Security Trends: Archive: July 2005

McAfee, Symantec Ride Security Wave

Earnings from McAfee and Symantec show that demand for security remains strong.

ID Theft Bill Wends Through Senate

The proposed law calls for full disclosure within 45 days.

Taking The 64-Bit Risk

The industry is calling for better security; will vendors come through?

SANS: No Safety From Vulnerabilities

IE vulnerabilities still abound, but Apple, Mozilla and Real Player users have little to gloat about.

Enterprise IT veterans have long been embroiled in hard-fought battles against network attackers. But in a war that respects no boundaries, the damage can (and often does) hit home in the form of ID theft.

Waking Up to Warjacking

Consumer Wi-Fi connections could be the next security pain point.

DDoS Attacks: What Can You Do?

Faced with a massive DDoS attack, what are your options? Not many as it turns out, but it helps to have friends upstream.

FBI: Online Crime Losses Down, Attacks Up

New study from the FBI and the Computer Security Institute cites dramatic drops and some notable rises in network security categories.

GAO: Federal Systems Security Still Lacking

New report finds major weaknesses at 24 major federal agencies.

States Tackle Unsavory E-Mails

Michigan and Utah have launched ''do not e-mail'' registries to keep questionable content from children's eyes.

Congress Closer to National ID Theft Law

Republican lawmakers plan committee vote on a bill requiring disclosure of both encrypted and unencrypted data breaches.

Small Businesses Fight Big IM Security Problems

Can a small business maintain a virus-free IM network without breaking the bank? You bet. The options range from scaled-down gateway servers to developing and strictly enforcing in-house policies.

DoJ Wants More Power Over In-Flight Calls

Law enforcement officials say airborne cell and Internet traffic creates unique security issues.

Cyber Security Gets Limelight in DHS Reorg

Chertoff's organizational changes call for new cyber security position and increased information sharing.

VeriSign Makes $40M Move on Defense

The firm adds to its security services division with iDefense buy.

What is Endpoint Security?

Disagreement over the meaning of endpoint security may be putting users at risk, according to a new IDC study.

Tech Coalition Seeking Input to Define Spyware

The Anti-Spyware Coalition wants input on its definition before working on best practices for the industry and end users.

More Howard Schmidt on Training, Risks & Outsourcing

In the second piece of a two-part Q&A, the former White House Security Advisor talks with Datamation about what security professionals need to do their jobs better, how outsourcing is affecting security, and how to deal with social engineering.

IM Threats Skyrocket

As IM security gets stronger hackers get wiser.

No Jail Time For Sasser, Netsky Author

The German teen behind the two e-mail worms gets probation.

Don't Let Data Walk Out the Door

As worries grow over portable memory devices, we look at how legitimate those fears are.

Howard Schmidt on CSOs, Risks and Responsibilities

In the first of a two-part Q&A, the former White House security advisor turned corporate consultant says IT has a bigger and more complicated job to deal with than ever before. But he also says they're more prepared and better equipped to handle it.

Personal Web-Based Email Puts Enterprise at Risk

IT managers who allow their users to access personal email accounts via Web-based sites are putting their companies at risk.

China Joins Spam Fight

The second-largest originator of spam, behind the U.S., joins the international effort to slow the flow of unwanted e-mails.

Have a Safe and Happy July 4th!!

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CEO: Automated Policies Key to Wireless Security

The CEO of Senforce Technologies, Inc. talks to Datamation about the wireless market, security's fear of the coffee shop, and the balance between productivity and security.