Monday, 21 May 2012
Even with a change management system, firewall rule bases can become a nightmare for administrators. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, network security expert Mike Chapple points out incorrect, overlapping and unused rules that can ruin your firewall.
When hardening a system, what specific standards or guidelines should information security pros adhere to? Security management expert Mike Rothman explains.
Cisco Systems warned customers Wednesday that its Adaptive Security and PIX Security appliances contained flaws affecting the security of VoIP and VPN connections.
Tools are available to automate VoIP attacks, but the threat remains low until VoIP communications is more pervasive in the workplace.
The annual Cisco security report shows increases in hacker tactics, Web threats, Internet cybercrime, email spam and virtualization vulnerabilities.
SPAM - a lot of meat but not a lot of money. In the Internet world, spam (unsolicited messages) are certainly cheap to buy, build and deploy but with the right data mining software - aka business intelligence tools - you get a lot for your money. Don't believe me? Ask Google!
Several denial-of-service vulnerabilities and a privilege escalation flaw affects a wide range of Cisco Wireless LAN controllers, the networking giant warned.
Pv6 is becoming a reality, but the network-layer protcol is far from perfect. In Chapter 1 of his new book, 'IPv6 Security' author Eric Vyncke reviews some vulnerabilities.
Datacraft has been tasked with implementing Cisco Connected Real Estate (CCRE) solutions in the first phase of a fully integrated communication system for the new Hangzhou-based Science & Technology Park.
If a hacker gains control of a router and then uploads a new configuration opening ports up for communication, it may be possible to place a rootkit on the internal network. In this IAM expert response, learn how this attack might happen, and how to prevent it.
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Trusted Mobility Index
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MasterCard tackles BYOD with strict conditions
More than a year into its bring-your-own-device program, MasterCard Worldwide continuously assesses the security technology and policies that allow 30 percent of its employees worldwide to use their personal iPhones, iPads and Android devices at work.
HID Global deploys a centralized, web-based IP access control solution at Fuxi Power Plant
Unable to meet the needs for real-time monitoring with its traditional patrol system, China's Fuxi Power Plant has deployed HID Global's VertX V2000.
