IT Security

Archive: 02-2013

• How to check and configure your browser plugins

  Patrick Lambert offers some basic tips on how to check web plugins in four major browsers.

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | February 27, 2013, 1:00 PM PST

• Redirection and decryption of mobile traffic: Is your browser a MitM?

  By design, certain mobile web browsers send HTTPS-encrypted traffic to their home servers first. Michael Kassner finds out why, and what it means to each of us.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | February 25, 2013, 7:21 AM PST

• What the Mandiant report reveals about the future of cyber espionage

  Mandiant reported on an overwhelming campaign of organized hacking from China against US and other Western targets. Cyber espionage is ramping up and security pros must be aware of the risk.

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | February 25, 2013, 6:00 AM PST

• Insider threats: Implementing the right controls

  Tom Olzak describes the signs that an employee might become an insider threat and recommends the various controls and monitoring that can be implemented to mitigate such threats.

  Posted by Tom Olzak | February 22, 2013, 7:00 AM PST

• Chinese cyberattacks and a Presidential executive order: What does it mean for you?

  A wave of cyberattacks originating from China have been revealed and a new Presidential executive order pertaining to network security standards is in the works. Patrick Lambert takes a look.

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | February 19, 2013, 11:15 AM PST

• The end of antivirus software? Not so fast

  The value of antivirus software is controversial. Michael P. Kassner asks an AV-testing expert why, and if it needs to be this way.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | February 18, 2013, 6:00 AM PST

• Manage insider threats: Knowing where the risks are

  Tom Olzak details the insider threats that an organization should be prepared to defend.

  Posted by Tom Olzak | February 13, 2013, 6:00 AM PST

• What's with Generation Y and online privacy?

  Depending on whom you ask, members of Generation Y either have online privacy figured out, or they haven’t a clue. Michael P. Kassner looks at who’s right.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | February 11, 2013, 8:09 AM PST

• Cybersecurity challenges in 2013

  Dmitriv Ayrapetov describes the threats that Dell SonicWall has identified as the top challenges for companies to prepare for in 2013.

  Posted by Guest Contributor | February 8, 2013, 8:10 AM PST

• Governance, risk, compliance: Four things to ponder about GRC initiatives

  Dominic Vogel highlights four issues to consider if your organization is adopting a GRC framework to manage security and compliance requirements.

  Posted by Dominic Vogel | February 6, 2013, 6:00 AM PST