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Looking Ahead: Technology and Threats

- Security Management's Matthew Harwood interviews futurist Marc Goodman.    

Experts Say Need-to-Know Should Trump Security Clearance

- Implementing a policy where need-to-know trumps security clearance would help avoid incidents like Cablegate.

Facebook Issues Security Tips Guide

- Because users may have a hard time discerning scams, Facebook recently released a 14-page guide of little known tips and instructions to help its 750 million users navigate the social networking site safely.

Cyberattack Reveals Weak Password Policies of Law Enforcement Agencies

- AntiSec’s latest hack shows law enforcement agencies need stronger password policies.

Email Providers Move Toward Two-Factor Authentication

- Email providers broaden availability of more secure sign-on option to fend off malware attacks.

Computer policies

- An employee can be prosecuted under federal computer crimes laws for accessing a proprietary database for the purpose of defrauding his company. Though the federal law was designed to prevent hacking, it also applies to theft of proprietary information in some cases, according to a federal appeals court.

Encryption

- Though recommended for e-mail, encryption is often viewed as burdensome. This e-mail encryption program from Sendinc is both free and easy to use.

Top Ten Responses to Phishing Attacks

- A survey by AWPG examines the top 10 responses to phishing attacks.

Worth a Look: Send 2.0

- E-mail encryption solution, Send, from Send Technology, is both easy to use and free.

Moving Toward Trusted Identities

- In a new initiative designed to reduce online fraud and encourage commerce, the government turns to private industry for help.

Worth a Look: LastPass

- So many passwords -- A free software helps make managing them easier and more secure.

DoD Proposes Rules For Stricter Handling Of Unclassified Information

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

Effective Privacy on a Tight Budget

- Privacy initiatives are often seen as a drain on resources, but program managers can change that by emphasizing common goals.