November 2010 Issue of SCMagazine UK

Features

SC Most Influential 2010

The SC Most Influential is a new programme conducted in association with (ISC)2 to identify the most influential people in information security.

Moving on from the 2007 data loss by HMRC

The loss in 2007 by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs of 25 million people's details was a major warning to the public sector. Rob Buckley ...

SC Magazine interview: David Harley, senior research fellow at ESET

As director of the NHS Threat Assessment Centre, ESET's senior research fellow gained an understanding of the security demands of one of our greatest institutions. ...

Professional workshop: Avoid web browser nightmares

There are complex questions surrounding enterprise web browser management. Mario Finetti suggests some practical answers.

Opinion

Improvements in techniques in medicine and aviation could be used in the information security world

Apparently unrelated areas such as medicine and aviation have insights that infosec would do well to use.

New IISP graduate scheme could help to create a professional network of infosec experts

ISP's graduate scheme could help kick-start careers, in an era where IT and business are ever more closely knit.

Smart appliances connected to the home network could cause security problems for businesses

'Smart' home appliances such as your humble coffee maker may sprinkle your latte with a host of security problems.

Professional Monitor: in association with (ISC)2

There is a knack to achieving security in a global organisation, Stephen Jackman says. CISSP/CISA qualifications help - so does a vision of thinking globally, ...