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Internal and external threats to IT systems continue to increase, while the business expects greater flexibility from technology. Recent high-profile cases demonstrate that the information your organisation holds can be easily lost if correct information and data security principles are not in place. Virus attacks remain a constant threat to brand reputation and IT infrastructure.
Latest Security news
Symantec in court for Norton Antivirus auto-renewals
A New York man has sued security software maker Symantec for automatically renewing his subscription to Norton Antivirus, alleging that the company did not notify him before charging $76 to his credit card.
Microsoft admits IE flaw is a hackers gift
Microsoft warned on Wednesday that a flaw in its Internet Explorer browser gives attackers access to files stored on a PC.
Verisign drag their heels at removing malware sites
A security researcher is accusing Verisign of not acting fast enough to take down several dozen sites that he says are known to be spewing malware.
Google launch financial incentive scheme to cure Chrome bugs
Google has launched a bug-bounty programme that will pay researchers $500 for each vulnerability they report in the Chrome browser and its underlying open-source code.
Adobe PDF Reader users hit with phishing scam
A new phishing scam is trying to fool people into thinking it comes from Adobe, announcing a new version of PDF Reader/Writer.
Verified by Visa payment system has flaws
A secure payment system designed to reduce online fraud has a number of secuirty flaws, say University of Cambridge researchers.
More Internet Explorer exploits revealed
Microsoft's Internet Explorer could inadvertently allow a hacker to read files on a person's computer, another problem for the company just days after a serious vulnerability received an emergency patch.
Police team with print industry to stop fake IDs
The police are trying to enrol printer manufacturers and makers of specialist equipment in a voluntary programme designed to cut off criminals from the tools they need to make fraudulent passports and ID cards.
MoD staff leak military secrets on Facebook and Twitter
The Ministry of Defence has admitted that staff leaked secret information 16 times on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter over the past 18 months.
HP to offer CIOs a security service
HP announced an extensive security services portfolio that includes more than 90 basic offerings for application, identity and access management security to business continuity, cloud computing and managed services aimed at businesses and government.
Security in depth
Traditional security fails SOA
SOA's strengths turn out to be highly exploitable entry points for attackers
SOA's strengths turn out to be highly exploitable entry points for attackers more...
Bwin CTO bets on OEM future
Online gambling is a growth business that needs technology vision and the CTO of one has the answer
Online gambling is a growth business that needs technology vision and the CTO of one firm in the sector has the answer more...
CIOs could lose vital security staff in the upturn
Will your IT security department leave?
After a year of uncertainty and difficult circumstances in business, many analysts say it appears the economy has begun to calm down and organisations are slowly shifting from survival mode back to strategically considering ways to grow business. more...
CIOs must control the cloud to ensure security
Trend Micro expert puts his faith in CIOs to make cloud computing a security success
Three quarters of UK CIOs see security as being the major barrier to cloud adoption. more...
Summit faces up to truth of consequences of IT security
Tale of Poe
The RSA Conference heard perspectives from both sides of the IT security fence including the US Department of Homeland Security’s IT security chief and rogue trader Nick Leeson more...
CIOs must see Smartphone as assets not threats
Embrace the mobile device, it's easier
Rather than worrying about bottling up mobile experiences, the real question is how can you embrace this phenomenon and make device choice part of your company's mobility strategy. more...
Conservative Technology Forum focusses on data ownership
What will the Tories do if they win?
At the beginning of this week I was invited to be a speaker at the Conservative Technology Forum alongside Liam Maxwell. more...
The CIOs role in protecting IP rights
Stand up for your rights
Patenting and protecting your intellectual property is key to protecting your brand, but technology is muddying the waters. more...
Youth Justice Board CIO Mike Mackay has an 'Alpine' approach to IT
New peaks for youth justice
There has long been a call for “joined-up” government and public services but you’re more likely to read about failures in such systems than successes. So it’s good to report on a positive outcome in the shape of the Youth Justice Board (YJB). more...
Building management IT system keeps Eiffel Tower on top of the world
Keeping the Eiffel Tower up and running using a compute-based maintenance management system
Few buildings represent a city, and indeed an entire country, as the Eiffel Tower denotes Paris and France. more...
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