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Global security spend to hit $10.5bn

News F is for Federated identity As such, Contu said, assessing the security infrastructure of third-party organisations is becoming a critical factor for businesses, as is the need to secure communication points with these partners.

Tags: smes, security

[28 Apr 2008]

Security breaches down - but at what price?

News F is for Federated identity The latest Information Security Breaches Survey, published yesterday to coincide with the first day of the Infosecurity Europe conference, reveals that IT managers and board-level executives are trying to keep their...

Tags: breach, data

[23 Apr 2008]

Security experts criticise Phorm

News Phorm was also criticised by security company F-Secure in a Tuesday blog post, which drew attention to Phorm's past work and reputation. F-Secure said 121Media was responsible for developing pieces of adware, including Apropos.

Tags: threat, ads, phorm

[18 Apr 2008]

Beware the insider security threat

Beware the insider security threat

News He said: "Each one is fully capable of creating a gaping hole in your otherwise secure network. F is for Federated identity Good users will use good sense and follow practical policies and processes to maintain a secure infrastructure.

Tags: insider, security

[17 Apr 2008]

Virtualisation: IT managers warned of security challenges

News Two major figures in virtualisation security have warned of challenges facing IT managers in implementing secure virtual environments. F is for Federated identity The challenge is to deliver an end-to end-secure and gorgeous PC experience.

Tags: security, challenge, virtualisation

[16 Apr 2008]

Microsoft: Vista security feature designed 'to annoy users'

News A Microsoft manager has said one of the security features in Vista was deliberately designed to "annoy users" in order to put pressure on third-party software makers to make their applications more secure.

Tags: vista, uac, microsoft

[14 Apr 2008]

PayPal wages war on phishing

News F is for Federated identity As one of largest secure online payment providers, Barrett said PayPal needs to step up efforts to stamp out the phishing problem - not just to protect customers but also the internet as a whole.

Tags: certification, education, isps, paypal

[11 Apr 2008]

Insider security risks exposed

News F is for Federated identity Ways to combat Malfoy are countless, but include good patch management, efficient use of firewalls and having secure platforms, tools and processes, Samar said. Vipin Samar, VP of database security at Oracle, said: "You...

Tags: threat, vulnerabilities, laptops, hackers

[10 Apr 2008]

High speed TGV trains get online

News F is for FMC Frank Bernard, head of European business at SNCF, told silicon.com: "What we want to bring to [passengers] is a real, 100 per cent secure efficient [online] environment just like their office or at home.

Tags: wi-fi, train, satellite, charge

[26 Mar 2008]

How to detect data leaks

Comment F is for Federated identity In addition to blocking data leaks, DLP tools can also help companies carry out a risk assessment on their data, allowing them to check where their sensitive data is stored and helping customers put it in more secure...

Tags: security, data protection, data leaks, comply

[19 Mar 2008]

Windows-based cash machines 'easily hacked'

News F is for Federated identity An early warning of this insecurity in modern ATMs came in 2003 when the Nachi Internet worm infiltrated "secure" networks and infected ATMs from two financial institutions, while the SQL Slammer worm indirectly shut...

Tags: atm, banks, malware, box

[04 Mar 2008]

'Tamper-proof' chip and PIN terminals hacked

News F is for Federated identity Both devices were Visa-certified to be secure, which requires that defeating the tamper detection would cost more than $25,000 per PIN-entry device; or that inserting a PIN-stealing bug would be detected, or take more...

Tags: chip and pin, cambridge university, connected, entry

[27 Feb 2008]

Careless homeworkers increase security risks

Careless homeworkers increase security risks

News F is for FMC Nic Evans, European IT director at Key Equipment Finance, said: "With secure VPN and disk encryption there is no reason why technically homeworking should be any less secure than in the office.

Tags: homeworkers, cio jury, security, opening

[08 Feb 2008]

Linux, Leopard and Vista: The ultimate hack contest

News F is for Federated identity Ruiu told silicon.com sister site ZDNet.co.uk: "The fur is flying right now about which is more secure: Linux, Vista or Leopard. Security from A to Z Click on the links below to find out more.

Tags: leopard, apple, microsoft, vista

[08 Feb 2008]

ID cards: What's the latest?

News F is for Forgery ID cards will be secure, insists Home Office Or where the whole project started? The project has never been far from the pages of silicon.com - so here's the pick of our coverage on the government's biometric identity scheme.

Tags: id cards, biometrics, hmrc, governement

[29 Jan 2008]

First Direct banks on Apple

News F is for FMC Southwell said: "We spoke to our security people at HSBC, checked they were comfortable with it, and tested it all to make sure it was completely secure. The service became fully compatible with Safari last week, while it's been...

Tags: mobile banking, apple, iphone, ipod

[24 Jan 2008]

The Weekly Round-Up: 11.01.08

Round-Up The first warnings about the Trojan were posted on the iPhone modification forum ModMyiFone.com, said security vendor F-Secure. "And now, the end is here And so I face the final curtain. Microsoft chairman Bill Gates took his final bow on stage at...

Tags: ces, bill gates, microsoft, surface

[11 Jan 2008]

Brunel University uses spam filter to fight cyber bullying

Case Study The system Brunel uses to screen spam, supplied by Secure Computing, is flexible enough to be used for other tasks in addition to filtering - including detecting email bullying. F is for Federated identity

Tags: bullying, email, brunel, college

[11 Jan 2008]

First iPhone Trojan reported

News The first warnings about the Trojan were posted on the iPhone modification forum ModMyiFone.com, said security vendor F-Secure. Both Symantec and F-Secure warned users should be cautious when installing third-party iPhone applications.

Tags: iphone, malware, apple, trojan

[09 Jan 2008]

Data encryption brought into focus by HMRC

Comment F is for Federated identity There is actually no explicit obligation under the Data Protection Act (DPA) to use encryption, although the DPA does state that 'appropriate technical and organisational measures' should be taken to ensure data is kept...

Tags: hmrc, fraud, encryption, admitted

[21 Dec 2007]

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