Security Trends

Top Cyber Threats: Security Research Roundup

Find out what the latest research reveals about the current state of malware, phishing, and other attacks.

Secure by Design: The Future of IT Security?

A startup called Bromium is taking on the challenge of Byzantine Fault Tolerance: Making computer systems that are dependable and secure by design.

Multi-Tenant Public Clouds: Security Risk or FUD?

Cloud provider Rackspace seeks to dispel the myth that multi-tenancy makes public clouds an inherent security risk.

How Hackers Become Millionaires and How To Stop Them

Here's a hint: Cybercrime has a lot in common with multi-level marketing schemes.

The Changing Role of the CISO

Some Chief Information Security Officers enjoy much greater strategic influence within their companies, according to new research.

How to Become a Certified Ethical Hacker

To beat a hacker, you have to think like one. The CEH certification teaches 'white hat' hacking skills — and can give your IT security career a big boost.

China Tops the List for Attack Traffic

Akamai's State of the Internet report identifies China as the top source of global attack traffic for the fourth quarter of 2011.

Symantec: Attacks On the Rise, But Spam and Botnets Down

New data shows familiar trends of good news and bad news, with some surprises.

8 Steps to a Secure Cloud Initiative

Security should be built into your cloud deployment, not added on.

Decoy Documents May Soon Defend Against Data Loss

A new defense against data loss prevention: Bogus files that alert organizations to unauthorized access.

Top 5 WordPress Vulnerabilities and How to Fix Them

WordPress is a popular target for hackers, but there are steps you can take to make your installation more secure.

HP Report: More Attacks, Despite Fewer New Vulnerabilities Overall

Attackers are taking advantage of high-severity and unpatched vulnerabilities, according to HP's Top Cyber Security Risks Report.

Review: McAfee Endpoint Protection Suite

In addition to its traditional malware detection capabilities, McAfee's Endpoint Protection Suite offers some useful extra components, including a firewall.

Apple is taking steps to address the Java vulnerabilities behind the Flashback Trojan outbreak. But Java isn't the only attack vector for OS X -- and Apple users can no longer cling to the belief that Macs are virtually immune to malware.

4 Steps to Securing Mobile Devices and Apps in the Workplace

Is your company prepared to manage the risks introduced by the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) trend? Here's how to review and strengthen your organization's mobile security posture.

How to Secure Your Company's Videoconferencing System

Could hackers use your company's videoconferencing equipment to spy on your meetings? Yes, quite possibly – but it's easy to prevent. Here's how to lock down your system right now.

Hacktivists Surpass Organized Crime in Volume of Data Theft

Cybercriminals continued to perpetrate the majority of attacks in 2011 -- but hacktivists stole the most data, according to Verizon's latest data breach report.

Are Data Breaches Becoming Less Costly?

The financial cost of lost and stolen data is declining overall -- but malicious attacks remain more expensive than breaches caused by negligence.

Review: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 Business Edition

Organizations looking for high-performance malware protection without a lot of extra bells and whistles should take a close look at the business edition in ESET's antivirus product line.

RSA: Hackers Can Help You Improve Security

Businesses should enlist the help of hackers to secure their systems, says WhiteHat Security's CTO.

Pulling Your Private Cloud out of the Shadows

Virtualization solves many problems at the server and application layer but it does open up holes in the network that must be secured.

Which Browser is Best for Security?

Researchers from Accuvant discussed the results of a browser security comparison study at RSA Conference 2012 -- and the debate rages on.

RSA: Don't Forget to Secure Your API

APIs can be attack vectors for SQL injection and exploitation, says Layer 7's Scott Morrison at RSA Conference 2012.

Identity Management: Enable More, Block Less

Securing infrastructure and applications is all about understanding and identifying who your users are, says CA's Mike Denning at RSA Conference 2012.

Can the Internet Be Made Trustworthy?

Speaking at RSA Conference 2012, the CEO of Qualys points to SSL flaws, malware in third-party ads, and insecure browsers as signs that the Internet needs a fundamental overhaul of trustworthiness.