THE MAGAZINE

Can we learn to get out of our communication silos?

When digital photo frames can be infected by a computer virus, almost all memory-bearing devices are at risk.

Off-network assets—such as computers, copiers, and printers in storage—account for the majority of data breaches, says the Ponemon Institute.

As airlines expand their use of IP-based networks, they have become more attuned to IT risks.

While the world of online gaming is built to entertain, its creators and players fight the same IT threats as business-oriented networks.

Hackerwhacker.com offers five free security tests that search your computer for the most common vulnerabilities.

Information security positions will increase dramatically in the coming years, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan and (ISC)2. The number of industry professionals worldwide is expected to climb to 2.7 million in 2012, up from 1.66 million in 2007, a 10 percent compound annual growth rate.

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The security software revenue expected in 2008, in billions of dollars, according to Gartner. The figure is up 11.2 percent from 2007. Revenue is expected to exceed $13.1 billion in 2012.

The frequency of infections from Web pages has climbed dramatically in the past year, according to antivirus firm Sophos.

Selected products from America's Fire and Security Expo 2008, July 29-31, Miami Beach Convention Center

Aid agencies working in the world's most violent regions contemplate additional security measures as they find themselves under fire.

Criminals, drug dealers, and terrorists have a new way of transferring money undetected: disposable cell phones. Regulators appear unsure how to react.

Support for one of the world's most ambitious identity card systems gradually chips away.

Could easing trade restrictions on exotic animals and plants aid conservation?

A car dealership in New Jersey solved its theft problem and increased sales with a monitoring system that tells intruders to leave.

An inside look at the United States government's efforts to stop the next 9-11.

Security professionals need a practical baseline of information and concepts and knowledge of current and future risks to do their job. They'll get both in this book.

One man's quest to become a FBI agent and the legal battle it sparked.

An indispensable reference on network security.

Understanding our dependence on the uninterrupted flow of electricity and how fragile the electrical grid has become.

How to turn a problem employee into a productive, valuable worker.