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IT security pros have trouble communicating with executives
A Hanover Research survey of 131 information security professionals revealed key differences between the way executive and non-executive IT professionals communicate with …
Teens are into online sharing, but are also more privacy-aware
Teens are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites than they have in the past, but they are also taking a variety of technical and non-technical steps …
Is it time to professionalize information security?
The issue of whether or not information security professionals should be licensed to practice has already been the topic of many a passionate debate. I think it is time to …
A spotlight on grid insecurity
Drawing from responses from more than 100 utilities across America, a new report shows that the nation’s electric grid remains highly vulnerable to attacks from Iran and …
NYPD detective accused of hiring email hackers
Edwin Vargas, a detective with the New York City Police Department, has been arrested on Tuesday for computer hacking crimes. According to the complaint unsealed in Manhattan …
Experts highlight top data breach vulnerabilities
Hidden vulnerabilities lie in everyday activities that can expose personal information and lead to data breach, including buying gas with a credit card or wearing a pacemaker. …
Why BYOx is the next big concern of CISOs
Wisegate released new research from its members that demonstrate how CIOs and CISOs are working to achieve the right balance between employee productivity and information …
Free tool repairs critical Windows configuration vulnerabilities
Tripwire announced SecureCheq, a free configuration utility that helps evaluate and repair the most common, critical configuration vulnerabilities in Windows desktops and …
IT pros focus on cloud security, not hype
Cloud computing is exceeding expectations, according to a CA report. Respondents indicate the cloud has moved beyond adolescence and is on the path to maturity in the …
Blue Coat to acquire Solera Networks
Blue Coat Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Solera Networks, a provider of big data security intelligence and analytics for threat protection. The Solera …
CISOs need to engage with the board
Cyberspace has placed information risk firmly on the boardroom agenda, and CISOs need to engage with their boards to ensure their organizations understand and manage …
Find TrueCrypt and BitLocker encrypted containers and images
Passware announced that Passware Kit Forensic 12.5 can now recognize hard disk images and containers, such as TrueCrypt, BitLocker, PGP, during a computer scan. For a computer …