NEWS & ANALYSIS

IT Security Market Consolidation Good for Consumers, WSJ Says

Sep 24, 2008 -McAfee's purchase of Secure Computing Monday is the latest example of the consolidation of the tech-security marketplace, a trend which should help consumers says The Wall Street Journal.

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U.S. Lacks Comprehensive Cybersecurity Warning Capability, Report Says

Sep 18, 2008 -The Government Accountability Office says that US-CERT lacks a comprehensive capability to create "warnings that are consistently actionable and timely."

Companies Spend 10 Percent of Operating Budget on IT Security

Sep 05, 2008 -IT security, says Forrester Research, is no longer embedded in the IT department.

Disconnect Between Private Sector and Government on Cybersecurity

Aug 26, 2008 -The government says securing the nation's cyberinfrastructure is the private sector's responsibility because much of it is privately owned. Corporate America, however, says the job is too big for it alone.

Is Releasing a Security Flaw an Act of Free Speech?

Aug 14, 2008 -Last week, a federal judge barred three MIT students from disclosing security flaws in Boston's subway system. Some argue that the decision is a violation of their right to free speech.

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China Denies It Stole British Official's BlackBerry

Jul 22, 2008 -The Times (of London) reports that the BlackBerry was stolen by a female Chinese intelligence agent after the British official brought her back to his hotel after meeting her in a nightclub.

Watch Out For World War III Spam, Say Security Experts

Jul 14, 2008 -Spam e-mails declaring U.S. has invaded Iran deliver malware, according to an internet security firm.

Americans Returning from Overseas Find Their Electronic Devices Searched and Seized

Jun 30, 2008 -But does it violate the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable search and seizure?

Retailers Face Deadline for Securing Web-facing Applications

Jun 30, 2008 -Retailers that accept payment cards have until the end of the day to comply with a new requirement that secures a company's web-facing applications.

Outside Threats More Likely, Insider Threats More Costly, Says Study

Jun 24, 2008 -Most organizations could prevent network security breaches by following simple mitigation methods.
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