Columnists: Archive: April 2010

Ten Tips for Securing Your PC

Michael Horowitz outlines the ten best things Windows PC users can do to protect their systems.

'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be

Conventional wisdom still treats passwords like a first line of defense when, in fact, in today’s security environment, passwords should really be the last line of defense.

Is Your Cloud Computing Vendor Secure?

Cloud companies pay accounting firms for SAS 70 certifications just as the financial organizations paid Moody’s for an investment-grade rating. Can that really be safe?

As Cybercrime Rises, 'Good Guys' Fight Back

In the battle against cybercrime, international bands of White Hats fight against the 'bad guys.'

Cybersecurity, Privacy Hot Topics at InfoSec World 2010

InfoSec practitioners gather in Orlando to better defend against emerging privacy, Web 2.0, and Internet security threats.

Securely Manage Server Accounts with Key-based Authentication

Using the same password for every account is simpler, but it can prove disastrous if an attacker compromises even a single server and accesses the user accounts.

Interop 2010 Las Vegas Preview

Charlie Schluting gives us his take on what's worth your time at Interop Las Vegas this year. Security, compliance, and data security in the cloud are all covered.

How To Set Social Networking Policies for Employees

Establishing a clear set of social networking policies is important to both the security of your business and of your employees.

Quick and Easy Ways to Improve Laptop Security

More than 12,000 laptops are stolen in U.S. airports every week. Learn how to protect the data on your laptop in case it happens to you.

Review: RoboForm Enterprise v7

Siber Systems RoboForm Enterprise v7 (from $59.95 per user) improves password security through ease-of-use, policy control, and safe storage.

Top Ten Phishing Facts

Learn how to improve security by arming users with knowledge--and your network with tools--to diminish the impact of phishing scams.

Improve Your Wireless Security With the Right Routers

Netgear's low-end router offers some impressive security features, but don't expect the company to tell you about them.

How to Choose a DLP Provider

This Buying Guide will help you to select the right Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution for your organization.