http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:45:42 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/_common/img/template/infosec-uk/site-logo.gif http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/8178/comment-it-security-implications-for-the-war-on-terror/ John Poulter of Informatica examines why IT security professionals in both the private and public sector are primary combatants in the global War on Terror. He explores options on aiding this process, and how to do so without ‘breaking the bank’ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:30:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/8178/comment-it-security-implications-for-the-war-on-terror/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/8115/interview-eugene-kaspersky-/ Sitting across from Eugene Kaspersky at the 2010 Kaspersky Lab international press tour, held in Moscow, I feel completely at ease. Despite having suffered several back-to-back interviews with prying journalists, Eugene is relaxed and friendly. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:39:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/8115/interview-eugene-kaspersky-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/8077/comment-we-need-to-address-the-silo-mentality-in-infosecurity/ Tony Dyhouse expresses his concern that the lack of information sharing among organizations will keep the information security community one step behind cybercriminals Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:26:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/8077/comment-we-need-to-address-the-silo-mentality-in-infosecurity/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/8033/espionage-in-sport/ Where there’s money, there’s cybercrime, and sport is no exception. Stephen Pritchard examines the pitfalls and vulnerabilities that the sporting industry faces in securing its vital information Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/8033/espionage-in-sport/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7993/search-for-security/ With more than 30 000 web pages being infected every day, search engine results could increasingly lead to malware infection. Kari Larsen asks what the search engines are doing to mitigate security threats, and how users can protect themselves. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:26:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7993/search-for-security/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7955/comment-security-doubts-about-the-cloud/ According to VASCO Data Security’s Jan Valcke, strong authentication can surmount end-users’ security concerns and prevents revenue loss for SaaS providers Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:32:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7955/comment-security-doubts-about-the-cloud/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7867/the-charmed-life-of-cybercrime/ Crimes, scams, and various forms of nonsense are hardly inventions of the digital age. In fact, they are likely as old as human civilisation. Wendy M. Grossman examines why criminals are finding it easier to engage in cybercrime over more traditional forms of physical theft, and why law enforcement finds it difficult to prosecute the perpetrators Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7867/the-charmed-life-of-cybercrime/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7746/whats-in-store-for-2010/ The Noughties are behind us now, but memories of a decade of data breaches will continue to haunt the infosec professional. If only there was a way of knowing what the threat landscape would look like in the months to come. Well you’re in luck as Davey Winder has dusted off the crystal ball and spoken to a broad church of infosec professionals to get some informed predictions for 2010 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:52:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7746/whats-in-store-for-2010/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7604/an-olympic-effort-to-secure-the-games-/ Managing the security of the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver is no mean feat. Danny Bradbury went behind the scenes at the Olympic site to talk to the people who are tasked with ensuring the event goes smoothly Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:19:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7604/an-olympic-effort-to-secure-the-games-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7291/comment-maintaining-data-integrity-for-your-organization-/ Simon Morris of Pentura debates the issue of data security and the importance of identity authentication when dealing with confidential and sensitive data. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:48:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7291/comment-maintaining-data-integrity-for-your-organization-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7182/comment-securing-the-mobile-workforce-and-your-companys-data/ Andy Cordial of Origin Storage provides tips for organizations seeking to secure data in a world where mobile tools are quickly becoming primary devices for employees. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:18:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/7182/comment-securing-the-mobile-workforce-and-your-companys-data/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6893/comment-addressing-identity-and-access-management-challenges-in-the-retail-sector/ John Handelaar of Passlogix knows that one password is always easier to remember than two or three, but how can an organization both streamline access management processes while maintaining identity security for its customers? Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:40:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6893/comment-addressing-identity-and-access-management-challenges-in-the-retail-sector/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6169/comment-cybercrime-still-a-growth-industry/ One business most likely to be booming in the next year is that of cybercrime, says Charlie Abrahams of MarkMonitor Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6169/comment-cybercrime-still-a-growth-industry/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6168/comment-securing-web-20-in-the-workplace/ Simon Morris, research and development director at Pentura looks at how the adoption of web 2.0 makes the job of keeping email and the web free from attacks, malware and spam even more difficult. Yet, simply closing access to unapproved tools can be short sighted as unhappy employees drift to rival businesses with more enlightened policies Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6168/comment-securing-web-20-in-the-workplace/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6167/comment-making-protection-against-the-impossible-information-security-threats-possible-/ The information security industry is changing and as more and more crime is committed online, security software vendors will have no choice but to adjust. Kevin Hogan, director of Symantec’s response centre explains how it is leading the market in responding to this shift… Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6167/comment-making-protection-against-the-impossible-information-security-threats-possible-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6164/comment-exit-strategy-how-forensic-ready-are-you/ Losing a key employee is never easy, but it can be harder still if they take confidential company information with them. Duncan Gardiner, director forensic services at Epiq Systems outlines the steps that companies can take to protect their positions, both before and after such an event. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6164/comment-exit-strategy-how-forensic-ready-are-you/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6162/comment-how-to-stay-mobile-whilst-keeping-sensitive-data-safe/ Press coverage is, on the whole, to be welcomed; however negative publicity hurts your brand and image and does not help win hearts, minds and new customers. So why do so many companies actively court this by being so poor when it comes to handling sensitive data? Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:36:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6162/comment-how-to-stay-mobile-whilst-keeping-sensitive-data-safe/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6043/preserving-bletchley-park/ While information security professionals no doubt appreciate the worthiness and plight of Bletchley Park, the ‘Nation’s best kept secret’ as it is commonly known, is struggling to get the funding it needs to preserve its legacy and its infrastructure. Peter Berlich reports Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:52:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/6043/preserving-bletchley-park/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5890/comment-thoughts-from-a-security-researcher-on-conficker-/ Patrick Runald, senior threat research manager at Websense Security Labs shares his thoughts on Conficker as the worm reaches its first anniversary of appearing in the wild. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5890/comment-thoughts-from-a-security-researcher-on-conficker-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5705/spamming-the-socially-active-spam-diversifies-to-twitter-im-sms-etc/ Once poison found only in email accounts, spam is now polluting every form of electronic communication from IM to SMS and from blogs to tweets. But how well is it doing outside its natural domain? William Knight takes a look at non-email spam Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5705/spamming-the-socially-active-spam-diversifies-to-twitter-im-sms-etc/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5554/comment-usb-sticks-an-employees-dream-its-worst-nightmare/ Ironkey's John Jefferis explores the benefits, but also the information security issues surrounding USB sticks. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5554/comment-usb-sticks-an-employees-dream-its-worst-nightmare/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5559/securing-the-defence-information-security-and-the-defence/ Securing communications between military and defence departments and the outside world is a bit of a puzzle as there are no common information security standards or tools. Cath Everett looks at the current situation and at what is being done to address the issue Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5559/securing-the-defence-information-security-and-the-defence/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5371/comment-the-smart-way-to-safer-hospitals/ Over the past few years, the healthcare sector has become increasingly dependent on information technology. Contactless smart card technology has been used many years in other industries, and is now helping to solve some longstanding thorny issues in the healthcare sector: safeguarding patients and staff and protecting confidential patient information. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5371/comment-the-smart-way-to-safer-hospitals/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5372/securing-the-2012-olympics/ Physical and IT security plans are well underway for the London Games in 2012, but could reputational damage be the real risk? Stephen Pritchard talks to David Blunkett to determine what the real cyberrisks are, and how to control them Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5372/securing-the-2012-olympics/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5216/comment-facilities-managers-taking-on-security/ Facilities and risk managers are feeling the knock-on effect of the economic climate by having more responsibility placed upon their shoulders; security provision being one. Steve Garton, director at Advent IM, outlines security issues facing these workers. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5216/comment-facilities-managers-taking-on-security/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5217/cyberterrorism-a-look-into-the-future/ Cyberterrorism might mean different things to different people, but one thing is certain – it needs to be taken incredibly seriously. What are we dealing with? How can we defend our nation? How will cyberterrorists of the future look to attack? The (ISC)2 US Government Advisory Board Executive Writers Bureau answers these questions Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5217/cyberterrorism-a-look-into-the-future/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5020/comment-protecting-privacy-in-the-cloud/ Cloud computing is rapidly emerging to complement the traditional model of software running on, and data being stored on, PCs and servers, especially as IT departments look to drive efficiencies in the current economic climate. However, consumer advocates, organisations, and regulators are raising a number of important privacy questions concerning how information and interactions are handled in this environment. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5020/comment-protecting-privacy-in-the-cloud/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5026/orwellian-state-of-security--cctv/ Wherever you turn in most UK cities and towns, you will spot CCTV cameras. They are there for our protection and safety – or so their owners claim. Are they really that effective? And is anyone watching the watchers? Kari Larsen investigates Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/5026/orwellian-state-of-security--cctv/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4963/comment-conforming-to-pci-dss/ Organisations that transmit, store or process payment card details and that fail to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) face serious penalties and potential fines of £50K+, damage to brand reputation, loss of business and the risk of closure, says Mike Gillespie, director at independent protective security consultancy, Advent IM. It’s an issue of great concern to many businesses and a topic much debated on business forums. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4963/comment-conforming-to-pci-dss/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4901/comment-back-to-information-security-basics/ As security companies add new technologies to meet the demands of both the evolving threat landscape and a compressed market, it is important they try not to forget about the core information security technologies that have been protecting businesses for decades Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4901/comment-back-to-information-security-basics/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4863/defending-the-us-with-biometrics-/ Biometric technologies are enabling the DoD to identify and detain suspected enemies and terrorists, improving citizen security both home and away. Dr. Myra Gray, director of the Biometrics Task Force, explains how and why these biometric solutions are being deployed Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4863/defending-the-us-with-biometrics-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4755/cloud-computing-in-the-spotlight/ Cloud computing promises cost savings and productivity benefits, but how secure is the technology? Neil Stinchcombe investigates Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4755/cloud-computing-in-the-spotlight/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4611/license-to-hack-ethical-hacking/ Ethical hacking seems to be a contradiction in terms, but what better way of making enterprises pay attention to their security flaws, than by acting like criminals? William Knight investigates Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4611/license-to-hack-ethical-hacking/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4112/finding-your-way-an-overview-of-information-security-industry-qualifications-and-associations/ The proliferation of information security qualifications, standards and membership associations has reached a level whereby a degree of confusion is understandable. Peter Drabwell introduces some of the qualifications and associations out there Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4112/finding-your-way-an-overview-of-information-security-industry-qualifications-and-associations/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4027/watt-matters-smart-electricity-grids-security/ The IT industry needs to pay more attention to the electricity grid in the near future. Simon Perry, principal associate analyst with Quocirca, explains why looking at the concept of smart grids Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4027/watt-matters-smart-electricity-grids-security/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/3893/the-black-art-of-digital-forensics-/ What makes a good digital forensics specialist? Steve Gold looks at some of the latest applications and investigates how the forensic investigator’s role has evolved in order to comply with changing customer priorities Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/3893/the-black-art-of-digital-forensics-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/3752/loyalty-cards-the-security-risks-and-the-rewards-/ Loyalty cards – with their numerous security risks and few rewards – have really taken off. Can we trust that the commercial organisations that store our data will take good care of it? Cath Everett investigates and finds there’s no such thing as a free lunch... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/3752/loyalty-cards-the-security-risks-and-the-rewards-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/3395/the-id-card-debate/ The latest news on ID cards – which saw Home Secretary Alan Johnson announce that holding ID cards should be a personal choice for British citizens – has kicked off the long-standing debate once again. Davey Winder takes a look at the pros and cons of the controversial initiative Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/3395/the-id-card-debate/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/3101/a-blueprint-for-secure-intellectual-property/ Protecting intellectual property (IP) is imperative for any business. Providing a unique business model will encourage revenue, and keeping selected information from ambitious soon to be ex-employees should help to stave off the competition. Add a recession to the mix, complete with unscrupulous tactics, legal grey areas and an increase in redundancies, and the brewing threats might just boil over. Rob Stringer looks into the not-so-secret formula for keeping intellectual property secure Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/3101/a-blueprint-for-secure-intellectual-property/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2988/the-user-is-not-the-enemy-how-to-increase-information-security-usability/ People have long been accused of being the ‘weakest link’ in information security, but what if lack of usability and information security training is actually at the heart of the matter? Wendy M. Grossman investigates Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2988/the-user-is-not-the-enemy-how-to-increase-information-security-usability/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2572/nine-lives-when-malware-becomes-selfmodifying/ As the Conficker (aka Downadup and Kido) worm proved when it first appeared in October 2008, there's more to a piece of malware code than meets the eye, especially when it is self-updating. But can self-updating also mean self-modifying? Steve Gold investigates whether an IT security manager's nightmare has become programming reality... Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2572/nine-lives-when-malware-becomes-selfmodifying/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2503/social-networking-a-risk-to-information-security/ As the popularity of social networking sites continues to mount, it becomes increasingly important to consider the information security risks posed in the context of a wider data loss prevention and reputation management strategy. Cath Everett reports Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2503/social-networking-a-risk-to-information-security/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2443/information-security-in-china-a-license-to-print-money-/ With 200 million internet users in China, and a predicted annual growth rate of 17% for the information security market until 2013, why would security vendors want to go anywhere else? William Knight investigates Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2443/information-security-in-china-a-license-to-print-money-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2347/fasten-your-seatbelts-information-security-and-the-travel-industry-/ While the travel industry is yet to get a highly publicised data breach under its belt, the potential for vulnerability is sky-high. Wendy M. Grossman looks at how the government’s ability to access and store data is complicating matters Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2347/fasten-your-seatbelts-information-security-and-the-travel-industry-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2297/data-lost-not-found-why-data-loss-is-still-prevalent-in-many-organisations-/ Eighteen months on from the HMRC data loss scandal - where contractors lost the details of 25 million Britons - Stephen Pritchard investigates why there is little evidence that the rate of privacy breaches is falling Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2297/data-lost-not-found-why-data-loss-is-still-prevalent-in-many-organisations-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2140/a-breach-a-day-will-keep-the-patients-away-information-security-in-the-health-sector/ The NHS web is made up of different management structures, different information security needs, and different budgets. Cath Everett looks for a medicine that will cure information security worries across the healthcare board Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2140/a-breach-a-day-will-keep-the-patients-away-information-security-in-the-health-sector/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2060/flattery-will-get-you-everywhere-social-engineering-and-information-security/ The widespread availability of personal information, along with employees being exposed to more data than they need to know, is making it easier for hackers to bypass the ‘human firewall’ of information security. SA Mathieson reports on the rising threat of social engineering Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2060/flattery-will-get-you-everywhere-social-engineering-and-information-security/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/1965/information-security-goes-green/ Green IT has gone mainstream. The last year has seen corporations such as Citigroup establishing their environmental credentials by opening green data centres. But how do the separate disciplines of green IT and information security come together? Robin Arnfield reports Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/1965/information-security-goes-green/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/1866/id-cards-protecting-or-endangering-our-privacy-and-security/ With the national ID card being rolled out to the first British workers this year, Wendy Grossman looks at the privacy and security concerns behind the initiative, and finds that an unexpected trade-off is being made Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/1866/id-cards-protecting-or-endangering-our-privacy-and-security/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/1803/information-security-and-the-recession/ As the recession continues to chew into budgets, and cyber criminals see increased opportunity for looting, CIOs must ensure that information security defences remain strong and affordable, even if this means a little bargaining. Stephen Pritchard looks at how organisations can negotiate the rough seas ahead. Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/1803/information-security-and-the-recession/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/846/us-standards-drive-canadian-information-security/ An absence of legislation and the presence of the laissez-faire attitude has resulted in Canada being rather lax when it comes to information security compliance. Robin Arnfield looks at how US standards are driving the Canadian information security marketplace Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/846/us-standards-drive-canadian-information-security/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/848/educating-children-on-data-protection/ The use of biometrics and CCTV in school classrooms - installed to protect pupils - may just as easily put them at risk of other dangers. What, then, can be done to prepare our children for the big wide world of data protection? Rob Stringer reports… Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/848/educating-children-on-data-protection/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/606/the-evolution-of-antivirus-/ Sometimes considered more an irritant than prophylactic, has the traditional anti-virus file checker been assigned to the recycle bin of computer history? William Knight scratches beneath the surface to ask where all that anti-virus scanning technology will end up Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/606/the-evolution-of-antivirus-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/576/biometrics-reach-maturity/ In both the identity management and security arenas, the use of biometric technology is increasing apace. Sebastian Fox looks at how the business application of biometric technology is shaping the reality of our everyday lives more than ever before... Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/576/biometrics-reach-maturity/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/587/what-level-of-authentication-is-needed/ Usability and context are often more important than the absolute effectiveness of authentication. It's why the simple password refuses to die, reports William Knight. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/587/what-level-of-authentication-is-needed/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/617/keeping-sensitive-information-secure-when-staff-is-leaving/ Career loyalty is an endangered creature. Unlike our predecessors, today’s workforce is unlikely to stay committed to a job for five years, let alone their entire lives. But with such a fluid stream of employees keeping human resources busy, and countless eyes being cast over company data, Rob Stringer investigates how sensitive information can stay faithful to its organisation, even if its staff don’t... Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/617/keeping-sensitive-information-secure-when-staff-is-leaving/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/578/biometrics-more-than-meets-the-eye/ Biometrics is poised to enter the mainstream security market, but how - and when - will it happen? Steve Gold speaks to the movers and shakers in this emerging security marketplace and elicits some interesting predictions Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/578/biometrics-more-than-meets-the-eye/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/601/complying-to-a-false-sense-of-security/ Simply ticking the boxes to comply with legislation can give companies a false sense of security, finds Wendy M. Grossman Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/601/complying-to-a-false-sense-of-security/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/608/information-security-in-the-reinventing-silicon-valley/ Silicon Valley, home to some of the world’s most talented information security professionals, and housing many of the information security market’s biggest players, is a hub of innovation. But the Valley hasn’t always been famed for its offerings in IT technology, and with bio-tech sweeping the Valley as the next big thing, it may soon re-invent itself once more. Eleanor Dallaway visited the Bay Area to talk to the people that are witnessing this evolution first-hand… Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/608/information-security-in-the-reinventing-silicon-valley/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/574/batten-down-the-hatches/ Due to the horrifying quantity of vulnerabilities, and often limited time and budget, application and database security can be quite a headache. Limiting privileges and access, however, is a good place to start, finds Danny Bradbury Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/574/batten-down-the-hatches/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/592/leaving-a-trace/ IT forensics is seen by many in the industry as something of a black art. But it's actually a highly professional discipline, with professional software to assist, as Steve Gold discovers Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/592/leaving-a-trace/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/595/through-hell-and-high-water/ Responsive business thrives on continuity. William Knight finds that the trick to uninterrupted business is testing continuity processes before disaster strikes Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/595/through-hell-and-high-water/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/635/education-education-education-/ Technology can only go so far. And then there’s people. Cath Everett explains why the importance of educating staff is greater than ever before Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/635/education-education-education-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/572/give-us-this-day-our-utm-/ As malware becomes more sophisticated, Unified Threat Management systems must also evolve, but without losing touch with a major selling feature: simplicity. Danny Bradbury thinks outside the box Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/572/give-us-this-day-our-utm-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/607/someones-got-to-pay/ Consumers are increasingly trading the high street for the home computer, and in both cases getting more than they bargained for. Rob Stringer investigates the fraud and fuzzy legislation of retail security Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/607/someones-got-to-pay/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/600/catch-me-if-you-can-/ These days, malware writers are in it for the money. In order to maximise profit, discretion is imperative so stealth technology has been adopted as a rule, rather than an exception. Danny Bradbury looks to the cat and mouse game that researchers and attackers are playing to see who’s coming out on top Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/600/catch-me-if-you-can-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/602/saving-face-in-the-absence-of-legislation/ Avoiding reputation damage to organisations was viewed as top priority by three quarters of respondents in a global information workforce study, commissioned by ISC2 and conducted by analyst firm Frost & Sullivan. John Colley discussed the findings with Eleanor Dallaway… Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/602/saving-face-in-the-absence-of-legislation/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/615/politically-speaking/ Despite the government’s very public embarrassment over data protection in recent times, information security might still not be very high on their agenda, Wendy Grossman finds… Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/615/politically-speaking/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/613/coughs-and-sneezes-spread-diseases/ Mobile devices can keep business ticking over when human diseases strike, but the devices have viruses of their own, finds William Knight Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/613/coughs-and-sneezes-spread-diseases/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/582/putting-money-where-your-mouth-is/ Voice biometrics is coming of age, but are financial services firms sufficiently confident in the technology to implement such systems, asks Steve Gold Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/582/putting-money-where-your-mouth-is/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/604/premium-pricing/ Infosecurity failures can cost millions, but many insurers are reluctant to take the risk, says Danny Bradbury Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/604/premium-pricing/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/633/a-law-without-force-/ After a deluge of data breaches, the UK government is considering ways to provide the public with better shelter, through strengthening data protection law and punishment. Dan Ilett considers the options Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/633/a-law-without-force-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/637/financial-exposure-/ Wireless networks are an essential cog in large, modern businesses. But if left unsecured, they leave companies vulnerable, especially in a city abundant with close, competing companies, finds Cath Everett Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/637/financial-exposure-/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/630/faceoff-in-oxford/ Britain’s oldest university has become a flashpoint for students’ use of social networking and privacy, while companies debate whether to block or encourage Facebook and its rivals. SA Mathieson reports Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/630/faceoff-in-oxford/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/603/pci-here-to-stay/ As retailers face the costs and changes involved in complying with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, its worth and necessity are up for debate, with some arguing it gives a raw deal to retailers. Dan Ilett investigates Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/603/pci-here-to-stay/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/632/it-strategy-ukgov/ The UK government needs to improve its ability to deliver effective IT-based systems at reasonable cost. But the proposed solution could change utterly the relationship between the state and the citizen, reports Ian Grant. Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/632/it-strategy-ukgov/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/567/a-fairytale-perfect-database-security/ What do the brothers Grimm and SQL injection attacks have in common? William Knight investigates Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/567/a-fairytale-perfect-database-security/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/605/end-point-security-a-fiveyear-craze/ Deperimeterization secures sensitive corporate data. End point security is an essential ingredient in this concept. But how effective is it? Will everyone be jumping on the EPS bandwagon or will it prove too expensive and too impractical for small and medium sized companies? Cath Everett reports. Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/605/end-point-security-a-fiveyear-craze/ http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/631/zero-day-of-the-dead/ The data load that has accompanied the globalization of trade would make even Atlas stagger. And that’s without the added burden of counter-terrorisAs you read this, zombie programs are flitting across the internet like a pestilence to infect and drain the life from innocent computer systems. Yet, for all the aggravation and grief they cause, you may never know you are part of a global invasion of the system snatchers, says William Knight. Unless… Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/631/zero-day-of-the-dead/