Latest IT Security News

Anonymous hacks FTC over Google privacy, ACTA

February 17, 2012

The Anonymous collective has again targeted the Federal Trade Commission, bringing down some of its websites and claiming to have rooted hundreds of its servers.
 

New cyber security bill is bipartisan, but has its critics

February 16, 2012

A new version of a federal law designed to protect the nation's critical assets is toned-down from previous cyber security proposals, but business and privacy leaders have concerns.
 

Adobe patches Flash because of ongoing attacks

February 15, 2012

A cross-site scripting vulnerability being exploited in the wild has prompted Adobe to issue an update to its Flash Player, a move that may catch security pros off guard.
 

Internet Explorer patch heads Microsoft security update

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day, IT administrators. Microsoft has showered you with nine security patches to remedy 21 vulnerabilities.
 

Stratfor subscribers targeted by malware-ridden emails

February 14, 2012

A letter addressed to the stolen email addresses of Stratfor customers claims to be a helpful reminder of malware scams, but is actually bait to spread the Zbot trojan.
 

February Feature Stories

Adjoining islands: Security convergence

Adjoining islands: Security convergence

Turf wars remain a major roadblock to embracing the merger of physical and logical security. But Honolulu CIO Gordon Bruce believes the right time for such a project is now.
Cyber beacons: The challenges of new technologies

Cyber beacons: The challenges of new technologies

Organizations are working overtime to design ways to control, via policy and technology, employees' penchant for sharing private information across social networking and mobile devices.
Boundless information: Mining social networks

Boundless information: Mining social networks

Criminals are finding social media websites like Facebook, which contain a vast array of personal assets, to be a treasure trove of information that they can use to launch further attacks.

Latest Opinions

Can you stamp out spambots? No, but you can help

Michelle Drolet, founder and CEO, Towerwall February 16, 2012

Trying to solve the spam epidemic? It might be time for organizations to look inward, as machines that are unknowingly seeded with malware are the reason for the botnet scourge.
 

Don't let Wi-Fi hotspots get the best of you

Swen Baumann, product manager, NCP Engineering February 06, 2012

Securing wireless connectivity for roaming employees is not as simple as instituting corporate policy. It also requires the education of both administrators and end-users -- and some technology help.
 

The five new laws of anti-malware

Zulfikar Ramzan, chief scientist, Sourcefire • January 23, 2012

Today, the best overall security solution includes technologies that can help you quickly respond to an inevitable attack.
 

Make the first 24 hours of data breach resolution count

Ozzie Fonseca, senior director, Experian Data Breach Resolution January 19, 2012

If your company doesn't have a response plan, the unending spate of recent breaches is surely motivation enough to create one.
 

The next remote access challenge: Seamless VPN roaming

Patrick Oliver Graf, general manager, NCP engineering • January 19, 2012

In today's mobile world, it's not uncommon to be faced with a multitude of connection types on any given day.
 

Social Networking: A "Spotlight" edition

We never disconnect from social media. Not only do we count on these channels to communicate with friends and interesting people, but we also rely on them to reach customers, collaborate with co-workers, and generate new revenue streams. Thus, blocking access to sites such as Facebook and Twitter is quickly becoming taboo.

But given the sheer amount of and ease by which personal information can be shared on these sites present a major enterprise risk. SC Magazine's newest installment of our special "Spotlight" editions will help you, the security professional, hone in on the insider and external threats presented by social networking so you can protect your organization's crown jewels: its data. We hope you enjoy.

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SC Congress New York 2011

Highlights from the fourth-annual showcase

Latest Product Reviews

Core Security Technologies Core Impact v12

February 01, 2012  |  Core Security Technologies Core Impact v12
Core Impact Professional started life as a pure-play penetration test tool.
 

ManageEngine Security Manager Plus

February 01, 2012  |  ManageEngine Security Manager Plus
ManageEngine Security Manager Plus from Zoho is a full-scale tool that provides a lot of punch in a relatively tiny package.
 

SC In Focus

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In this special Spotlight edition, we're taking on the mobile security challenge. It is one problem that most of our readers bring up to us time and again. To safeguard mobile devices used by business executives, the data stored on them and the connectivity to corporate networks they enable is a constant trial - one that is infrequently satisfactorily remedied. This is leaving many security pros comparing themselves to Sisyphus rolling a giant boulder up a steep hill over and over. The difference: mobile security troubles only grow heavier. Not only are smartphones, tablets and other devices now ubiquitous, they're often brought from home.

So, just how are companies supposed to secure these things - some private, some corporate-issued? How can such a heterogeneous environment be centrally managed and safeguarded? What about all those applications end-users keep downloading? What about the data they want to download on them? Any legal ramifications? How does the company stay compliant?  The questions never end, so we thought it'd be helpful to slow down for a moment to thoroughly examine these more confounding mobile security concerns in this "Spotlight" edition. After you flip through its pages, let us know if you found what you needed. Text us or something...

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The cloud: An SC Magazine special edition

The third "Spotlight" edition of SC Magazine provides an in-depth analysis on securing data in the cloud and the effect this is having on enterprise security. There's no doubt that cloud services offer reduced cost, scalability, flexibility, mobility and more. However, the lower total cost of ownership the cloud offers is quickly negated when critical business data is exposed or stolen because data there proved easy pickings to persistent cybercriminals.

This "Spotlight" edition offers a look at cloud concerns faced in the enterprise today - gathering intelligence from experts in the field, the latest reports and thorough investigation.

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The Breach Blog

Connecticut college computer infected with malware, 18K affected

February 17, 2012

The insidious Zbot trojan is believed responsible for compromising the Social Security numbers of more than 18,275 workers at Central Connecticut State University.
 

Podcasts

Podcast: The probability of a data breach lawsuit

February 17, 2012

If a data breach occurs, when are companies more likely to be sued by consumers or employees? A Carnegie Mellon University researcher joined me on the SC Magazine Podcast to discuss.
 

SC Magazine Social Media Awards Voting

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The 2012 SC Awards Finalist Blog

Building your security policy

Devin Anderson, director of product management for security suite, LANDesk • February 15, 2012

LANDesk's Devin Anderson offers five vital strategies you need to know to fend off attacks and safeguard your organization.
 

Risk: Security's new compliance

Torsten George, vice president of worldwide marketing and products, Agiliance • February 06, 2012

Increased threat levels will lead to a budget realignment toward security.
 

The News Team Blog

Can Anonymous force its victims to reconsider their actions?

January 31, 2012

Hugh Thompson, an adjunct professor at Columbia and program committee chairman of the RSA Conference, got me thinking that, in the face of hacktivism, security these days also means deliberating business practices.
 

SC Magazine 2012 editorial calendar

Here's some of our exciting story plans for the new year.

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Innovators 2011 Slideshow

Innovators

Every year at this time, we roll up our sleeves and start digging for those companies that have the vision, imagination and creative management to become the leaders in our industry through their innovation. These Innovators are a harbinger of what we can expect from the future. So, hang on… it’s gonna be quite a ride!
 

Finalist Announcement

 

The finalists have been announced! Check here to see which contenders made the short list.

Me and my job

CSOs: We'd like to profile one of your IT team members

Each month, we print a Q&A in our magazine called "Me and My Job," querying an IT security specialist "in the trenches" at an end-user company about their career. And we need your suggestions.

Might there be someone who works under you who would be a worthy participant? This section gives you an opportunity to call out one of your star team members, whose picture and responses would appear in SC Magazine.

Click here for more information.

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