March 2011 Issue of SCMagazine UK

March 2011 Issue of SCMagazine UK

Features

Analysis: Life after WikiLeaks

The WikiLeaks publication of confidential US dimplomatic cables is still causing ructions, but is it more embarrassing than dangerous? Derek Parkinson looks at the security ...
 

Virtualisation offers a lot of advantages but security must already be built in

In an increasingly complex security world, virtualisation promises much - if you build in security from the get-go, says Rob Buckley.
 

SC Magazine interview: Michael White, technical director at Coverity

Coverity's technical director doesn't believe in surprises. The company has a triage process for resolving defects, in timely fashion, to help develop secure applications. It ...
 

SC/Symantec.cloud Survey: Archiving and continuity

There is a growing need for email archiving, but our survey, in association with Symantec.cloud, reveals a neglectful attitude of 'out of sight, out of ...
 

Opinion

Not all government and business secrets should be made available to the public by whistleblower sites

All corporate and government data, however obtained, is not fair game. We need to draw a line somewhere...
 

The risk posed by cyber threats means IT security professionals should be represented on corporate boards

Playing out a cyber crisis ahead of time will help information security priorities inform the corporate response.
 

Script kiddies are going further in compromising websites to prove they are capable hackers

It is not enough now just to deface a website, you need to totally compromise the victim and publish the results.
 

Professional Monitor: in association with (ISC)2

Security awareness is a delicate thing, not something to be forced. It takes skill in selling the awareness message in such a way that people ...
 

When network security is not enough

You may be in control of all within the perimeter of corporate security, but when data leaves that safe haven, information rights management is essential, ...
 

How to get the benefit of the cloud

Cloud computing is a boon, but its vectors need to be kept on a short leash, says Mushegh Hakhinian, security architect at IntraLinks.
 

Reviews

M86 SWG 5000

Businesses looking for a web content security solution are faced with many choices, but M86’s Secure Web Gateways have unique capabilities.
 

Winfrasoft Security Gateway 9500-DE

UK-based Winfrasoft has traditionally offered a wide range of Microsoft-powered security appliances, but aims to go further by providing more sophisticated hardware platforms and superior ...
 

CronLab Pro 2000 Anti-Spam

Many businesses still consider anti-spam appliances too complex to deploy, but the Pro 2000 from UK-based CronLab claims a ten-minute installation.
 

Cyberoam CR750ia

Cyberoam’s UTM appliances have a keen focus on identity-based security and its latest CR750ia brings this technology to mid-sized businesses.
 

SC Webcasts

Security beyond the (fire)wall

Streaming live on 19th June at 3pm BST

This webcast addresses the technological challenges of maintaining full control of your most sensitive information - even once it goes beyond the firewall - while maintaining the freedom and flexibility necessary to allow your staff and other stakeholders to work as efficiently as possible. Tune in for free to hear from our regular and popular guest speaker, Bola Rotibi from (ISC)2 application security advisory board. To secure your place, please click here.


The truth about vulnerability management: Compliance checkbox or real protection?

Streaming live 2nd July at 3pm BST

How often are you assessing network vulnerabilties? Is your current vulnerability management program merely a compliance checkbox for auditors? Tune into this webcast live to hear from Joerg Weber, head of attack monitoring, Barclays, Lee Barney, an information risk consultant, and Skybox's Michelle Cobb on how you can prioritise vulnerabilities in a way that makes sense for your specific threat posture. Secure your free place here.

SC Whitepapers

Ponemon 2012 Global Encryption Trends Study

In Ponemon's recent Global Encryption Study, the organisation surveyed 4,205 information security professionals across seven countries to examine how encryption has evolved over the last eight years. The study focused on data protection priorities, budgeted expenditures for encryption and the types of encryption technologies involved, with the findings revealing some interesting insight into the relationship between encryption and its impact on the security position of organisations. To read the full report for free, please download it here.


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