Security


Security Basics: New Data Security Laws Carry Greater Consequences

Go directly to jail, do not pass Go, and don’t even think about collecting your paycheck

Careers: Getting and Keeping an Information Security Job

Tips for starting out, furthering your information security career

Briefs: Bytware's Native iSeries Antivirus; Symantec Updates IDS Software

Bytware introduces native IBM iSeries virus detection; Symantec updates three intrusion detection system products

Overcoming Wi-Fi Security Fears

iPass improves interface and connectivity for global, virtual network

Combating Identify Theft and Fraud in Real Time

New Unisys software ARMS financial institutions in their fight against fraud

Briefs: Tripwire compliance monitoring; security appliance sales up, prices down

Tripwire introduces its Professional Audit Preparedness Services; what's behind falling appliance prices?

CA Announces Integrated Content Security Management

Product offers single console for viewing security policy compliance and enterprise-wide content-related security trends.



Unsolicited E-mail: No Problem Come 2006?

An analyst's road map to a (mostly) spam-free existence

Briefs: Resetting passwords, antivirus deal

Getting colleagues’ permission to reset passwords; Central Command offers jilted Linux users antivirus discount

Microsoft Entering Antivirus Market

Company may use assets of takeover target assets improve Windows

Briefs: IPv6 attacks, updated iQ.Suite

Guarding against IPv6 attacks; iQ.Suite strengthens Exchange 2003 e-mail security features

Security Basics: Database Access Controls

How privileges, roles, views, and row-level security are used to protect your data

Protecting Data From Events Firewalls Can't Catch

TippingPoint releases Peer-to-Peer control, intrusion prevention devices

CSI/FBI Report: Losses Down, Vulnerabilities Up

Ex-FBI agent and ISS X-Force director discusses Computer Security Institute report

Briefs: Windows Server 2003 patch, worm aimed at financial institutions; Symantec's top 10 threats

Microsoft patches two Windows Server 2003 holes; Bugbear targets financial institutions; Symantec lists worst vulnerabilities from last month

Updated Tivoli Risk Manager Locks Down Databases

Software can scout for risks "autonomically”

The Push for Policy Compliance

BindView launches tool to help with government regulations

Web Services: Protecting Yourself from Partners' Security Problems

OASIS unveils XML schema to provide initial threat, impact, and risk ratings guidance in consistent manner

Briefs: Intrusion detection, dynamic threat protection, and Windows Media Services patch

Enforcer flags breaches in real time; Dynamic Threat Protection 7.0 defends networks, servers, and desktops; WMS vulnerable to specially formed communications

Tackling the File-Swapping Threat

Akonix releases tools to identify and block file trading