Security Management Strategies for the CIOEmail Alerts
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Understanding the 'hole' truth
Small and medium-sized businesses, especially those that team with big players, are leaving everyone vulnerable to attacks when flaws go unnoticed. There are some steps that SMBs can take to find their networks' weaknesses -- and fast. Article | 26 Oct 2004
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MBSA: Revisiting an old friend
With the release of a new version of the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer, it's a good time to outline the features of this little-known tool, according to a security expert. Article | 28 Sep 2004
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New attacks and vulnerability trends highlighted at Black Hat
Presentations beginning today will analyze vulnerabilities, zero-day code, phishing and secure wireless deployment, among many other topics. Article | 28 Jul 2004
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Careful planning can help outsourcing pay off
When deciding to outsource, consider the security of the vendor and make sure you monitor it, according to an American Express executive. Article | 30 Jun 2004
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Update: Pair of Notes/Domino vulnerabilities discovered
New Notes and Domino security flaws could be exploited to conduct cross-site scripting attacks and compromise some systems, but a Domino security expert says neither should be considered a major threat. Article | 24 Jun 2004
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From exposition to exploit: One security book's story
A new manual that discloses vulnerabilities may have had a hand in compromises at supercomputing centers this spring. Article | 02 Jun 2004
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Industry Notebook: Big launches from CA, HP and Microsoft; InfoExpress and Sygate release products
Major software companies unveil hardware-based vulnerability and server security solutions. Article | 26 May 2004
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New analysis shows exploits closing in on networks
A new study shows the window between vulnerability and exploit code releases has narrowed from months to mere days. Article | 19 May 2004
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E-voting company releases source code
Ever since primary election ballots were cast electronically this political season, people have cried foul over results. Now an e-vote company that audits ballots has released its source code to demonstrate that every vote counts. Article | 08 Apr 2004
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Dangers of .zip files
Reader inquiries about security issues surrounding .zip files prompted a Q&A with Wild List moderator Bruce Hughes, who cites more than 40 worms since 1999 that have taken advantage of the compressed file format to spread. Interview | 04 Mar 2004