IT Security

Archive: 11-2011

• Next Generation Firewalls: It's all about tuples

  Next-generation firewalls have been around for several years, but garnered little interest. That’s changing as first-generation firewalls aren’t keeping up.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | November 28, 2011, 11:23 AM PST

• Authenticating users: Going beyond the password

  Alfonso Barreiro describes the most common authentication factors in use today and lists their strengths and weaknesses. What is the next step in authentication strategies?

  Posted by Alfonso Barreiro | November 28, 2011, 10:10 AM PST

• Android malware sees 'exponential growth'

  Kara Reeder reports on the increased risk associated with downloading Android apps.

  Posted by Kara Reeder | November 28, 2011, 9:44 AM PST

• Infographic: The price of a stolen identity

  How much is an online identity worth to cybercriminals? This infographic shows how much money is involved in the industry of online identity thefts.

  Posted by Selena Frye | November 23, 2011, 9:05 AM PST

• Warning: This privacy website might depress you

  The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse website offers a lot of information on reported data breaches that you might find alarming.

  Posted by Selena Frye | November 21, 2011, 11:45 AM PST

• Behavioral marketing: Why Johnny can't opt-out

  Behavioral advertising can be intimidating if privacy is one of your concerns. Thankfully, we’re able to opt-out of being tracked. Or are we? Michael Kassner investigates opt-out tools.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | November 21, 2011, 7:12 AM PST

• Enterprise antivirus: Best practices for smooth deployments

  Dominic Vogel emphasizes the importance of proper planning for deploying a new antivirus product, particularly in large enterprises. Here are his best practice guidelines to follow.

  Posted by Dominic Vogel | November 16, 2011, 11:52 AM PST

• Don't forget cybercriminals are part of the social network

  Cybercrime writer Deb Shinder looks at the criminal opportunities that social networks offer. It may be impractical not to participate, so good security practices are a must.

  Posted by Deb Shinder | November 14, 2011, 10:54 AM PST

• Exploring Underweb forums: How cybercriminals communicate

  Those who steal our financial information are able to conduct business in underground markets, but how does this “Underweb” criminal network operate? Michael Kassner does some digging.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | November 14, 2011, 8:23 AM PST

• Preparing a business laptop for overseas travel

  With threats of cyber warfare heating up, traveling overseas poses security risks that go beyond mere carelessness and petty thiefs. Here are tips to protect employee laptops and the data they carry.

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | November 9, 2011, 9:00 AM PST