Security Management Strategies for the CIOAccess "SOPA and PIPA pirating laws lose support in face of opposition"
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Antipiracy legislation designed to cripple websites that peddle pirated software and other content lost congressional support after stinging criticism from networking experts and high-tech veterans who say the proposed pirating laws could undermine the security and integrity of the Internet. The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), two bills that were initially designed to force search engines and domain name system (DNS) providers to block access to rogue websites that are deemed to be selling or sharing pirated material, caused an uproar across the technology industry. While the legislation gives the U.S. Department of Justice the power to seek a court order to block a foreign website, security experts say the proposed rules would have undermined the system that enables users to visit a specific website. “DNS is critical to everything that makes the Internet function, so we’re taking a sledge hammer where a scalpel is needed to address the piracy problem,” says Trend Micro Advanced Threats Researcher Paul Ferguson. “I think there ... Access >>>
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New malware threats require new antimalware protection strategy
by Lisa Phifer
Attackers are targeting new vectors such as smartphones, social media and cloud services. Enterprises need to up their game.
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Tackling SSL vulnerabilities for secure online transactions
by Michael Cobb, Application Security
A rash of CA breaches shows up weaknesses in the SSL infrastructure. Take action to protect your customers and employees.
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New malware threats require new antimalware protection strategy
by Lisa Phifer
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Mobile device protection: Tackling mobile device security risks
by Marcia Savage, Editor
Managing mobile device risks tops the list of priorities for security pros this year.
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SOPA and PIPA pirating laws lose support in face of opposition
by Robert Westervelt, News Director
Security experts say there are better alternatives to copyright protection.
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Mobile device protection: Tackling mobile device security risks
by Marcia Savage, Editor
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Can a computer security researcher go too far?
by Elizabeth Martin
An examination of three cases illustrates that it’s not always a clear case of good vs. evil.
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Ranum chat: APT attacks and malware evolution
by Marcus Ranum
Security expert Marcus Ranum talks with Joel Yonts, a seasoned security executive with a passion for information security research.
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Security leaders help squash SOPA, PIPA pirating laws
by Michael S. Mimoso, Editorial Director
Prominent security and Internet thinkers and leaders have become an effective lobby on Capitol Hill and played a big role in squashing SOPA.
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Can a computer security researcher go too far?
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