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Security heading for the cloud
News B is for Botnets Cloud-based proxy computers could provide security services traditionally performed locally, such as enforcing authentication, data loss prevention, intrusion prevention, network access control and vulnerability management. [17 Jul 2008]
Gov't data retention - how much is too much?
News B is for Botnets He said the draft bill was unnecessary as government could gain access to all the communications data it needed from ISPs under the existing Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act. Security from A to Z [10 Jul 2008]
Terrorists turning to tech, warns gov't
News B is for Botnets Society depends on the information infrastructure; the ability to steal information and deny access is a serious threat. In a speech at the Homeland & Border Security Conference 2008 in London on Thursday, Admiral Lord West... [04 Jul 2008]
Viacom vs Google: YouTube privacy fears
News B is for Botnets Lacavera said her company was pleased the court's decision had put limits on evidence discovery, including refusing to allow Viacom access to YouTube's search technology or to users' private videos on the site. [04 Jul 2008]
Cisco Protects Data Center Assets With Network-Based Intrusion Prevention System
White Paper To protect network availability and intellectual property, Cisco constantly monitors its network for a large assortment of threats, including insider threats, unauthorized access to data center assets, policy violations, such as privileged account... [12 Jun 2008]
Beware the insider security threat
News Security experts at the RSA security conference in San Francisco last week warned of all manner of threats ranging from botnets to metasploit attacks. B is for Botnets The main data security threat comes from poorly trained or disgruntled employees... [17 Apr 2008]
Virtualisation: IT managers warned of security challenges
News B is for Botnets Crosby said that, in general, virtualisation reduced the number of points of entry into operating systems but that vendors relying on kernel access to implement security would run into difficulties. [16 Apr 2008]
Insider security risks exposed
News B is for Botnets In addition, methods such as masking data - so only people with privileged access can view accurate data - could be used. Samar said both need to be educated about why policies are followed, as well as given limited access. [10 Apr 2008]
Malice, misuse, mistake - security dangers pile up
Comment B is for Botnets Data should only ever be available to people who have a need to access it - the principle of least privilege. People with access to confidential data can be encouraged through blackmail or a con trick to divulge it to outsiders. [10 Mar 2008]
Google Apps hosts one big team talk over the web
News B is for Botnets Google's standalone hosted apps for consumers haven't really made a splash in the corporate world, largely because of the security threats posed by how easy they make it to share sensitive work data with people outside the company. [07 Feb 2008]
Carphone Warehouse in data protection breach
News B is for Botnets Up to 4,000 online customers were also linked to the wrong accounts, receiving other people's emails and were able to access other customers' personal information over the web, including names, addresses and phone numbers. [16 Jan 2008]
Data encryption brought into focus by HMRC
Comment B is for Botnets The sender would have to use software that encrypts the data using strong algorithms encrypting sensitive data at source and tightly controlling and monitoring the way people access the database. [21 Dec 2007]
Encryption not the key to data security
News B is for Botnets Richard Steel, CIO for the London Borough of Newham, added encryption should be used "where the data must be mobile and combined with two-factor authenticated access". He said: "However, when used in the context of an information... [07 Dec 2007]
Hedge fund manager in £3.5m IT deal with Savvis
News B is for Botnets The Savvis offering includes mirrored dual data centres and an off-site business continuity site, which Augustus employees can work from or access remotely. Security from A to Z Savvis will also provide a managed network... [06 Dec 2007]
Who's been reading your emails?
News B is for Botnets If someone is suspected of illegal activity the police or security services could access their work emails under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 - although a warrant would be required. [30 Nov 2007]
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