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Hardening Critical Systems at Electrical Utilities: Meeting Regulatory Requirements Through Endpoint Controls
White Paper However, these utilities depend on networks of aging systems and devices and are therefore vulnerable to cyber threats, which can be malicious attacks from hackers or terrorists, as well as unintentional... [13 Nov 2009]
Fortinet and the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI)
White Paper After numerous cyber attacks on several federal agency computer systems in the time period following 9/11, The White House determined that the government needed a more comprehensive strategy to defend government networks... [13 Nov 2009]
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know. Not All Security Vendors Are Created Equal
White Paper Driven by the rising tide of organized cyber-crime and the increased sophistication of hackers, targeted attacks are increasingly aimed at stealing the confidential information. For every business, the... [29 Aug 2009]
The Weekly Round-Up: 07.08.09
Round-Up The cyber driving instructor system will assess drivers' performance by analysing common manoeuvres such as cornering and braking. Generally speaking, IT and Hollywood have a dodgy track record, for every WarGames... [07 Aug 2009]
Implications of Outsourcing Web Application Security
White Paper As cyber criminals have flourished and the number of attacks on the web application layer by hackers continues to grow unabated, it is incumbent on organizations to ensure web application security.... [14 Jul 2009]
Control System Cyber Vulnerabilities and Potential Mitigation of Risk for Utilities
White Paper At the same time, the control and monitoring system networks that operate these infrastructures are among the most vulnerable targets for hackers, extortionists and disgruntled or ineffective employees. [13 Jul 2009]
Security Risk Assessment and Management in Web Applications
White Paper Corporations face increased levels of risk almost daily, from software vulnerabilities hidden in their technology systems to hackers and cyber crooks trying to steal proprietary corporate intellectual... [20 Jun 2009]
Homeland Security hires ex-hacker
News I know there is a newfound emphasis on cyber security and they're looking to diversify the members and to have alternative viewpoints," he said. Asked if there was anything in particular he would advocate, Moss said:... [08 Jun 2009]
Windows Vista: A Cyber Security Shield
White Paper Hackers are constantly exploiting security vulnerabilities and users' naiveté to steal corporate and personal information with the intent of committing fraud and other crimes. Such breaches can result in lost... [23 Mar 2009]
Is this the largest security breach ever?
News We understand that this incident may be the result of a widespread global cyber fraud operation, and we are co-operating closely with the United States Secret Service and Department of Justice," Baldwin said in the... [21 Jan 2009]
London Olympics cyber cops hit the ground running
News The UK's new cyber crime unit has been tasked with protecting the London 2012 Games from hackers and online criminals. The Police Central E-Crime Unit (PCeU) is in talks with Atos Origin and other IT... [13 Jan 2009]
UK consumers worth £14k each to cyber criminals
News It echoes a recent report by the Corporate IT Forum that found 65 per cent of UK businesses had seen a rise in cyber attacks such as distributed denial of service assaults or malware infections. H is for... [17 Nov 2008]
Cops enlist HAL in fight against crime
News Looking 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 web counter-terrorism surveillance, fighting... [05 Nov 2008]
Cyber crime heads to the cloud
News H is for Hackers Cloud computing crimeware means networks of zombie machines can be hired to steal online banking details for as little as $299 per month. Fraud-as-a-service is opening up computer crime to people with no... [31 Oct 2008]
UK struck by cyber crime wave
News The UK is suffering a cyber crime wave that has seen online financial fraud jump 20 per cent, according to a new report. Reports of cyber crime in the UK rose nine per cent over 2007, according to the UK... [30 Oct 2008]