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Asian TLDs bide their time on DNSSEC
News update Thailand goes ahead to adopt security protocol for country-code top-level domain, but other countries in region continue testing and may not follow suit yet.
Thursday, October 15 2009 07:15 PM
Tags: Web sites, Domain names, Network security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, DNS, Registry, Thailand, Web Browser, browser company
CIOs say temporary staff top insider risk
News Because temp staff must access office networks, burden is placed on administrators to manage their access while ensuring sensitive information is protected, says IDC.
Friday, September 11 2009 03:57 PM
Tags: Security, Contractor, International Data Corp., Insider Threat, Information Security, Sales, RSA Security Inc., compliance, CIO, Security
Schneier warns of marketers and dancing pigs
Insight 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.
Tuesday, October 27 2009 11:47 AM
Tags: Data security, PC security, Facebook, Schneier, Hard Drive Encryption, Information Broker, Security Consideration, Computer, Security, NSA
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.
Tuesday, October 20 2009 12:42 AM
Tags: Data security, Network security, Security Management, Security, security device, vulnerability assessment, Argonne National Laboratory, senior manager, Voltaire Inc., cargo security
Zero-day flaw found in web encryption
News A security issue with underlying web encryption protocols TLS and SSL has left many authentication mechanisms open to attack, according to security researchers.
Friday, November 06 2009 02:57 PM
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Business security, Authentication, Business security, Security, SSL, Authentication and encryption, Web Browser, Zero-day Bug, Encryption
IT security policies: Why they don't always work
Techguide IT security policies never pleases everyone, and can be nebulous and difficult to get right. Learn from one company's experience of getting its plan to work.
Tuesday, September 15 2009 08:52 AM
Tags: Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Data security, PC security, Security, IT Security, Policy, Michael Kassner, Messaging, IM
Alterna-browsers Firefox, Chrome get quick fixes
News Just eight days after a previous update, Mozilla Firefox 3.5.5 introduces fast fixes for three bugs, one of which was critical. Google Chrome has also been updated for security and stability.
Friday, November 06 2009 01:59 PM
Tags: Web browsers, Browser, Google Inc., Browser, Mozilla Firefox 3.5.5, Copy Image Feature, Security, Web Browser, Web browsers, Apple Macintosh
CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 (5-Users)
Product Reviews CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 (5-Users)
Tuesday, September 01 2009 03:36 AM
Tags: Computer Associates International Inc., Phishing, Norton Co., Security, Internet Security, home network, performance, McAfee Inc., Internet, window
Making the business case for Windows 7
Techguide Selling the idea of migrating from Windows XP, and reasons to upgrade from Windows Vista for IT professionals
Monday, November 02 2009 12:33 PM
Tags: IT Management, Asset/resource/knowledge management, Operating System, Security, Microsoft Corp., Service Pack, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, application compatibility, Microsoft Windows XP
Learning to embrace Net without fear
Blogs Like some others out there, I was terrified of the dark and avoided watching horror flicks growing up. But, as I mat...
Friday, October 30 2009 11:21 AM
APAC security growth 'remarkable'
News Security market in Asia-Pacific region enjoyed double-digit expansion in 2008 despite downturn, Gartner says.
Thursday, August 13 2009 05:04 PM
Tags: Security, SMB, Growth, IT Security, Hong Kong, Asia-Pacific, Singapore, Small And Medium Business, Australia, Gartner Inc.
Norton Internet Security 2005 Antispyware Edition
Product Reviews Norton Internet Security 2005 Antispyware Edition
Tuesday, September 01 2009 03:36 AM
Tags: Norton Co., Security, Anti-spyware, Norton Internet Security, Internet Security, antivirus, performance, spyware, Symantec Corp., Internet
Firewalls failing to protect banks, says security expert
News Banks are spending more than they need on technology they would not miss, according to network security pioneer Nir Zuk.
Monday, October 12 2009 09:47 AM
Tags: Firewalls, Malware, Security, Firewall Technology, bank, network, Server, port number, security company, security technology
Four steps to smarter outsourcing
Insight perspective Whether you're new to outsourcing or an old pro, a consultant offers advice to make your deals the best they can be.
Sunday, September 06 2009 11:32 AM
Tags: Outsourcing, Offshoring, IT outsourcing, Outsourcing, Security, IT Security, Outsourcing Company, performance, outsourcing arrangement, outsource
Windows 7 default user account control worries experts
News Microsoft made some changes to a much-maligned User Account Control feature, but experts say the default still puts consumers at risk.
Friday, October 23 2009 10:13 AM
Tags: Windows 7, PC security, Authentication and encryption, Security applications/tools, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, Operating System, Security, Microsoft Corp., Authentication and encryption






