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Royal Holloway 2012: Designing a secure contactless payment system
In his Royal Holloway thesis, Albert Attard proposes a contactless payment system to make card-not-present credit card transactions more secure. Feature
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IT in Europe, Security Edition: Smartphone security issues
How can security teams manage devices they don’t control? Find out how to manage smartphone and tablet security threats. Learning Guide
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Roundup: University case studies on innovative security products
Browse this collection of university case studies from colleges that have successfully implemented innovative security products. Tutorial
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IT in Europe, Security Edition: Data Protection Act compliance
DPA compliance grows more challenging in an age of cheap cloud computing, sexy smartphones and personal threats faced by security professionals. Magazine
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Smartphone risk: Does your corporate smartphone policy stack up?
Many organisations that allow smartphones to access their networks are woefully under-aware of many of the risks. Feature
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Face-off: Is antivirus dead?
Security experts Bruce Schneier and Marcus Ranum debate the longterm viability of antivirus software. Face-off
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Deperimeterization changing today's security practices
Royal Holloway authors explain how basic deperimeterization principles can ensure that security does not suffer when traditional boundaries are eroded. Royal Holloway eBook Seri
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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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Special considerations for network-based access control
An excerpt from Chapter 13: Access Control of "Information Security: Design, Implementation, Measurement, and Compliance," by Timothy P. Layton. Book Chapter
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PING with Suzanne Hall
In this exclusive interview with Information Security magazine, Suzanne Hall, AARP director of IT operations and security, examines how security professionals can enable telecommuters and mobile workers while keeping their data secure. Information Security maga
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MDM, security vendors scramble to address BYOD security issues
Organisations are looking beyond NAC and MDM to resolve BYOD security issues; MDM, security and hybrid vendors are responding with new products. News | 18 May 2012
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ISBS 2012 report: Security slow to adapt to new technologies
PwC’s ISBS 2012 report, which will be presented at Infosecurity 2012, shows security teams react too slowly to threats from new technologies. News | 20 Apr 2012
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Report: Corporate mobile device policy must align security, job roles
In the debate between BYOD and company-issued devices, a new report compares mobile platforms and recommends devices based on users’ job roles. News | 13 Apr 2012
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Verizon data breach report highlights continuing POS vulnerabilities
Improperly secured point-of-sale systems continue to offer an easy target to cybercriminals according to the 2012 data breach report from Verizon. News | 22 Mar 2012
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Getting serious about tablet security risks and user training
With increasing tablet security risks, the time has come to get serious about user education. UK Bureau Chief Ron Condon prescribes a new mindset. Opinion | 14 Mar 2012
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Taking control of smartphone proliferation while avoiding user anarchy
With smartphone proliferation raging through companies, IT teams are turning to MDMs to keep corporate data safe. Are current MDMs up to the task? Feature | 14 Mar 2012
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Surveying the landscape of today’s mobile device security risks
The biggest mobile device security risks are not from malware -- at least not yet. Find out the primary concerns of IT pros managing mobile devices. News | 14 Mar 2012
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New mobile security statistics show consumers fearful of mobile spam
A survey of UK consumers found trust in mobile device security is declining as more users fall prey to mobile spam. News | 09 Mar 2012
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UK IT security survey reveals changing priorities
TechTarget surveyed UK IT professionals regarding their 2012 security priorities. The findings show changing security priorities. News | 16 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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With mobile payments, security teams must move quickly
As employees make payments on their mobile devices, the security team must act quickly to ensure corporate assets remain secure. Tip
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Four mobile device security threats and three tools to manage them
Mobile devices pose very real risks to organisations. Rob Shapland outlines four mobile device security threats and three tools to manage them. Tip
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Assessing home offices for compliance with security teleworking policy
Get advice on how to assess employee's home offices for security and policy compliance. 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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How to prevent unauthorised personnel from hacking voicemail
Keeping attackers out of sensitive corporate voicemails can be as easy as updating PIN policies. Tip
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How to perform a proper, secure third-party software download
Pushing third-party software downloads without thoroughly checking them may result in unintended code overwrites. Prevent such overwrites with this advice from Michael Cobb. Tip
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What to include in a secure video conference policy
If your organisation uses video conferencing, make sure you're aware of the potential risks and how to mitigate them. Tip
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Choosing the best uninterruptible power supply for your organisation
With the help of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), your organisation can avoid costly downtime. Learn how to choose one for your organisation. Tip
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iPad security policy pointers for enterprise iPad endpoint integrity
As enterprise iPad use increases, companies must make decisions about iPad security policy and how to enforce it. Lisa Phifer offers several tactics for ensuring iPad endpoint integrity. Tip
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Fax machine security: Creating a corporate faxing policy
While email security is often of utmost importance to enterprises, fax transmissions of sensitive information are less considered, if not forgotten altogether. In this expert tip, Michael Cobb explains how to create a corporate faxing policy that wil... Tip
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Finding Mobile device security training courses for IT admins
Expert Davey Winder suggests some good security training courses for the IT administrator who must manage their organisation’s mobile devices. Ask the Expert
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Pros and cons of touch-gesture recognition authentication
Touch-gesture recognition is an alternative authentication system for Windows 8 mobile devices. Expert Davey Winder examines the pros and cons. Answer
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Alternatives to buying full-on network access control (NAC) systems
In this expert response, Peter Wood outlines some alternatives to NAC systems, and explains why, sometimes, NAC systems really are the best choice. Ask the Expert
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USB drive security best practices and processes
There are some best practices to follow when it comes to USB drive security. Learn what they are and how to protect your company from USB security threats. Ask the Expert
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Windows 2003 DNS configuration tips
Expert Richard Brain reviews the best way to configure your server's DNS. Ask the Expert
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How to detect if machines have been infected with Trojans, keyloggers
New data protection expert Paul Vlissidis explains the difference between keyloggers and Trojans before revealing how to find both on your machines. Ask the Expert
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How to protect a laptop from spam, viruses
Q&A: Expert Richard Brain explains how to protect your laptop from malware by preventing it from installing in the first place. Ask the Expert
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What should happen to users and devices that fail NAC policies?
Expert Peter Wood reviews how to deal with employees and devices that don't pass NAC policies. Ask the Expert
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When running Wireshark, will adding a switch stop packet sniffing?
In this expert response, Peter Wood explains when a switch will provide protection from opportunistic packet sniffing Ask the Expert
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Should a worm patch or push security updates?
In this expert response, Richard Brain explains why "offensive" worms should not be used to propogate patches. Ask the Expert
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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA)
RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act) is a law enacted in the United Kingdom in 2000 to govern the interception and use of electronic communications. Definition
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Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA)
The Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA) is an act of the UK Parliament passed in 1990. CMA is designed to frame legislation and controls over computer crime and Internet fraud. Definition
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Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI)
The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) is the agency charged with providing advice to any entity within the United Kingdom that owns or operates services or property critical to commerce, public health or security. (Continued... Definition
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Unified threat management (UTM) integration challenges
In this video, Joel Snyder of Opus One reviews how unified threat management products integrate with host-based protection and network access control devices. Video
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The trade-offs of unified threat management
Opus One's Joel Snyder reveals a key drawback of UTM. Video
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Unified threat management vs. intrusion prevention systems
In this video, Joel Snyder of Opus One talks about how unified threat management stacks up against an intrusion prevention system. Snyder reveals the best options for both midmarket organizations and larger enterprises. Video
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The value of an intrusion prevention system against a Web attack
Yes, an IPS only protects against known attacks, but a little protection goes a long way. Joel Snyder of Opus One takes a few minutes to talk about the true value of intrusion prevention systems. Video
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NAC and endpoint security: The hard questions
Joel Snyder covers challenging endpoint security questions and explains how NAC technology can address them. Video
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Video: Scanning with Nmap
Peter Giannoulis takes a look at everybody's favorite, freely available port scanner and OS identifier: Nmap. Video
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Royal Holloway 2012: Designing a secure contactless payment system
In his Royal Holloway thesis, Albert Attard proposes a contactless payment system to make card-not-present credit card transactions more secure. Feature
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MDM, security vendors scramble to address BYOD security issues
Organisations are looking beyond NAC and MDM to resolve BYOD security issues; MDM, security and hybrid vendors are responding with new products. News
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With mobile payments, security teams must move quickly
As employees make payments on their mobile devices, the security team must act quickly to ensure corporate assets remain secure. Tip
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ISBS 2012 report: Security slow to adapt to new technologies
PwC’s ISBS 2012 report, which will be presented at Infosecurity 2012, shows security teams react too slowly to threats from new technologies. News
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Report: Corporate mobile device policy must align security, job roles
In the debate between BYOD and company-issued devices, a new report compares mobile platforms and recommends devices based on users’ job roles. News
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Finding Mobile device security training courses for IT admins
Expert Davey Winder suggests some good security training courses for the IT administrator who must manage their organisation’s mobile devices. Ask the Expert
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Verizon data breach report highlights continuing POS vulnerabilities
Improperly secured point-of-sale systems continue to offer an easy target to cybercriminals according to the 2012 data breach report from Verizon. News
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Four mobile device security threats and three tools to manage them
Mobile devices pose very real risks to organisations. Rob Shapland outlines four mobile device security threats and three tools to manage them. Tip
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Getting serious about tablet security risks and user training
With increasing tablet security risks, the time has come to get serious about user education. UK Bureau Chief Ron Condon prescribes a new mindset. Opinion
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Taking control of smartphone proliferation while avoiding user anarchy
With smartphone proliferation raging through companies, IT teams are turning to MDMs to keep corporate data safe. Are current MDMs up to the task? Feature
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