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IT in Europe, Security Edition: Data security cloud computing outlook
Despite worries about data security, cloud computing is spreading over the UK enterprises, making heroes of many IT staff. Magazine
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The Craft of System Security
In this Chapter 16 excerpt from, The Craft of System Security, authors Sean Smith and John Marchesini explain how an adversary can extract data from a device -- even after it has been 'erased.' Book Chapter
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More from SearchSecurity.com -- May 2007
Online content from the May 2007 edition of Information Security magazine, examining best practices for the protection of sensitive information. Monthly Magazine Highligh
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Information Security Governance Guide
This guide provides an introduction to what information security governance and a security program are, and examines how to deploy security policies within any environment. Learning Guide
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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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Steal this Computer Book 4.0: Prevent Google hacking
Learn how to prevent Google hacking in this excerpt from Chapter 8: Stalking the Computer of "Steal this Computer Book 4.0," by Wallace Wang. Book Chapter
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Automating Network Compliance and Security
In this excerpt from Chapter 2 of "The Shortcut Guide to Automating Network Management and Compliance," author Don Jones discusses how networks become non-compliant, and examines how automation can positively impact security and compliance business p... Book Chapter
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Man-in-the-middle attacks
This excerpt from Chapter 2 of "Securing Storage: A Practical Guide to SAN and NAS Security" examines how man-in-the-middle attacks affect Fibre Channel security and examines how to determine if your organization is at risk. 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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Investigation reveals serious cloud computing data security flaws
Context Information Security found that data stored by a cloud customer could be accessed by the next customer to spin up a VM on the same disk. News | 24 Apr 2012
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UK firms have trust in cloud service security, but reality disappoints
UK firms believe moving some IT projects to the cloud will improve their overall security, yet they end up feeling less secure after the move. News | 15 Mar 2012
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Cattles' lost backup tapes highlight risk of unencrypted data storage
Cattles Group lost backup tapes containing 1.4 million unencrypted customer records. The incident highlights the risks of removable storage. News | 09 Jan 2012
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SNW Europe 2011: Cloud location matters to secure cloud data storage
Storing data in the cloud? Secure cloud data storage means knowing exactly where data is located, duplicated and backed up. News | 10 Nov 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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Safend expands data leakage prevention product to plug more gaps
With the introduction of two new modules to its DLP suite, Safend Inc. says its product can now help identify sensitive data, and also inspect email and instant messages. Article | 23 Dec 2009
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Report: Firms avoid encrypting backup tapes, databases
According to a recent survey, cost and complexity have caused many companies to ignore database and tape encryption. Article | 26 Oct 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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3ami allows employers to track use of USB storage devices
The latest product from Manchester-based 3ami Ltd. allows employers to control access to USB storage devices, while keeping a complete audit trail of user's keystrokes. Article | 03 Jun 2009
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EMC adds configuration management with Configuresoft acquisition
EMC said it would move Configuresoft into its Resource Management Software Group. The software could detect configuration changes in both virtual and physical environments. Article | 27 May 2009
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How sensitive company data leaks onto mobile devices in business
Expert Peter Wood explains the top five ways sensitive information can get onto mobile devices, and what policies need to be in place to prevent data exposure. Tip
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TrueCrypt: How to get started with open source disk encryption
Michael Cobb explains why he recommends TrueCrypt as a reliable on-the-fly encryption program. Tip
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Laptop encryption tips: How to secure a laptop
The possibilities are endless for an attacker who gets his hands on a laptop. Make sure you know the one way to lock down your machine. Tip
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How to enforce an enterprise data leak prevention policy
These days, there are more ways than ever for confidential data and intellectual property to leak out of an enterprise: Skype, Twitter and smartphones, just to name a few. Michael Cobb explains how to protect enterprise data in an environment where c... Tip
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How to create a data classification policy
Michael Cobb explains how to bring data classification awareness across an entire enterprise. Tip
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How to prevent data loss by creating access control rules
In a central repository database, it would be theoretically possible to store everyone's private data only once, and thereby keep it more secure. The existence of such a database, however, implies that strict access control rules would be required to... Tip
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How to lock down USB devices
USB devices, thumb drives, flash drives -- whatever you call them, portable media present a significant challenge for enterprises, as they enable easier data transport for mobile workers, but are often the cause for catastrophic data leaks. In this t... Tip
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Information protection: Using Windows Rights Management Services to secure data
Keeping confidential information under wraps is paramount in any business, but finding the right mix of tools or techniques is a common challenge. In this tip, contributor Tony Bradley explains how Windows Rights Management Services (WRMS) can help e... Tip
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Assessing the costs of whole-disk encryption
Security management pro Mike Rothman explains how an enterprise can estimate the costs of implementing whole-disk encryption. Tip
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Enterprise data management: Analyzing business processes and infrastructure for data protection
Before deciding on a data protection plan, security professionals need to answer two big questions: where is the data, and how is it handled? In this tip from SearchSecurity.com's Data Protection Security School, guest instructor Russell L. Jones exp... Tip
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PCI credit card compliance: Credit card data protection (over the phone)
Alan Calder discusses PCI credit card compliance and explains the importance of encryption to credit card data protection when primary account numbers (PANs) and CVV numbers are recorded over the phone. Ask the Expert
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What are USB flash drive security best practices?
Ken Munro reviews how to secure USB flash drives in the enterprise. Ask the Expert
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Are iPhone encryption features on the way?
Expert Ken Munro explains why the iPhone's lack of encryption features has kept it from being a reliable enterprise device -- for now. Ask the Expert
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What are best practices for credit cards in a call centre?
Expert Alan Calder explains the security and compliance challenges for call centres that record telephone conversations and credit card details. Ask the Expert
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How to achieve laptop data security
In this expert response, learn how to achieve laptop security and prevent laptop data theft with encryption. Ask the Expert
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Have vendors secretly placed rootkits on USB thumb drives?
You can get rootkits from malicious Web sites and emails, but what about reputable vendors? Application security expert Michael Cobb explains how sneaky malware installation cost one organization a million dollars. Ask the Expert
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Will one failed drive corrupt the rest of a RAID-5 array?
In this expert Q&A, Michael Cobb explains when it is appropriate to keep a RAID-5 array's failed drive online. Ask the Expert
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What are the risks of downloading CS2 applications from a work computer to a removable drive?
Even though U3 smart drives can execute Windows-based applications directly, the devices can introduce security risks into the enterprise. Michael Cobb lays out the pros and cons of the technology. Ask the Expert
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Will an off-site employee exit procedure violate HIPAA regulations?
In this expert response, Mike Rothman discusses if it is a HIPAA violation to discuss clients or handle business matters in a public environment. Ask the Expert
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Should an IT staff be concerned with a network's physical security?
Fifty feet outside of an office building may be a manhole that contains all the fiber that connects you to the outside world. In this expert Q&A, Mike Chapple has some advice: "Don't obsess about it." Ask the Expert
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Serious Organized Crime Agency (SOCA)
The Serious Organized Crime Agency (SOCA) is a policing agency dedicated to the identification of criminal activity related to drug trafficking, money laundering, identity theft and immigration. SOCA is based in the United Kingdom. (Continued...) Definition
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The real reasons behind data backup disk failure
Hugh Thompson, chief security strategist and founder of the consultancy People Security, tells a funny story about how one secretary's innocent mistake was the reason behind a series of suspicious 'media error' messages. Video
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Inside a retail hack
Kevin Mandia of security consultancy Mandiant Corp. reviews an attack that is commonly used to swipe PIN numbers and compromise retailers: SQL injection. Video
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Investigation reveals serious cloud computing data security flaws
Context Information Security found that data stored by a cloud customer could be accessed by the next customer to spin up a VM on the same disk. News
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UK firms have trust in cloud service security, but reality disappoints
UK firms believe moving some IT projects to the cloud will improve their overall security, yet they end up feeling less secure after the move. News
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Cattles' lost backup tapes highlight risk of unencrypted data storage
Cattles Group lost backup tapes containing 1.4 million unencrypted customer records. The incident highlights the risks of removable storage. News
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SNW Europe 2011: Cloud location matters to secure cloud data storage
Storing data in the cloud? Secure cloud data storage means knowing exactly where data is located, duplicated and backed up. News
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IT in Europe, Security Edition: Data security cloud computing outlook
Despite worries about data security, cloud computing is spreading over the UK enterprises, making heroes of many IT staff. Magazine
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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
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How sensitive company data leaks onto mobile devices in business
Expert Peter Wood explains the top five ways sensitive information can get onto mobile devices, and what policies need to be in place to prevent data exposure. Tip
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Safend expands data leakage prevention product to plug more gaps
With the introduction of two new modules to its DLP suite, Safend Inc. says its product can now help identify sensitive data, and also inspect email and instant messages. Article
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TrueCrypt: How to get started with open source disk encryption
Michael Cobb explains why he recommends TrueCrypt as a reliable on-the-fly encryption program. Tip
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Report: Firms avoid encrypting backup tapes, databases
According to a recent survey, cost and complexity have caused many companies to ignore database and tape encryption. Article
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About Enterprise Data Storage
In this enterprise data storage resource guide, learn how to prevent data loss and information theft with several data storage solutions, encryption software and data management.