Network security scanning and patch management
GFI LanGuard is a network security and vulnerability scanner which provides a complete network security overview, while also providing remedial action through its patch …
National US data security breach notification law on the horizon?
Californian Representative Mary Bono Mack has jumpstarted the latest quest for a national data security breach notification law and is currently working on its draft. Spurred …
Key elements of an effective IT governance process
To successfully implement IT governance, chief information officers (CIOs) require both leadership and execution, according to Gartner. Great IT leaders master process, and …
Trend Micro expands risk management portfolio
Trend Micro announced new solutions for protecting enterprises from Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) known to evade conventional perimeter and content security. Today’s …
PCI Security Standards Council announces PCI awareness training
The PCI Security Standards Council announced that PCI Awareness online training is now available. An introductory level course, the four hour training is designed for anyone …
Web host victims repeatedly exploited by cybercriminals
More than one-third of respondents to an Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) survey were repeat victims of phishing attacks that resulted in a successful establishment of …
History and future of mobile malware
Panda Security released a report on the history, current state and future of mobile malware which aims to raise awareness of the threats affecting mobile devices as well as …
Alleged Spanish, Turkish Anonymous members arrested
News that three Spanish nationals linked to Anonymous have been arrested has been followed by the announcement of the Turkish police that it has detained 32 individuals …
IRISS Conference 2011 call for papers
IRISS will hold its second annual conference on Wednesday the 23rd of November 2011 in Dublin. This is an all day conference which focuses on providing attendees with an …
Foreign government behind IMF breach and data theft?
The International Monetary Fund’s systems have been breached by cyber attackers believed to be linked to a unnamed foreign government. According to the NYT, the hack …
AppSec adds blocking, virtual patching to database activity monitoring solution
Application Security announced new enhancements to DbProtect. Version 6.3 of this database security solution now includes the ability to block real-time attack and …
Week in review: LulzSec attacks, RSA admits compromise of SecurID tokens and new issue of (IN)SECURE Magazine
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: FBI affiliate organization hacked, user database leaked Only a day after they leaked …