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Google to lengthen SSL encryption keys from August
Google plans to upgrade the security of its SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, an important component of secure communications.
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Microsoft brushes off claim Xbox Live accounts were compromised
Microsoft brushed off a dubious hacker's claim on Thursday that he stole 47 million account credentials for Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming service.
Could the Bitcoin network be used as an ultrasecure notary service?
Manuel Araoz, a 23-year-old developer in Argentina, has an idea for Bitcoin that doesn't focus on money.
U.S. urged to let companies 'hack-back' at IP cyber thieves
U.S. companies should be allowed to take aggressive countermeasures against hackers seeking to steal their intellectual property, contends the private Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property.
Researchers find more versions of digitally signed Mac OS X spyware
Security researchers have identified multiple samples of the recently discovered "KitM" spyware for Mac OS X, including one dating back to December 2012 and targeting German-speaking users.
Microsoft boosts Japan Azure offering, adds data centers
Microsoft will boost its Azure cloud offering in Japan, adding two domestic data centers to speed response times and improve reliability in the face of natural disasters.
Google engineer bashes Microsoft's handling of security researchers, discloses Windows zero-day
A Google security engineer accused Microsoft of treating outside researchers with "great hostility" days before posting details of an unpatched vulnerability in Windows that could be used to crash PCs or gain additional access rights.
SoftBank in talks with U.S. to allay security fears, report says
The U.S. government is in negotiations with SoftBank for greater control over equipment purchases by Sprint Nextel and the selection of one of the Japanese company's nominee to the Sprint board, according to a news report.
Twitter aims to become safer with two-step sign-in
Twitter, in a much-needed move to keep its users safer from cyberattacks, is introducing a more secure login process.
Growing mobile malware threat swirls (mostly) around Android
Mobile devices are getting hit by a boom in malware similar to the one that hit PCs starting with the rise of the Web, a security software executive said Tuesday.
Security In Depth
Why you need a security buddy (and how to find one)
At a school event, I noticed my son sitting and talking with a younger boy. When I asked who he was, my son explained, "he's my kinder buddy!"
The true root causes of software security failures
Developers being overly trusting is one of them.
IntegriCell's Aaron Turner: Security managers still don't get mobile security
For the past several months, security veteran Aaron Turner has been making the rounds at industry events presenting some pretty disturbing information about the state of mobile security.
Review: StarTech's flash drive duplicator, eraser is fast and simple
The 1-to-2 Flash Drive duplicator transfers data at up to 1.5GB per minute and like StarTech's hard drive duplicator, it's remarkably simple to use.
Smartphones take center stage in two-factor authentication schemes
We all know that relying on a simple user ID and password combination is fraught with peril. One alternative is to use one of the single sign-on solutions we reviewed last year, but there are less expensive options that could also be easier to install.
Security Manager's Journal: NAC deployment means better access control at last
The deployment has already revealed a whole lot of devices that don't meet the criteria for getting on the corporate network.
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Google Glass will be a big deal, so deal with it
Some people are having fits about Google Glass. True, it will change how we think about privacy in public places, but such rethinking started years ago.
Florida's identity-theft rate dwarfs others
Sure, the headline gives away the answer, but if you had been asked to guess which state has the highest rate of reported identity theft you'd likely have chosen Florida: A large population of vulnerable retirees and a generally high crime rate all but guarantee the distinction.
Tech Titans Talk: The IDG Enterprise Interview Series
In the IDG Enterprise Interview Series, you'll hear from technology CIOs and CEOs on today's burgeoning trends, ongoing headaches and upcoming product plans. Check out this informative series from IDG Enterprise Chief Content Officer John Gallant and his team of editors.
How can we keep infosec pros a step ahead of the bad guys?
Attacks on digital assets are on the rise, and the black hats get more inventive every day. How should educators prepare tomorrow's information security gurus?
IT Salary Survey 2013
Rising salaries boost IT optimism, though not everyone is feeling upbeat. Our survey of 4,000+ IT workers shows who's riding the wave and why. Use our interactive tool and compare your own paycheck. Read more...
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Security White Papers
- Inquiry Spotlight: Consumer-Facing Identity
- The challenges of consumer-facing identity management, access management, and authentication differ in ways subtle and dramatic from those of the employee-facing variety.
- IDC Security Infographic
- From the Era Before security to this current era of empowerment this infographic from Blue coat provides a timeline navigates the rise of...
- Key Drivers: Why CIOs Believe Empowered Users Set the Agenda for Enterprise Security
- Several years ago, a transformation in IT began to take place; a transformation from an IT-centric view of technology to a business-centric view...
- Security Empowers Business
- Every magazine article, presentation or blog about the topic seems to start the same way: trying to scare the living daylights out of...
- Business Assurance Technology Infographic
- IT Leaders See security as barrier to enabling employees. However with new Business assurance technology you are able to give Continuity, Agility, and... All Security White Papers
Security Webcasts
- Bridging HTTP and FTP with FileXpress Internet Server
- What if you could take an FTP server on your internal network, and allow external users (partners or customers) to securely access it...
- MFT and FileXpress - An Overview
- Business users and applications exchange files on a regular basis. File transfer is a core part of the flow of business activity.
- Vblock Specialized System for SAP HANA
- Overview video from DJ Long about the new Vblock Specialized System for SAP HANA.
- ActiveSync on BlackBerry 10: What Does it Enable?
- Find out how ActiveSync works with BlackBerry® 10 to enable basic security and device management features. See what's involved in setup. And learn...
- Software Asset Management - Program Considerations to Help Reduce Risk and Lower Costs
- SAM: A must have IT tool to help reduce costs and minimize business and legal risks. All Security Webcasts