Columnists: Archive: October 2010

Social Networking Security Hot Topic at Interop NY

Interop NY 2010 attendees observed trends in network security ranging from cloud computing to green data centers, but the hottest topic was social networking--from policy development and controls to vulnerability management and compliance.

Simple Steps to Securing Email with S/MIME

S/MIME support is already built into most desktop email clients, including Outlook, Apple Mail, and Thunderbird. Learn how to use it to encrypt your personal or business email messages.

5 Useful New Open Source Security Apps

Our colleagues at Datamation pulled together a list of "50 Awesome Open Source Apps You've (Probably) Never Heard Of." Among them, we found some valuable computer security assets.

5 Best Password Management Software Packages

Password managers can preserve your computer and data security, as well as your sanity. But how do you know which is best? We walk you through your options and recommend five of the best.

9 Best Defenses Against Social Engineering Attacks

No matter how tight your network security or well-considered your security policy, the human element at your business remains vulnerable to hackers. But there are steps you can take to tighten your security against social engineering attacks.

Top Ten Ways to Avoid an Evil Twin Attack

Business travelers are particularly susceptible to evil twin attacks--hacker-created wireless access points that use real network names (SSIDs) to bait users into connecting to them.

Four Key IT Security Trends for 2011

What the 2010 security acquisition spree by major players, including Symantec, HP, IBM, CA and VeriSign, could mean to IT security professionals.

15 Reasons to Use Enterprise WLAN Security

There are myriad reasons why your business’s Wi-Fi network should be protected by enterprise-grade WLAN security. Here are 15 of the best.

Your Own Staff May Be Your Company's Biggest Security Risk

No matter how diligent you are in hardware, policy-making, or hiring, your security is only as strong as the weakest link. Columnist Christopher Null examines the realities of insider fraud.

Review: MXI Stealth ZONE

Security features are robust in this fast, efficient "secure USB desktop" from MXI, which uses an encrypted flash drive with speedy BlueFly processor to boot a PC-adapted, IT-customized Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard image.