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Security Predictions: Two Views of DHS

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Whither homeland security? Amit Yoran sees positive signs on the cybersecurity side; Dwight Williams, the Department's ex-Chief Security Officer, looks at the role of private sector contractors in border security and background checks.

Symantec Threat Report: Three Ways Internet Crime Has Changed

Joan Goodchild — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Malware and botnets and phishing, oh my! Symantec's latest report on the Internet threat landscape highlights trends in cybercrime.

3 Reasons Why Employees Don't Follow Security Rules

Joan Goodchild — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A recent survey finds employees continue to ignore security policies. (Surprise, surprise.) Here's a reminder about what often is missing in organizations that tempts workers to walk the wrong side of security law.

Loading Docks in Multitenant Buildings

Lauren Gibbons Paul — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Shipping and receiving are trickiest in multitenant facilities. Here's a tool for assessing risk in such a scenario.

The 10 Ackerman Principles of Counterterrorism

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Consultant and author Mike Ackerman's 10 counterterrorism principles for business.

Who's Who in Role Management?

Mary Brandel — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Burton Group breaks the market down into two important segments

Capabilities of Full-Fledged Role Management Systems

Mary Brandel — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Today's role management solutions include several or all of the following capabilities, according to Burton Group analyst Kevin Kampman

New Laptop Bags May Speed TSA Checkpoints

Michael Fitzgerald — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Airport checkpoints have been a choke point for travelers with laptops. That's about to change, thanks to newly redesigned bags.

Web 2.0 Applications and Sites (and Security Concerns)

Joan Goodchild — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

One expert's breakdown of security issues created by social networking sites, BitTorrent and other Web 2.0 technologies.

Does Your Generation Pose an Office Security Risk?

Joan Goodchild — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

From Baby Boom to Echo Boom: Why your birthday could mean your boss needs to watch out for you.

Lock and Download

Michael Fitzgerald — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tired of having to walk to the door to adjust the lock? Now you can do it from the Web.

IM Security's Three Kings

Mary Brandel — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The "Big Three" of instant messaging security are FaceTime, Akonix and Symantec, with its acquisition in 2006 of IMlogic. Here is a snapshot of each company:

Digital Forensics Software: The Usual Suspects

Mary Brandel — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The four key players in digital forensics software: Guidance, AccessData, Paraben and Technology Pathways

Call Centers: Risk Assessment Reminders

Malcolm Wheatley — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A few questions to help make sure your call center security plan covers the necessary bases.

Numbers: Employees Find Ways to Skirt Enterprise Security

Katherine Walsh — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Applications that enterprise IT does not support create risk for the business