real-world IT security issues he and his team encounter when dealing with the sharp end of technology problems that staff in three health trusts experience.
March 1, 2010
Capgemini and Sogeti team up on software testing
Capgemini and Sogeti team up on software testing
Capgemini and its subsidiary, Sogeti, have unveiled a portfolio of enhanced software resting services, creating what is claimed to be one the largest dedicated testing practices in the industry, supported by over 6 400 test specialists globally and up to 11 000 further applications specialists, across over 30 countries.
March 1, 2010
Hackers reach a technology critical mass says Imperva
Hackers reach a technology critical mass says Imperva
After years of gestation and evolution, criminal hackers are reaching critical mass in terms of their knowledge and ability to develop new attack methodologies, says Imperva.
March 1, 2010
Researchers identify anonymous users through web browser history and social networks
Researchers identify anonymous users through web browser history and social networks
Researchers have combined stolen web browser history data with membership of social networking groups to identify large numbers of users who would otherwise be anonymous, it was revealed this week.
Feb. 25, 2010
FTC warns organizations about data breach risks from P2P file sharing
FTC warns organizations about data breach risks from P2P file sharing
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to nearly 100 organizations this week, warning them that customer and/or employee data are currently available on P2P networks according to its recent probe.
Feb. 25, 2010
2010 will be the year of cloud computing
2010 will be the year of cloud computing
A study from Resource on Demand, the IT recruitment company, claims to show the company has been receiving a record number of enquiries for salesforce and software-as-a-service (SaaS) specialists during the first month of the year.
Feb. 25, 2010
Intel targeted by January cyberattack
Intel targeted by January cyberattack
Intel was the target of a concerned cyberattack in January – around the same time that Google identified the Operation Aurora attack, according to a 10-K filing that the chip maker made to the SEC.
Feb. 24, 2010
HSBC offers free Trusteer password software to all
HSBC offers free Trusteer password software to all
HSBC has joined Santander, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Natwest in offering online banking customers free copies of Trusteer's Rapport password protection software.
Feb. 24, 2010