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How to Encrypt a Flash Drive Using VeraCrypt

July 5, 2016

Many security experts prefer open source software like VeraCrypt, which can be used to encrypt flash drives, because of its readily available source code.

7 Full Disk Encryption Solutions to Check out

May 17, 2016

Full disk encryption software offers valuable protection for data on laptops. These seven FDE solutions are worthy of consideration.

How to Get Identity Authentication Right

April 13, 2016

Identity authentication is especially important for high-value transactions, so it is important to get it right.

6 Ways to Make IAM Work for Third-Party Organizations

March 30, 2016

Identity and access management (IAM) for third-party organizations is a tough security challenge. Gartner's Felix Gaehtgens offers tips that will help.

Everything You Need to Know about NGFW

March 23, 2016

Here is solid advice for evaluating a next-generation firewall (NGFW), from features to consider to questions to ask.

Top 10 Ways to Secure a Windows File Server

February 18, 2016

Have you hardened your Windows file servers yet? Follow these steps to make sure your sensitive files are adequately protected against unauthorized access.

What Are Your Container Security Options?

February 3, 2016

As with any nascent technology, container security is a concern. Three initiatives can help organizations boost container security.

Are There Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Options?

January 26, 2016

Though some early open source vulnerability assessment tools went the proprietary route, you do still have open source options.

10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools

January 20, 2016

Open source vulnerability assessment tools are a great option for organizations that want to save money or customize tools to suit their needs.

Open Source Software's Role in Breach Prevention and Detection

December 29, 2015

While proprietary vendors dominate the intrusion prevention and detection market, open source software plays a key role.

5 Big Improvements in Wireshark

December 23, 2015

It's now even easier to use the open source Wireshark tool to analyze network traffic at the packet level, thanks to a recent upgrade.

10 Open Source Security Breach Prevention and Detection Tools

December 18, 2015

The breach prevention and detection market is dominated by names like Symantec, McAfee and Juniper, but open source tools are also popular.

5 Key New Features in Nmap Network Security Tool

December 15, 2015

The open source network security tool's latest version offers significant improvements.

Is Jailbreaking Apple Devices Always a No-No?

November 20, 2015

Apple and enterprise IT teams discourage jailbreaking Apple devices – and with good reason. But is jailbreaking always a bad thing?

TrueCrypt Travails Continue

October 26, 2015

Two serious bugs later, almost no one thinks it is a good idea to use TrueCrypt. But what are your options?

Unlocking Smartphones: PINs, Patterns or Fingerprints?

October 8, 2015

PINs, patterns and fingerprints are all options for unlocking mobile devices. But which option is most secure?

Cyber War Is Hell

July 6, 2015

Think cyber war is bad now? It is only going to get worse – much worse -- says security expert Bruce Schneier.

Why Is Fighting Cybercrime So Hard?

June 22, 2015

It's tough to target the few hundred super hackers that experts believe are behind the majority of cyber attacks.

Static Analysis Can 'Score' Software Security

May 21, 2015

Static analysis can be even more effective in improving software security if it is used to create quality metrics.