May 12, 2011

SC eBook- Mobile security: On the go


In this latest eBook from SC Magazine, Managing Editor Greg Masters takes a broad look at the mobile market and speaks with a number of experts in the field and a number of vendors servicing the explosive market to examine the challenges and trends taking place in this fast-moving sector.

Click to download the eBook

Latest News

Security firm finds bug in Microsoft virtual program

Researchers say Microsoft's virtualization software suffers from a zero-day vulnerability, but the Redmond, Wash. software giant disagrees.
 

Gartner: Virtualization security will take time

In five years, virtualized systems likely will be more secure than their physical counterparts, but until then, it will be rough sledding for organizations transitioning to the new technology, according to a new report from Gartner.
 

Ransomware not considered threat for Mac OS X

Security researchers discovered proof-of-concept Mac OS X ransomware code, which does not pose a serious threat but could portend future problems.
 

Naked endpoints on your net, and what to do about them

The nonprofit Trusted Computing Group is offering a new standard for managing clientless devices, a specification that can help organizations avoid gaps in network security.
 

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Microsoft adds workaround for Internet Explorer bug

Microsoft is now offering an automated workaround to mitigate the Internet Explorer (IE) vulnerability it announced last week. The "Fix It" solution mitigates the bug "by disabling the peer factory class through the modification of a registry key," according to a Friday blog post. The flaw currently is being exploited in targeted attacks, the company said. The issue does not affect Microsoft's newest browser, IE 8. Even with the new workaround, Microsoft may release an out-of-band patch because its next scheduled security update is not due until April 13. — DK
 

Web fraud losses more than double in 2009, says report

Losses related to cybercrime more than doubled from 2008 to last year, according to a report from the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
 

Survey shows value of planning infosec career

IT security professionals often have high career goals but, to their detriment, fail to adequately plan their careers, according to a survey released on Monday by IT security career consultancy website Information Security Leaders. The survey of nearly 1,000 practitioners found that 65 percent were "more than confident" that they will reach their ultimate career goal. A majority aspire to be a CSO, CISO, consultant or to start their own company. But 83 percent of respondents did not have a written career plan. Those with a defined plan earned "significantly more" money and than those without one, the survey also found. — AM
 

Solid state: A new state data breach regulation

A new privacy regulation in Massachusetts evokes anxiety for many, but getting in line may prove to be no big deal, reports Greg Masters.
 

SC eBook- Mobile security: On the go


In this latest eBook from SC Magazine, Managing Editor Greg Masters takes a broad look at the mobile market and speaks with a number of experts in the field and a number of vendors servicing the explosive market to examine the challenges and trends taking place in this fast-moving sector.

Click to download the eBook

How we test products

Check out this month's issue to see the other companies we picked. 

How we test products:

Click here to take a look at the methodology we use to evaluate each product we test.

SC Events Calendar

TODAY
SC Webcast: Securing, controlling and auditing critical databases

June 21, 2011
SC eConference: Auditing and compliance

July 28, 2011
SC eConference: Securing the cloud

Aug. 25, 2011
SC eSymposium: Social networking - Threats and solutions

Call for Papers — SC World Congress New York & SC Congress Canada

A call for papers is now open for the third annual SC World Congress in New York and the inaugural SC Congress Canada. Visit the home page of the SC World Congress and find (under "Key Links" at the right) how to be a presenter or speaker at these two events. Click on the "Call for Papers" links to learn more.


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