enhanced security in news
Microsoft warns of ActiveX attack targetting Access
News By default, Internet Explorer (IE) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 runs in a restricted mode known as Enhanced Security Configuration that sets the security level for the internet zone to 'high'. [08 Jul 2008]
HMRC and MoD face action over data blunders
News Stronger accountability: data security roles within departments are being standardised and enhanced to ensure clear lines of responsibility. Information security and other aspects of data protection must be taken a great deal more seriously by... [25 Jun 2008]
AMD chips into business market
News All the processors offer "up-to-24-month" stability on the initial models, with "minimum 12-month" stability promised for subsequent enhanced-speed versions. Security from A-Z… AMD has released a series of chips which it claims has the stability... [29 Apr 2008]
Cisco grabs IronPort for $830m
News Richard Palmer, senior vice president of Cisco's Security Technology Group, said in a statement: "We feel there is enormous potential for enhanced email and message protection solutions to be integrated into the existing Cisco self-defending... [05 Jan 2007]
AT&T-BellSouth merger gets FCC green light
News The statement cited examples such more widespread broadband coverage, increased competition, improved products and enhanced national security and disaster recovery. The Commission, which had been split between Democrats and Republicans for months... [02 Jan 2007]
Five reasons to love (and hate) Windows Vista
News Enhanced help - Help used to be limited to a few pithy sentences about the task you want to perform. Microsoft finally launches the long-awaited Windows Vista today, promising better security and improved search and claiming it will be the fastest... [30 Nov 2006]
Alert over "extremely critical" XML bug
News People running Windows Server 2003 and 2003 Service Pack 1 in the default configuration with the Enhanced Security Configuration turned on aren't affected, Microsoft said. An "extremely critical" vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft's XML... [07 Nov 2006]
Biometric passports take off
News He said: "In combination with enhanced background checks and plans to interview first-time passport applicants from next spring, this new more secure passport will deliver a step-change in our ability to combat passport fraud and forgery.silicon... [05 Oct 2006]
PepsiCo signs IT deal with BT and HP
News PepsiCo said it expects to get better cost-efficiency and control from a standardised and "future-proof" communications platform that will allow the company to provide enhanced service levels to employees. [05 Oct 2006]
Attack code alert over unpatched IE flaw
News Microsoft noted that Windows 2003 running Enhanced Security Configuration is not affected. The flaw is due to an error in an ActiveX control related to multimedia features and could be exploited by viewing a rigged web page, Symantec said in an... [15 Sep 2006]
Apple plugs 26 holes in OS X
News This could provide enhanced security for the use of Macs with wireless devices that use Bluetooth technology. Apple on Tuesday issued updates for its Mac OS X operating system to fix 26 security flaws, some serious. [03 Aug 2006]
Symantec eyes transaction security
News Microsoft, for example, offers phishing protection as part of its web browser toolbar and has promised enhanced security in the upcoming Internet Explorer 7 browser. Symantec is readying a new security product designed to protect consumers as they... [01 Jun 2006]
IBM works with gov't on open source security trial
News The design is based on Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) and IBM Websphere, a mandatory access control application, which gives "need to know" access to security. The Central Sponsor for Information Assurance (CSIA) said this week the initiative... [27 Apr 2006]
IBM positions database to "take out" Oracle
News On Thursday, IBM is expected to disclose enhanced security features that will give customers more control over access policies. IBM is today expected to release a near-ready version of its latest database server, code-named Viper, a product... [06 Apr 2006]
Singapore unveils biometric passport
News According to Singapore's Immigration and CheckPoints Authority (ICA), the BioPass carries enhanced security features that are difficult to tamper with, such as multiple laser images (MRIs). Tan Boon Chin, senior vice president and executive... [03 Apr 2006]
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