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Columnists: Archive: February 2003 

VC Pinpoints Security Product Trends

Polaris Venture Partners' Dave Barrett talks with eSecurity Planet about the latest trends in enterprise security.

Trust No One

Having spent years breaking into computer systems for fun and profit, notorious ex-hacker Kevin Mitnick needed something to do once he got out of prison. Naturally, he wrote a book. An engrossing tale of the hacking netherworld, "The Art of Deception" is a must-read for all IT professionals whose job it is to keep companies secure.

FBI, DOJ Crack Satellite Piracy Ring

Alleged pirates are indicted for violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, manufacturing devices for stealing satellite signals and conspiracy.

  • DMCA: Where Are the Lines Drawn?
  • The Perennial Problem with Patches

    Patches cannot be relied upon to deliver effective front-line security because they simply aren't applied in a consistent, effective and timely fashion. Organizations instead should rely on security event management.