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Data breach avoidance begins with security basics, panel says
Investing millions in new security technology will not prevent a data breach if employees aren't educated and security policy goes unchecked, say experts. Article | 19 Aug 2009
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Security in healthcare sector needs to improve, says report
According to a global study, the highly valuable intellectual property found in healthcare and life sciences companies may not be properly protected. Article | 17 Aug 2009
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Mobile device encryption a must, says Information Commissioner
For the first time, the ICO spelled out the need for encryption on mobile devices. Many companies looking to protect their data, however, may not have the budget for it. Article | 14 Aug 2009
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Data has become too distributed to secure, Forrester says
A Forrester Security Forum will address ways that security pros can relax security policy and focus on mitigating the risks associated with employee use of Web-based tools and services. Article | 11 Aug 2009
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Top social networking websites present new 'battleground for malware'
Popular social networking websites have become a new home for malicious code, according to a new report from security company Sophos Plc. Article | 30 Jul 2009
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Black Hat presenters to showcase smart grid security risks
The smart grid is expected to increase efficiencies and reduce power consumption, but some utility companies are rolling out smart grid devices that could be targeted by attackers. Article | 28 Jul 2009
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PWC warns of cyber-espionage risks
According to a new report, small companies may not be prepared to tackle cyber-espionage risks. Article | 27 Jul 2009
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Lessons learned from the Twitter account hack
The recent Twitter hack provides some lessons for other companies that need to protect confidential, internal documents. Article | 24 Jul 2009
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Infosec pros wake up to Excel spreadsheet security risks
CISOs are beginning to turn their attention to an often ignored data security threat: the poorly managed Excel spreadsheet. Article | 10 Jul 2009
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Sourcefire to ignite new offerings for virtualisation security
The firm behind the popular Snort IDS will foray into virtualisation security later this year in its Sourcefire 3D system with traffic inspection between virtual machines. Article | 03 Jul 2009