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This article is part of the February 2013/ Volume 15 / No. 1 issue of The China Syndrome: Security factors to consider before buying Chinese IT
The discussion about the viability of enterprises to go on the offense against cybercriminal gangs is reaching a fevered pitch, with most experts questioning the legality of striking back at attackers. But security experts point out that there are some “offensive-like” tactics that have the ability to drive up the cost of hacking into a corporate network, and if deployed properly, the techniques could have a major impact on the threat landscape. “There are interesting questions about how far one can go and what types of attackers striking back will actually be effective against,” said Hugh Thompson, chief security strategist at Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Blue Coat Systems Inc. and RSA Conference program committee chairman. Thompson said he anticipates a greater discussion about offensive tactics in sessions at the annual security event scheduled at the end of February. “It doesn’t necessarily have to go from zero to launching a full out assault against cybercrime infrastructure. It could be much more subtle things like feeding people misinformation.” The issue ... Access >>>
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The Huawei security risk: Factors to consider before buying Chinese IT
by Joel Snyder, Contributor
Cover story: The U.S. government says Chinese IT giants Huawei and ZTE pose too much risk. But do they? Joel Snyder offers his take.
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BYOD security strategies: Balancing BYOD risks and rewards
by Lisa Phifer, Contributor
Allowing employee-owned mobile devices doesn’t have to mean accepting all BYOD risks. Infosec pros share their BYOD security strategies.
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The Huawei security risk: Factors to consider before buying Chinese IT
by Joel Snyder, Contributor
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IT Security Trends 2013: Mobile security concerns tops the list
by Robert Richardson
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IT Security Trends 2013: Mobile security concerns tops the list
by Robert Richardson
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Offensive security involves proactive deception tactics
by Robert Westervelt, News Director
Going on the offense doesn’t mean actively targeting cybercriminals, experts say. Deceptive tactics, phony documents can help trip up attackers.
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Offensive security involves proactive deception tactics
by Robert Westervelt, News Director
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2013 Security Priority Survey, security risks when buying IT hardware from China
by Robert Richardson, Editorial Director
Information Security Magazine reveals the results of its 2013 Security Priority Survey and examines the security risks associated with purchasing IT hardware from China. Elsewhere in the issue, infosec pros share their strategies for BYOD security.
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Information assurance training programs create new cadre of IT security pros
by Doug Jacobson and Julie A. Rursch
University information assurance programs are varied, but they are beginning to provide technology disciplines a level of security knowledge.
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Testing, assessment methods offer third-party software security assurance
by Gary McGraw, Contributor
No ultimate test can give third-party software a clean bill of health, but careful assessment can help organizations gain more control over vendors.
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2013 Security Priority Survey, security risks when buying IT hardware from China
by Robert Richardson, Editorial Director
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