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Amit Yoran on DHS, federal cybersecurity
In this podcast, Amit Yoran, former cybersecurity czar at DHS and a veteran security pro, discusses the Obama admin's security priorities and why information sharing hasn't worked. News
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Cybersecurity expert sees PCI DSS problems ahead for retailers
It could cost millions of dollars for retailers to rip and replace outdated systems and devices still using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to secure 802.11 wireless networks, according to a security expert tracking cybersecurity in the retail industr... Interview
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Hacked dental school server compromises 300,000
A hacker used a vulnerability scanning tool to compromise a server at the University of Florida's College of Dentistry, compromising the sensitive information of patients. Article
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The 'appropriate' way to comply with Data Protection Act 1998
The U.K. Data Protection Act is 10 years old, but the evidence shows that many organisations are still not up to standard when it comes to the seventh data security principle: using "appropriate and adequate security measures" to protect personal dat... Tip
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What are best practices for secure password distribution after a data breach?
After an information security data breach, it might seem like a good idea to create new user IDs and passwords for all employees in the user directory. But is there an easier way to handle the aftermath of a data breach? Find out more in this IAM exp... Ask the Expert
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Programmer charged for sniffer used in TJX breach
Stephen Watt allegedly provided a modified sniffer program to members of a hacking ring responsible for several data security breaches, including the massive TJX breach. Article
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Phishing, identity theft keeps law enforcement, researchers occupied
An expert on cybercrime and online scams, Derek Manky, is one of the members of the Fortiguard research team. In this interview, he talks about the threats from online organized crime and social networking sites and whether cooperation is improving b... Interview
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Verizon breach study identifies industry specific threats
Financial firms face the biggest threat from insiders, while security configuration flaws and vulnerable Web apps plague the high-tech, retail and the food and beverage industries. Article
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Forever 21 security breach compromises nearly 99,000 payment cards
The retailer learned of the intrusion after a Department of Justice indictment last month. Article
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PCI is about eliminating data, not securing it, former QSA says
Former QSA turned Forrester analyst John Kindervag calls PCI a "communicable disease." Anything introduced to the network is in PCI scope if credit card systems aren't segmented. Article