Testing web applications for security flaws
David Hoelzer is the Director of Research, Enclave Forensics and a SANS Trainer. In this interview he discusses web application testing, offers advice for those on the hunt …
Best practices for reporting malware
Nonprofit anti-malware organization StopBadware released of its new Best Practices for Reporting Badware URLs, which prescribe specific steps for reporting different types of …
Demystifying cloud computing security
Phil Neray is the VP, Data Security Strategy, InfoSphere Guardium & Optim at IBM. In this interview Phil talks about the complex issues surrounding cloud computing …
Most social networks users don’t keep up with privacy settings changes
The proliferation and usage of mobile devices is exponentially growing, as is consumers’ dependence on the Web, causing many to lose sight of the importance of keeping …
Wi-Fi users live in a false sense of security
Wi-Fi users in the U.S. are confident that they are taking the right steps to protect themselves when using Wi-Fi devices. In fact, 97 percent of Wi-Fi users recently surveyed …
Best practices for fighting credit card theft
3Delta Systems issued a set of business best practices for protecting customer credit card account information and minimizing corporate exposure to online payment scams. …
ISO 27001 documentation toolkit
Documentation is the core of your ISO 27001 implementation. A good set of documents will enable your employees to understand their obligations better. Poorly written documents …
Suspect cyberbullying? Here’s five tips on what to do
Most parents know that when a bullying incident occurs with their child, they should address it immediately. In the case of cyberbullying, online tools are now available to …
CSA issues first Security as a Service white paper
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) announced that the Security as a Service working group has published its first white paper, “Defined Categories of Service 2011”. …
Strong security is just common sense
For many years those who concerned themselves with an organization’s cyber security warned of threats, both internal and external, urging organizations to adequately …
How to build a trusted virtualized platform
Trusted Computing Group (TCG) released the first Virtualized Platform Architecture, which describes how to build a trusted virtualized platform. With this specification, …
Tips for safe online shopping
Avira recommends that consumers watch for a few things in order to not become a victim of the online fraudsters: 1. Always check that the connection to the online store where …