Schneier warns of marketers and dancing pigs
newsmaker Security guru Bruce Schneier pokes fun at U.S. National Cyber Security Month and says when it comes to privacy, marketers are scarier than governments or criminals.
Amit Yoran talks cybersecurity
newsmaker Former U.S. cybersecurity director Amit Yoran talks about his year as the "cyberguy" and why he is an "anti-user".
Asia's lawmakers need not copy Europe
Region's governments should focus on core data protection concepts of harm prevention and accountability, yet stay true to culture, says IBM privacy chief.
Web malware: Is the Net burning?
perspective As Web malware proliferates, it seems cybercriminals are always one step ahead, security expert points out.
How to secure your on-the-go data
perspective Worried about sensitive data on portable devices? Quocirca's Fran Howarth explains how to make sure it's safe and sound.
Adobe: Time to step up security plate?
From a security perspective, Adobe looks an awful lot like Microsoft did back when Windows was getting blasted by viruses and vulnerabilities and before Redmond beefed up its defenses.
Preventing data loss--what's needed
perspective Though there are plenty of tools to help businesses shore up data, the lack of policy standards makes the task more difficult than it should be, says analyst.
From 'Phiber Optik' to security guru
newsmaker The activities of Mark Abene aka "Phiber Optik" and his hacker friends, made him a media darling and inspired a book, but now he spends his time protecting computer networks.
When will organizations pay for data breaches?
perspective More than a year after appearing in U.K. statute books, the watchdog's power to fine for data breaches is not yet operational. One lawyer urges those involved not to lose momentum.
Why you should hack your own systems
perspective If you want to make sure your systems are safe from hackers, you've got to test, test and test, says analyst.
Inventor: SSL not to blame for security woes
newsmaker The Secure Sockets Layer has remained relevant since its release in 1995, says Taher Elgamal, and so-called 'broken' SSL has little to do with protocol.
Privacy vs protection: Police and the right to hack
Renowned security researcher Mikko Hyppönen discusses the pros and cons of law enforcement using hacking techniques to fight crime.
Mobile working needs a security rethink
With employees working away from the office, at home, at client sites or simply on the road, an observer wonders if they should rethink the problem of data on the move.
Securing your business--what to invest in
Today's enterprise faces loads of security challenges. Find out which areas to focus on to keep your organization's data safe and sound.
As crunch bites, don't neglect the logs
Managing log files may seem like a mundane issue but doing it well tightens data security and boosts compliance efforts, says Quocirca analyst.
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