May 2011
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May 31, 2011
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May'11
Sony breach timeline shows missteps, says security firm
Sony has spent $171 million cleaning up its massive data breach. One security firm outlines mistakes. Spring 2011 has not been good for executives at Sony. Security vendor Lumension Security put ... Continue Reading
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May 31, 2011
31
May'11
Government cybersecurity: User-level security tools mitigate Fed insider risks
Taking on a new zero-trust model, many federal agencies are implementing insider threat controls at the user level. Continue Reading
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May 31, 2011
31
May'11
IPv6 myths: Debunking misconceptions regarding IPv6 security features
Aggressive marketing has helped perpetuate a number of security-related IPv6 myths. Expert Fernando Gont helps separate myth from fact to ensure a secure IPv6 deployment. Continue Reading
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May 31, 2011
31
May'11
Application log management: Enabling application security compliance
Expert Michael Cobb discusses how application audits and information and event management can save you time and energy with application security compliance. Continue Reading
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May 27, 2011
27
May'11
Google Wallet gains interest from security researchers
Google’s NFC service will be thoroughly vetted for vulnerabilities, access for cybercriminals. Cloning may be possible. Google’s new near field communication (NFC) payment service, Google Wallet, ... Continue Reading
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May 27, 2011
27
May'11
Lack of SMB security opens door to online criminals
Online criminals have smaller targets firmly in their crosshairs. Continue Reading
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May 27, 2011
27
May'11
Marcus Ranum and Bob Blakley discuss risk management failures
Security expert and Information Security magazine columnist Marcus Ranum continues a new bimonthly feature where he goes one-on-one with a fellow security industry insider. Continue Reading
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May 27, 2011
27
May'11
Get actionable results from a security information management system
In order to get the best results, you need to limit your goals for SIM. Continue Reading
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May 27, 2011
27
May'11
Revamped FISMA requirements aim to improve federal security
An automated tool and mandates for continuous monitoring try to improve federal information security efforts. Continue Reading
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May 27, 2011
27
May'11
Data breaches show enterprise need for better data security management
Sony and other data breaches suggest need for data accountability, better configuration management. Continue Reading
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May 27, 2011
27
May'11
IT consumerization drives new security thinking
The influx of personal smartphones and other computing devices into the enterprise is forcing a shift in security strategy. Continue Reading
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May 27, 2011
27
May'11
Mobility trend takes off in the enterprise but leaves out security
Banks and other businesses are rushing to jump on the mobility trend but leaving security behind. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2011
25
May'11
Eye On: Virtualization Security
SearchSecurity.com's "Eye On" series examines a security topic each month. In May, the series explores virtualization security and the technologies and methodologies available to reduce vulnerabilities and improve virtualization processes. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2011
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May'11
Reduce virtualization security risks by thinking physical, experts say
Firms reassessing their virtualized infrastructure should apply the same security best practices they’ve been using to secure their physical systems. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2011
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May'11
Smartphone theft, loss outweighs malware risk, McAfee report finds
Lost and stolen devices are seen as the greatest security concern for IT professionals, according to a new report by McAfee and Carnegie Mellon University. Continue Reading
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May 23, 2011
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May'11
tokenization
Tokenization is the process of replacing sensitive data with unique identification symbols that retain all the essential information about the data without compromising its security. Continue Reading
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May 20, 2011
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May'11
Symantec to acquire Clearwell for its eDiscovery processing platform
Acquisition of Clearwell Systems Inc. bolsters Symantec's eDiscovery capabilities in a crowded market for software that helps contain civil litigation costs. Symantec Corp. has agreed to acquire ... Continue Reading
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May 19, 2011
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May'11
IPv6 connectivity: Innovations address IPv6 security concerns
Researchers at Virginia Tech have created a tool called Moving Target IPv6 Defense in order to address looming IPv6 security issues. Continue Reading
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May 19, 2011
19
May'11
PCI DSS survey finds need for credit card tokenization guidance
Companies are considering tokenization as an alternative or in addition to encryption, a recent survey found. Continue Reading
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May 18, 2011
18
May'11
Wikileaks insider threat: A lesson for government cybersecurity managers
The Wikileaks insider threat is not the first and will not be the last, however with the media hype Wikileaks has garnered, government cybersecurity managers are beginning to take different approaches to security. Continue Reading