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, Physical Security, security device, vulnerability assessment, Information Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, senior manager
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
Asia's lawmakers need not copy Europe
Insight Region's governments should focus on core data protection concepts of harm prevention and accountability, yet stay true to culture, says IBM privacy chief.
Tags: Privacy, Data security, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Government, Data Protection, Social Networking, IBM Corp., Law, Security
Web malware: Is the Net burning?
Insight perspective As Web malware proliferates, it seems cybercriminals are always one step ahead, security expert points out.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, PC security, Data security, Adobe Systems Inc., ScanSafe, Malware, Security, Web Browser, Messaging
How to secure your on-the-go data
Insight perspective Worried about sensitive data on portable devices? Quocirca's Fran Howarth explains how to make sure it's safe and sound.
Tags: Data security, Authentication and encryption, Security Management, Encryption, Tool, Quocirca, Fran Howarth, Laptop Computer, financial, data protection
Sloppy risk assessment raises Web fear factor
Insight perspective Web security experts must separate actual risk from theoretical risk, says a security researcher.
Tags: Risk Management, Security Management, Security applications/tools, Security, IT Manager, Attack, Tool, Risk, computer, InfoWorld
