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IT in Europe, Security Edition: Password security standards and trends
Passwords have long been a security problem. This IT in Europe: Security Edition looks at password trends and alternative forms of authentication. Learning Guide
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Disaster recovery and contingency planning security considerations
Security must be included in disaster recovery planning to ensure sensitive data is protected. Feature
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IT in Europe, Security Edition: Calculating risk and managing threats
Find all articles from Information Security Europe magazine for Spring 2011. Magazine
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A new approach to fighting varied types of cybercrime cases
Fighting cybercrime may seem like a losing battle considering the enemy is so well resourced. In a Royal Holloway University of London master's thesis, Anna Cevidalli and John Austen explore new approaches in the battle against cybercrime. Royal Holloway eBook Seri
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Make PCI DSS compliance easier by reducing scope, outsourcing data
Many organisations are still struggling with PCI DSS compliance. But there are some ways to ease the burden introduced by PCI DSS. Find out how some experts recommend making PCI DSS compliance easier. Feature
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Information security face-offs: Marcus Ranum, Bruce Schneier
Renowned security experts Marcus Ranum and Bruce Schneier square off on today's hot-button information security issues and debates. Face-off
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Do data security breach notification laws work?
There are more than 40 state notification laws, but how have they impacted the security of sensitive data? Our two experts debate the issue. Face-off
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Endpoint Security
Read an excerpt from the book, Endpoint Security. In Chapter 3, "Something is Missing," author Mark S. Kadrich reveals a new way of modeling the network. chapter excerpt
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Business continuity planning standards and guidelines
An excerpt from Chapter 1: Contingency and Continuity Planning of "Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery for InfoSec Managers," by John W. Rittinghouse and James F. Ransome. Book Chapter
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RSA Conference 2006
Can't make it to RSA 2006? Check out our continuous coverage from the show floor. Conference Coverage
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The Cattles Group loses 1.4m customer records
The Cattles financial services group has admitted losing unencrypted computer backup tapes containing personal details of 1.4 million customers. News | 06 Jan 2012
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Emerging 2012 security trends demand information security policy changes
2012 security trends involving cookies, fines, devices and threats will demand more skills -- and a little finesse -- from security professionals. News | 29 Dec 2011
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Report on UK cybercrime statistics reveals culprits and responders
PwC’s cybercrime statistics reveal who is most likely to commit cybercrime, and who is the best choice to respond in any organisation. News | 06 Dec 2011
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Privacy group reports alarming data breach statistics in public sector
Big Brother Watch reported alarming data breach statistics at local councils, which may be just the tip of the iceberg. News | 30 Nov 2011
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PCI DSS implementation can boost entire data security program
Not just for payment card data, a PCI DSS implementation can be applied to all data, underpinning an organization’s overall data security efforts. News | 24 Oct 2011
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Preparing for latest security attacks means planning for failure
Any security defence may, at some point, fail. Experts at RSA Europe said security pros must be agile to dodge the latest security attacks. News | 19 Oct 2011
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CEOs want security plans for businesses, says Gartner Security Summit
Following notable breaches at the likes of RSA, Sony and Epsilon, security pros have the ears of business executives like never before. News | 22 Sep 2011
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RBS breach of email security policy exposes staff pay rates
An email accidentally mailed to 800 RBS employees contained the pay rate details of nearly 3,000 RBS contract staff. News | 25 Aug 2011
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ICO approves policy changes after Google Street View privacy issues
The ICO has approved updates to Google's Street View policies following a data compromise last year, but asserts there's room for improvement. News | 20 Aug 2011
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Missing USB drive, found in pub, contained unencrypted data
The ICO says two housing groups must improve data security after a contractor’s missing USB drive, containing unencrypted data, was found in a pub. News | 04 Aug 2011
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Incident reporting and employee surveillance laws in other countries
When an organisation has employees abroad, the security team must understand employee surveillance laws and incident reporting requirements. Tip
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Stop phone tracking and GPS data leakage
GPS-enabled smartphones and other GPS devices may leak confidential or sensitive data, making it easy for attackers to target your employees. Tip
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RSA Europe 2011: IT security conference coverage
All the news from RSA Europe 2011. Read news, features, tips and blogs from the London based IT security conference. Tip
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Top incident response steps: Incident response team responsibilities
Do you know the proper incident response steps to handle a breach? Expert Davy Winder covers how to manage incident response team responsibilities. Tip
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Top incident response steps: Hacker tracking, mitigating brand damage
Computer systems aren't the only things that can suffer as the result of a breach. In this tip, learn how to create policy for hacker tracking and mitigating brand damage. Tip
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Understanding IT business continuity management systems
In this excerpt from "BS25999: A Pocket Guide," learn about business continuity management systems and how to test a BC plan. Tip
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Data breach policy: Regaining information systems security and control
After a breach or acquisition, senior management is often keen to see security is under control once again. In this tip, Michael Cobb explains how to do just that. Tip
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Remote phone lock and GPS tracking counter smartphone security risks
Lost or stolen smartphones pose serious security risks to data, but remote device lock technology and GPS tracking can help mitigate those risks. This is the first of two parts. Tip
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Laptop security tips: The physical perspective
Michael Cobb reviews tools and tactics that can help you limit the damage of a laptop loss. Tip
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Cyberwarfare and the enterprise: Is the threat real?
Recently, there has been a great deal of press about massive botnets and killer denial-of-service attacks. So how concerned should you really be about cyberwarfare? The threat is real, says contributor Sherri Davidoff, but the underlying problems are... Tip
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What are the proper procedures for handling a potential insider threat?
In this SearchSecuity.com Q&A, Mike Rothman discusses how corporations can avoid insider threats by forming an incident response plan and monitoring employee behavior. Ask the Expert
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Is there a way to integrate business continuity planning and operational risk management?
In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, security management expert Mike Rothman discusses the differences between business continuity planning and operational risk management. Ask the Expert
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How should information security and networking groups coordinate firewall management?
When it comes to firewalls, the networking group often handles the installation, while the information security department writes the rules. Should these responsibilities be split? In this expert Q&A, security management pro Shon Harris reveals how e... Ask the Expert
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Information Assurance Standard 6 (IAS 6)
The Information Assurance Standard 6 (IAS 6) is legislation enacted by the British government in May 2009 as part of its Security Policy Framework (SPF). SPF is a response to government data breaches uncovered in the government's Data Handling Review... Word
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Data Protection Act compliance: Effective data protection?
Recently, a lot of attention has been paid to the Data Protection Act, but how useful is it, really? In this interview, Paul Simmonds, member of the board of management of the Jericho Forum, discusses why the DPA is capable of keeping data safe. Video
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CISSP Essentials training: Domain 10, Operations Security
Prepare for the final segment of the CISSP exam by learning about operations security. Video
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CISSP Essentials training: Domain 7, Business Continuity
Study for the CISSP exam with a video about business continuity and disaster recovery. Video
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Incident reporting and employee surveillance laws in other countries
When an organisation has employees abroad, the security team must understand employee surveillance laws and incident reporting requirements. Tip
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Stop phone tracking and GPS data leakage
GPS-enabled smartphones and other GPS devices may leak confidential or sensitive data, making it easy for attackers to target your employees. Tip
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The Cattles Group loses 1.4m customer records
The Cattles financial services group has admitted losing unencrypted computer backup tapes containing personal details of 1.4 million customers. News
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IT in Europe, Security Edition: Password security standards and trends
Passwords have long been a security problem. This IT in Europe: Security Edition looks at password trends and alternative forms of authentication. Learning Guide
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Emerging 2012 security trends demand information security policy changes
2012 security trends involving cookies, fines, devices and threats will demand more skills -- and a little finesse -- from security professionals. News
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Report on UK cybercrime statistics reveals culprits and responders
PwC’s cybercrime statistics reveal who is most likely to commit cybercrime, and who is the best choice to respond in any organisation. News
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Privacy group reports alarming data breach statistics in public sector
Big Brother Watch reported alarming data breach statistics at local councils, which may be just the tip of the iceberg. News
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RSA Europe 2011: IT security conference coverage
All the news from RSA Europe 2011. Read news, features, tips and blogs from the London based IT security conference. Tip
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PCI DSS implementation can boost entire data security program
Not just for payment card data, a PCI DSS implementation can be applied to all data, underpinning an organization’s overall data security efforts. News
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Preparing for latest security attacks means planning for failure
Any security defence may, at some point, fail. Experts at RSA Europe said security pros must be agile to dodge the latest security attacks. News
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Develop data breach incident management and recovery plans, policies and procedures in order to protect sensitive information, avoid compliance fines and mitigate information security threats such as data security breaches and insider threats.