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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?
Federal requirement for open access: Seeing what you paid for
In early May President Obama signed an executive order that makes "Open and Machine Readable the New Default for Government Information".
Sure, information has value, but don't forget the risks
Enterprises are clogging their arteries with information, most of which has no real value but carries costs and risks. The CPO can help in disposing of that information that can only cause harm. (Insider; registration required)
Security Manager's Journal: Plans and processes are made to be revised
The company's incident-response plan needs to be updated. That's normal -- no plan is carved in stone.
Vulnerabilities in Third-party Applications Cause 75 percent of Cyber Attacks: Maxim Mitrokhin
Maxim Mitrokhin, Director-Operations, Kaspersky Lab, APAC, talks about the company's aspirations for the Indian market.
Security Manager's Journal: Upgrading, and looking for the best we can afford
Several of the company's security technologies are reaching end of life. It's a new experience for our manager to be improving security measures instead of closing gaps.
Supply chain 2013: Stop playing whack-a-mole with security threats
IT can never take all the risk out of a supply chain, but it can help organizations minimize their vulnerability in a world of new threats.
Designing your digital legacy
We lead rich virtual lives on social networking sites like Google+, Facebook, and Twitter. So what happens when real life catches up, and our flesh-and-blood bodies succumb to mortality? For our virtual selves, at least, some concrete answers are available--ways to settle our digital affairs after death, while minimizing hassle and heartache for loved ones.
How to Recover From a Twitter Hack
Do you know what to do if your Twitter account is hacked? Here are four steps to take to regain control of your account and ensure it doesn't happen again.
Kenneth van Wyk: Making safer iOS apps
There still seem to be a lot of security flaws in iOS apps, but new tools could help fix that.
5 lessons for IT from the Boston Marathon bombings
The CIO of Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center learned a few things last week. Insider (registration required)
Airport CIO: Tips on getting security programs funded
Ask any cyber security specialist what their biggest challenge is, and you will get a variety of answers -- ranging from strengthening network security, to managing internal threats, to protecting against cyber espionage.
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Security White Papers
- Case Study: Hospital Turns to Email Archiving Solution to Ensure Regulatory Compliances
- Read this case study to learn how a cloud-based email archiving solution enabled the hospital to meet government mandates and helps avoid thousands...
- Case Study: In-the-Cloud Email Service Replaces Three Point Products
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- What does it take to deliver Security, Privacy and Trust at Mimecast?
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- Your Data under Siege: Defeating the Enemy of Complexity
- Even if you have adequate antivirus protection, are there still holes in your IT security armor? Is lack of bandwidth to manage the...
- Best Practices for Cloud-based Information Governance
- This paper explores the latest ideas on evaluating cloud deployment: public or private clouds, data location and privacy, data ownership and access, and... All Security White Papers
Security Webcasts
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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.
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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...
- 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