Monday, 21 May 2012
Samu Konttinen, vice president of mobile business solutions at F-Secure, discusses the security concerns that exists within the cellular mobile world and how this is slowly but inevitably following the path that PCs have taken.
Dr. Mark Russinovich elaborates on the topic of security boundary and how Microsoft (and its business partners) protect computers from hacking.
Although some may find Windows Vista's User Account Control feature annoying, it is really a variation of a security mechanism that is now re-emerging: the application whitelist. Michael Cobb explores application whitelist benefits and drawbacks, restriction options and best practices for organizations, and how the technology will factor into future security and antivirus products.
2008 has been a year of growth - in amounts of malware, in infections, in the number of botnets, and in criminal profits. What is needed is growth in punishment for these criminal activities, says F-Secure.
Multi-Chem discovered that its existing security infrastructure could not withstand the complexity and volume of malware threats, which had taken the toll on its IT systems and staff. It investigated new ways to protect itself from any possible security incident on a day-to-day basis.
When Fujitsu Asia experienced a productivity bottleneck due to a massive increase in the amount of spam and malware-infected email, the company decided to find a software solution.
Anthony Ung, product marketing manager for Trend Micro in Asia Pacific, discusses the evolution of spam and malware, and how these are changing to meet the changing security landscape.
Security remains a paramount concern among businesses of all size and shapes and industry.
Social engineering has become the most prevalent and most effective form of malware attacks these days. Financial gain is the key motivation.
CA researchers issue early warning of possible Waledec Trojan after finding e-card scam websites are updating with Valentine’s Day-themed content.
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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.
