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Why you must rein in your power users

Why you must rein in your power users

...have something to say about the matter too. The ISO-27001 IT security standard states "the allocation and use of privileges shall be restricted and... Read more

Nov 25, 2009

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Is losing a mobile device really such a big deal?

Is losing a mobile device really such a big deal?

How to minimise the damage to your business Read more

Nov 24, 2009

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How the good guys fight the  security  arms race

How the good guys fight the security arms race

Bret Hartman has over 25 years of experience building data security systems and protocols for some of the biggest authorities and companies in... Read more

Feb 15, 2008

silicon.com > Technology > IT Services

India to train thousands more cyber cops

...in India as the country's IT industry tries to boost its security credentials. President of Indian IT industry group Nasscom, Som Mittal, said the... Read more

Feb 6, 2008

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Cops enlist HAL in fight against crime

...at how AI techniques can boost digital forensics, the government-funded Cyber Security Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) will examine the potential use of AI in... Read more

Nov 5, 2008

silicon.com > White Papers > IT Management > IT Infrastructure

Plymouth University - Viglen Helps University Reduce Desktop Power Consumption by 40%

Plymouth University - Viglen Helps University Reduce Desktop Power Consumption by 40%

...needed to update the university's computers regularly with new software and security patches, which meant computers were left running overnight to receive essential updates... Read more

Oct 23, 2008

silicon.com > Management > CIO Insights

Legal Eye: Who's to blame for data loss?

Legal Eye: Who's to blame for data loss?

...implemented new procedures and measures and has published a policy for information security. Government will be focusing its attention now on the information security practices... Read more

Sep 17, 2008

silicon.com > White Papers > Security > Security Administration

The Merchant-Acquiring Side of the Payment Card Industry: Structure, Operations, and Challenges

The Merchant-Acquiring Side of the Payment Card Industry: Structure, Operations, and Challenges

...In addition, the presenter discussed two recent developments: the emergence of data security standards and the new public structure of payment networks, which have drawn... Read more

Apr 16, 2008

silicon.com > White Papers > Networking and Communications > Network Management

An Introduction to Intrusion Detection and Assessment

An Introduction to Intrusion Detection and Assessment

...increasingly frequent attacks on Internet-visible systems are attempts to breach information security requirements for protection of data. Vulnerability-assessment tools check systems and networks... Read more

Sep 2, 2008

silicon.com > Technology > Software

Photos: Windows 7 - getting inside  security

Photos: Windows 7 - getting inside security

...The Action Center provides links to deeper security and maintenance controls, including the revamped troubleshooting tool, backing up data, and... Read more

Oct 20, 2009