Security Management
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Kantara seeks 'active' APAC policymakers
News Despite regulatory differences, technology policymakers in region should join global initiative to tackle issues around identity interoperability, urges CA exec.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Security applications/tools, Business applications, Computer Associates International Inc., Ovum, Security, Initiative, Asia-Pacific
APAC IT security still mistake-prone
News Region's IT security mindsets are maturing but enterprises still make mistakes such as focusing too much on technology and not enough on people, says analyst.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Network security, Security Management, Security applications/tools, Fortinet Inc., Security, Risk Management, Asia-Pacific, Singapore
As crunch bites, don't neglect the logs
Insight Managing log files may seem like a mundane issue but doing it well tightens data security and boosts compliance efforts, says Quocirca analyst.
Tags: Business security, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Data security, Security, Organization, Electronics, PCI, Fran Howarth, compliance
CA acquires identity management firm IDFocus
News The acquisition of IDFocus and its identity management technology is a move to bolster CA's security offerings.
Tags: Security, Data security, Sarbanes-Oxley, Computer Associates International Inc., software, News.com, Identity Management, access management, security management, blog
IT security: Maxims for the ages
Techguide Roger G. Johnston of the Argonne National Laboratory's Nuclear Engineering Division attempts to enlighten the rest of the world about managing security.
Tags: Data security, Network security, Security Management, Security, security device, vulnerability assessment, Argonne National Laboratory, senior manager, Voltaire Inc., cargo security
Should new 'Red Flags' rules concern security managers?
Techguide Now that the deadline for compliance with the U.S. regulation is up, the work carved out for IT security heads depends on the level of controls within the organization.
Tags: Regulations, Data security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Business security, Security Manager, Information Security, Identity Theft, Red Flag Software, compliance
Video surveillance: Four ways to protect privacy
Techguide More employers are exploring implementation of inexpensive video systems to protect employees and the business. Before writing the check, however, there are several regulatory and employee relation safeguards to consider.
Tags: Video, Security Management, Security applications/tools, Business security, Employee, Video Surveillance, Privacy, long-term care, monitoring, job
Region's banks still spending on MSS
News Despite current economic climate, spending on managed security services by financial institutions in Asia will continue, say industry watchers.
Tags: Network security, Data security, Security Management, Business security, Services, Security, Managed Security Service, Asia-Pacific, Singapore, Gartner Inc.
Bush leaves behind a mixed technology legacy
News news analysis After 9-11, U.S. President George W. Bush moved to a wartime footing, and with the exception of wiretapping, no longer focused on technology policies.
Tags: Government, Security Management, IT Governance, Security Management, IT Governance, Government
New credit card security rules to have impact
News Revisions, though minor, involve "some noteworthy changes" that will impact compliance efforts in future, say industry experts. New version takes effect Oct. 1.
Tags: Data security, Authentication and encryption, Network security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Security, WEP, RSA Security Inc., Security Rule, payment
India's SMBs to spend US$289M on security
News Indian small and midsize companies are increasingly proactive toward information security management, reveals a new study.
Tags: Security, PC security, Data security, Network security, Security Management, India, Information Security, Midsize Business, Small And Medium Business, intrusion detection
Forget Conficker--focus on the real threats
Insight perspective Despite all the headlines, it is not the Conficker worm people should be worrying about, says industry watcher.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, Business security, ScanSafe, Malware, Stock, Mary Landesman, intellectual property, financial service, researcher
Why you should hack your own systems
Insight perspective If you want to make sure your systems are safe from hackers, you've got to test, test and test, says analyst.
Tags: Hacking, Operating systems, Web servers, Spam and phishing, Data security, Security, Network security, Security Management, Phishing, SANS Institute
Inventor: SSL not to blame for security woes
Insight 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.
Tags: Web sites, E-commerce, Data security, PC security, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Web browsers, Certificate, Microsoft Corp., Cookie
Mobile working needs a security rethink
Insight 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.
Tags: Firewalls, Data security, PC security, Security Management, Data, Security, Mobile, Perimeter, Survey, Computer Security Institute
