May, 2009:

Free copy of VigilancePro Encrypted Vault Manager

How identity and access management are the next key steps for Microsoft

Microsoft issues advisory for vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow and additions to WSUS

Questions asked over RFID tags and scanners and their ability to spread malware

New US national security czar will need finance, government and business support to succeed

Phisher is sentenced to eight and a half years in prison after defrauding 7,000 people

Patients win right to delete their medical summary care records after Commissioner pressure

Citicus launches risk compliance software

Kaspersky Lab introduces mobile security for smartphones with locator and anti-virus

Three per cent of the world's viruses are emanating from the UK

Information Commissioner instructs NHS to improve data protection as rumours made that patients may have control over their records

Jericho Forum and Cloud Security Alliance announce collaboration for best practice in the cloud

University of California researchers take over Torpig botnet to reveal number of IPs controlled is vastly overrated

Imperva introduces insider abuse monitoring capability for security suite

The need for encryption should be analysed before rollout, as email structure is not properly managed

Twittercut website spreads malicious links as page views rapidly increase

Organisations are not endorsing social networking but beginning to embrace Twitter

Government should lead by example over data security management after NHS scandal

New range of SSL certificate domain names launched

Levels of spam increase for a second consecutive month to reach a record high

Check Point introduces the next stage of the software blade architecture

Encrypting data on the move is the biggest challenge

Vasco launches Digipass for mobile phones

New BlackBerry Enterprise solution and technical support services launched to encourage secure mobilisation

AMTSO should be welcomed for reviews announcement but some will see it as a threat

Twitter begins to see phishing campaigns become more prevalent as its popularity rises

Twitter hit by multiple phishing campaigns

Adobe to introduce a regular patching schedule

YouTube hit by links that lead to malicious download sites

Vulnerability detected in Sun Microsystem's communications and collaboration application

Companies encouraged to look to efficient encryption when considering mass storage

Hackers are using spoof WiFi access points to steal credentials as Switch Cascade introduced

Taking a step back and preparing with policies can see the best utilisation of Web 2.0

Claims made that users of WiFi do not use secure tools as private pre-shared key solution is launched

AMTSO to do public analysis of anti-malware software reviews

Acuity signs intellectual property licensing agreement with ISF

More than half of business executives feel that they have a right to know about employee's online actions

Microsoft warns of vulnerability in internet information services

Arbor Networks announces launch of version 5.0 of Peakflow

Webmasters warned to keep security levels high to avoid becoming a Gumblar malware host

Board-level pressure increases Web 2.0 use but companies are not protected

Australian SC Magazine awards announced

New version of worry-free business security launched by Trend Micro

Speaker Michael Martin had a point on the privacy of cheating MPs

One fifth of UK workers use an unsecured WiFi network whilst working from home

ContactPoint database begins rollout with assurances made on its security

Gumblar 'botnet' continues to grow as new variants detected

Companies find patching to be challenging and automation to be the largest obstacle

A policy on encryption could have avoided the Pfizer discarded hard drive

PGP introduces malicious and unauthorised software blocker

BBC conducts another botnet attack

McAfee announces acquisition of Solidcore Systems

One in five teenagers can find hacking tools online

Networks should be prepared for human error to avoid a Google-style failure of service

Apple iPhone set to see more security-based applications launched

Companies should monitor insider activity as former US Defense employee charged over espionage

SecureMac announces launch of latest anti-spyware and privacy suite

Surrey Heath Borough Council implements log and event management solution

Flaw found in SSH that might allow encrypted data to be accessed

Security Controls Advisory Lead Manager

Security Controls Assessment Lead Manager

Security Controls Assurance Lead Manager

Is convergence between physical and information security something that should be welcomed?

Is convergence between physical and information security something that should be welcomed?

New web-based malware attack hits internet with huge rate of infections

Companies should assess the role of the CISO as a blogger claims they could become irrelevant

Google's slow service was caused by a traffic jam and not a DDoS attack

Legitimate websites are hosting most of the web-based malware due to poor security measures

Vendors step up licence compliance as software management feels the pinch

Network Box introduces whitelisting email tool

BBC: Visa trials two-factor authentication led credit card

Large amount of cross-site scripting attacks see websites compromised

Phishers take a new step towards stupidity

More legitimate sites being used to host web-based malware

Microsoft criticised by SANS for releasing vulnerability details while the patch release is delayed

More than 10,000 former patients may be affected by data theft

Half of UK city councils have begun to digitise their CCTV systems

F-Secure launches unlimited backup solution for digital content

SC Magazine interviews Proofpoint chief executive Gary Steele

Proofpoint: Talking financials and economics

Proofpoint: The threat landscape

Solo PowerPoint patch from Microsoft will allow administrators to patch all other applications

Google Street View banned from taking images in Greece

A third of companies drop their investment in security

Levels of pirate and unlicensed software costs UK economy £1.49 billion

Twitter users reveal personal information in latest 'trend' for 'porn names'

Nineteen-year old hacker pleads guilty to Church of Scientology cyber attacks

Mobile phone technology developed to cut down credit card fraud

Homeland Security asks for $918 million from Barack Obama's fiscal year budget

Aruba Networks announces launch of virtual branch network solution

Police warn social networking site users to be cautious over shared information after murder

British consumers do not trust the government to protect data but are satisfied with banks

Photos from SC Awards Europe 2009

Dark Market interceptor speaks on experiences as he claims that hackers are involved in organised crime

Facebook could be set for more questions over member's ability to reveal family member details

Credit card fraud expected to increase as banks instructed to use real-time monitoring

Swine Flu spam continues to spread with cybercriminals using celebrity names

University of California hit by data breach that may affect 160,000 past and present students

Case study: controlling access at Kelly College

Email an open door to sophisticated security threats

Kaspersky Lab implements detection and treatment for unique master boot record rootkit

Could the people of Manchester cause the end of New Labour as ID cards are finally given the green light?

A serious lapse in the enforcement of encryption has led to hard drive resale controversy

Next week's patches will see a busy time for IT departments as Adobe, Microsoft and Mozilla update vulnerabilities

Twitter hacking should be seen as a potentially dangerous incident

Microsoft warn of hackers spreading malware disguised as downloads of Windows 7

Google Chrome and Microsoft to patch vulnerabilities

Tracking down and retaining the right security people poses problems for companies

Technology briefing: Reluctance to pay for business continuity can lead to costly mistakes

Technology briefing: Email security remains a threat

Information Commissioner claims that companies should be careful when disposing of hard drives as reports of discovered data is 'very worrying'

Built-in encryption is the future of storage

Perfectly formed tools of the trade

Public cloud computing poses risks to companies

Mobile workers can cause problems when patching

RSA expands key management with new enhancements for encryption

Signature-based scanners fail to pick up malware as Zeus botnet expands in 2009

Missile plans, banking details and NHS records found on old hard drives in investigation

BBC purchase of a botnet was probably illegal

Social engineering attack allowed consultant to access company's data room and steal passwords

H1N1 spam is in bad taste but not unexpected

Analysis tool launched to monitor internal transactions

Eight reasons why website vulnerabilities are not fixed

Google Chrome praised in report as Apple's Safari and Opera criticised over security updates

Facebook users duped into revealing personal details due to spam and phishing messages

Governments should cooperate with the private sector to implement an effective cyber security policy

North Korean cyber warfare unit strengthened with recruitment of 100 hackers

Majority of security managers fail to realise the risks of social networking

Spamina and Cloudmark have announced an original equipment manufacturer agreement

Malicious H1N1 PDF file spreads password stealer as swine flu leaflets begin to be delivered

LexisNexis data breach may have affected 32,000 people

Image spam levels reach 19-month high as cybercriminals use G20 summit to spread malware

Eight million patient records held to $10 million ransom

Juniper Networks has introduced the next generation of network infrastructure

Companies failing to implement ISO 20071 due to cost reasons and fear of downtime

Common themes of Infosec and the key to surviving

Common themes of Infosec and the key to surviving

SC Magazine Survey supported by (ISC)2

Botnet discovered by Finjan contained 73 government domains

Is this the future of personal security?

Facebook hit by fresh phishing attacks

Twitter hit by hacker who intercepts account activities of high-profile users

F5 launches new version of its BIG-IP Application Security Manager web application firewall

Authentication product for Outlook Anywhere launched

BOSaNOVA confirms change of name to 10ZiG Technology

BlockMaster announces launch of management software and major contract

The best swine flu reference yet

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Ponemon 2012 Global Encryption Trends Study

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