2013 Industry Innovators: Access control
Access control is, arguably, the key aspect of information protection.
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Print Issue: December 02, 2013
Researcher lobbies for increased security on medical devices
Jay Radcliffe showed how his insulin pump was vulnerable to a remote takeover.
Industry Innovators 2013
Along with innovation comes uniqueness, says Peter Stephenson, technology editor.
An academic creates a password-authentication model for the real world
Chris Mitchell’s creation, Uni-IDM (universal identity management), is a software-based tool that helps users manage the authentication process.
Threat of the month: Domain hijacking
December’s threat of the month is domain hijacking, a popular attack technique that takes over major domains.
Researchers shed light on car hacking
What self-described “stunt hackers” Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek did to a Ford Focus on national TV was akin to breaking into a home, raiding the fridge and taking a nap on the couch.
Welcome to the Innovators section and happy holidays
In the spirit of keeping up with advancements in information security, we take the December issue to examine those companies that will likely generate advancements.
A look back at the milestones of 2013
As this year-end issue demonstrates, the vibrancy of this industry is as bright as ever and the challenges only more acute. However, stellar professionals on all fronts are at the ready.
Company news: Appthority’s new CEO and Catbird’s new CTO
This month’s industry news includes a new CEO at Appthority, recent funding acquired by Lookout, and Catbird’s new CTO.
A look ahead: Forecasts for 2014
A group of prominent security professionals forecast the significant industry shifts in 2014. Greg Masters compiles the responses.
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