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Securing big data: Architecture tips for building security in
Expert Matt Pascucci advises a reader on securing big data with tips for building security into enterprise big data architectures.Answer
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Countering cloud computing threats: Malicious insiders
Learn the questions to ask in order to vet your cloud provider’s hiring practices and administrative controls.Tip
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Windows 8 authentication: An examination of the new cloud-based option
A look at the new cloud-based authentication feature included in the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system.Tip
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Security pros need to get in front of cloud computing trend, RSA panel says
Security teams need to innovate and adapt to cloud, according to CISO panelNews | 29 Feb 2012
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Panel debates cloud computing governance issues
Problems with data governance in the cloud aren’t much different than traditional outsourcing.News | 27 Jan 2012
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Cisco hardening guides for IOS, IOS-XR and NX-OS devices
Patching routing and switching infrastructure in any organisation is often delayed, sometimes due to the potential impact on production systems and sometimes because the IT resources are simply too busy fighting fires.News | 17 Aug 2011
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Securitytube.net releases WLAN security megaprimer
The Hacker News (THN) has reported that the latest SecurityTube.net release includes a 4.2Gb DVD containing over 40+ HD quality videos of their WLAN Security Megaprimer.News | 21 Jul 2011
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Australian company M5 develop hardware for secure networks
One Australian company is working to bring the benefits of anywhere/anytime/anydevice networking to Government Secure and Classified environments while maintaining network security compliance.News | 22 Jun 2011
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Security vendors step up IPv6 certifications
IPv6 readiness for networking products and applications in your network can be difficult to assess. Vendors such as Sourcefire are turning to US based ICSA Labs for certification against US based the USBv6 profile.News | 15 Jun 2011
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Students help test IPv6 in Australia - “Best School Day Ever!”
“The successful Australian test of IPv6 – the next generation of Internet Protocol – has cleared the way for full implementation”, said Narelle Clark, Vice President of the Internet Society of Australia (ISOC-AU) and coordinator of Australia's activities.News | 08 Jun 2011
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Cloud management platforms key for cloud security
A new breed of tools eases the complexities of managing cloud infrastructures, including security.Tip
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Extended enterprise poses identity and access management challenges
Cloud and distributed computing have caused many enterprise IAM challenges. Eve Maler details how Forrester's Zero Trust model can help.Tip
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Password security best practices: Change passwords to passphrases
Making passwords more complex hasn’t stopped hackers. Learn why passphrases are better, and surprisingly easy for users to remember.Tip
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Enterprise mobile access: Considerations for two-factor mobile authentication
Is two-factor mobile authentication the only answer to secure enterprise mobile access? Randall Gamby explores keeping mobile access under control.Tip
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Securitytube.net releases WLAN security megaprimer
The Hacker News (THN) has reported that the latest SecurityTube.net release includes a 4.2Gb DVD containing over 40+ HD quality videos of their WLAN Security Megaprimer.News | 21 Jul 2011
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Law Firm to use smart technology to connect employees
Minter Ellison, one of the largest full-service law firms in the Asia Pacific region, has embarked on a significant technology project to improve business video-based collaboration and knowledge sharing across its more than 290 partners and 1,000 legal staff in Australia, Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.News | 20 Jul 2011
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Two-factor authentication alternatives
Worried by the breach at RSA? Here are some two-factor authentication alternatives to consider.News | 30 Mar 2011
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Generic firewalls not enough for Australian Bureau of Statistics new web services
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says generic firewalls are not what it needs to secure planned new web applications it will deploy for the 2011 Census.News | 05 Mar 2010
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VIDEO TUTORIAL: Use Vistumbler to detect rogue wireless acess points
Learn how to use the free Vistumbler tool to lock down your wireless LAN in this video tutorial.News | 25 Nov 2009
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To secure SharePoint, make sure you get user authorization and user management right
We continue our look at SharePoint security with advice on how to enable secure access for remote users.Tip
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Information security intelligence demands network traffic visibility
Use the network and host data at your disposal to create business-focused information security intelligence policies and strategies.Tip
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Securitytube.net releases WLAN security megaprimer
The Hacker News (THN) has reported that the latest SecurityTube.net release includes a 4.2Gb DVD containing over 40+ HD quality videos of their WLAN Security Megaprimer.News | 21 Jul 2011
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Nmap, Nessus and Nikto: three tools for do-it-yourself penetration tests
Penetration testing need not be conducted by outside consulants. With three tools - Nessus, Nmap and Nikto - you can conduct do-it-yourself penetration tests.Tip
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What to do when a zero-day strikes
Zero-day attacks sound scary, but security experts say you can ride them out with some simple precautions.News | 11 May 2010
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Security information management comes of age
Tracking through a security information management (SIM) console is not new, but increased security awareness and a need to comply with payment card standards have renewed interest in the technology in recent years.News | 17 Jul 2009
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Free threat modeling tool can ease application planning
You can never guarantee a vulnerability-free application, but a no-cost thread modeling tool from Microsoft might make it easier to collaborate with other colleagues and create a more robust application design.News | 24 Mar 2009
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Snort and MSFT's recent remote code execution bug
Learn how Snort can help to work with a remote code execution bug Microsoft identified in November 2008.News | 05 Jan 2009
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SCADA SNAFU?
This week's security podcast asks if SCADA systems are a risk to the very foundations of society itself!News | 22 Jul 2008
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Embassy hacker' Dan Egerstad and the Tor network
Patrick Gray interviews Dan Egerstad, a hacker whose use of the Tor network to intercept diplomatic data has caused a global stir.News | 03 Dec 2007
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Kiwicon Day Two - More choice exploits!
Patrick Gray traveled to the Kiwicon security conference in Wellington, New Zealand. The following is a summary of the second day of the eventNews | 27 Nov 2007
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Building an enterprise iPad SOE - Password Stores
With well over 100,000 apps in the Apple AppStore and the ability for users to install their own software on devices, how does a security team choose which software is recommended and establish a minimum standard operating environment for iPad devices? In this multi-part series searchSecurity will review a number of applications to help you get started.Tip
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Managing iPads in enterprise networks
These days users expect to be able to use their iPads inside the business and as thousands of software vendors release applications for the iOS platform which provide data mobility and usability benefits to employees, the prospect of the iPad as a business device is becoming a forced reality.News | 13 Jul 2011
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Mobile Security Update - AnyConnect released to the Android market
Cisco has followed up its release of the AnyConnect VPN client for Apple iOS devices with the launch of Cisco AnyConnect for Samsung.News | 29 Jun 2011
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Cisco introduces AnyConnect to mobile devices
The benefits of enabling your workforce with mobile access to enterprise applications, regardless of whether those applications are in the cloud or in the corporate data centre, are clearly recognised. The ease of providing secure remote access to employees, and the ability to maintain corporate data security policies is, however, not simple.News | 23 Jun 2011
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McAfee releases Android end point security solution
McAfee have announced McAfee Mobile Security software, available for both smartphones and tablets, which according to a recent press release provides a comprehensive mobile security solution by combining three leading McAfee mobile security products: WaveSecure, VirusScan Mobile and SiteAdvisor® for Android.News | 22 Jun 2011
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Security vendors step up IPv6 certifications
IPv6 readiness for networking products and applications in your network can be difficult to assess. Vendors such as Sourcefire are turning to US based ICSA Labs for certification against US based the USBv6 profile.News | 15 Jun 2011
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5 cloudy challenges data loss prevention
Cloud services make it easy to move data from the desktop to well outside your enterprise. We look at five of the most-used cloud services that can undermine your data loss prevention tools in this tip.Tip
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GPS systems may boost security
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) may have a positive impact on security, says an expert.News | 09 Feb 2011
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Juniper launches mobile security play
Following its acquisition of mobile security vendor S-Mobile, Juniper Networks has both rebranded and repositioned its mobile security suite.News | 27 Oct 2010
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5 ways smart phones challenge mobile internet security
Smart phones like the iPhone, BlackBerry and HTC range are winning many users in business. We explain the threats they represent, and offer a glimpse of how security pros can address those risks.News | 29 Sep 2010
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Remote administration software weaknesses plague businesses
Attackers are finding an easy way into corporate networks often by targeting remote management weaknesses. Poorly configured software can lead to a data security breach.News | 13 Feb 2012
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Law Firm to use smart technology to connect employees
Minter Ellison, one of the largest full-service law firms in the Asia Pacific region, has embarked on a significant technology project to improve business video-based collaboration and knowledge sharing across its more than 290 partners and 1,000 legal staff in Australia, Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.News | 20 Jul 2011
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Mobile Security Update - AnyConnect released to the Android market
Cisco has followed up its release of the AnyConnect VPN client for Apple iOS devices with the launch of Cisco AnyConnect for Samsung.News | 29 Jun 2011
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Cisco introduces AnyConnect to mobile devices
The benefits of enabling your workforce with mobile access to enterprise applications, regardless of whether those applications are in the cloud or in the corporate data centre, are clearly recognised. The ease of providing secure remote access to employees, and the ability to maintain corporate data security policies is, however, not simple.News | 23 Jun 2011
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Australian company M5 develop hardware for secure networks
One Australian company is working to bring the benefits of anywhere/anytime/anydevice networking to Government Secure and Classified environments while maintaining network security compliance.News | 22 Jun 2011
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McAfee releases Android end point security solution
McAfee have announced McAfee Mobile Security software, available for both smartphones and tablets, which according to a recent press release provides a comprehensive mobile security solution by combining three leading McAfee mobile security products: WaveSecure, VirusScan Mobile and SiteAdvisor® for Android.News | 22 Jun 2011
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Two-factor authentication alternatives
Worried by the breach at RSA? Here are some two-factor authentication alternatives to consider.News | 30 Mar 2011
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GPS systems may boost security
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) may have a positive impact on security, says an expert.News | 09 Feb 2011
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VMware working to boost security compliance features in vCloud Director
VMware is already working to improve the auditability of its new vCloud Director product.News | 01 Sep 2010
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PRIMER: WiFi sniffers
Learn about WiFi sniffers, how they operate, how they can help to manage your WLANs and why Google is far from alone in its use of the technology.News | 19 Jul 2010
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