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PCI DSS 1.2 clarifies wireless, antivirus use
Version 1.2 of PCI DSS, due out in October, requires 802.1x for wireless protection and antivirus for all operating systems, according to a summary of the changes issued Tuesday. Article
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Sophos to acquire mobile data protection company Utimaco
The independent mobile data protection market continues to shrink with Sophos' endpoint encryption acquisition. Article
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How can 'DRAM remanence' compromise encryption keys?
The risks from DRAM remanence have been mentioned before, but seldom in the context of disk encryption keys. Learn about a new threat researched by Princeton University and what the attack means for encryption. Ask the Expert
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Growing Mac use prompts call for better security
Some vendors, including Check Point and PGP see growth in whole-disk encryption for Mac OS X laptops on enterprise platforms. Article
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Websense, Reconnex top Forrester ranking of DLP vendors
The data leakage prevention market is branching out into automating data classification, analysis and device management, according to a report from Forrester Research Inc. Article
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Should whole disk encryption tools be used with data backup software?
Disk encryption and disk backup play two distinct roles when it comes to enterprise network security. Michael Cobb explains how both of the important tools can be used together effectively. Ask the Expert
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Fact or fiction: Pros and cons of database encryption
According to our latest survey of more than 608 enterprise security pros, 80% of enterprises say protecting data is more important in 2007 than last year, and 72% admit they need a better strategy. SearchSecurity.com is responding to this growing ne... Podcast
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Does FTPS encrypt data packets at the hardware or software level?
If you need to implement FTPS, which delivers a lot of data securely to a server, it might be worth investigating partial or complete hardware acceleration of the crypto-processing. Platform security expert Michael Cobb explains why. Ask the Expert
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Should disks be encrypted at the hardware level?
Disks that automatically encrypt data as they write -- and decrypt when they read -- are appealing for a number of reasons. Platform security expert Michael Cobb explains why. Ask the Expert
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Is Triple DES a more secure encryption scheme than DUKPT?
Both DES and TDES use a symmetric key, but Michael Cobb explains their separate and distinct roles in protecting financial transactions. Ask the Expert