NEWS & ANALYSIS

Manulife Outsources VM Scanning

Oct 05, 2011 -A financial services company found a cloud-based service that could help scan its network for weaknesses.

The Lure of Spearphishing

Sep 27, 2011 -Take a look at the numbers behind a typical spearphishing campaign.

Breach Insurance Gains Steam

Sep 22, 2011 -Companies can mitigate losses from cyberattacks and other data breaches by purchasing cyber insurance, but they should evaluate policies carefully.

Bolstering Security Education

Sep 15, 2011 -Many security managers say end-user education is a central part of IT security. More regulations are also requiring that organizations demonstrate that they’re conducting such training.

Advanced Persistent Threats A Main Concern After ‘Year of the Hack’

Aug 31, 2011 -A cybersecurity survey shows companies are having difficulty adapting to the evolving threat landscape.

GAO Report Examines State Department Cybersecurity Risk Software

Aug 10, 2011 -The State Department is at the forefront of federal efforts to develop continuous monitoring capabilities for computer networks.

A Stuxnet-Type Hack Could Disable Prison Security Systems

Aug 01, 2011 -Exploiting a vulnerability in programmable logic controllers, hackers could wreak havoc on prison lights, doors, and video surveillance.

DoD Proposes Rules For Stricter Handling Of Unclassified Information

Jul 07, 2011 -A new Department of Defense policy would add increased security to unclassified information used by government contractors.

Hardware Theft Leads the List of Reasons for Medical Information Breaches

Jun 22, 2011 -Cybersecurity is a primary concern as corporate workplaces cozy up to mobile technology like smartphones and tablets, but physical theft of devices still remains the number one cause of security breaches of private health information, according to a Department of Health and Human Services database of health information breaches.

Malware Attacks Climb, Spam Levels Fall, says McAfee

Jun 06, 2011 -The first quarter of 2011 was the most active quarter yet for malware, according to a new report from McAfee.
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