SAN JOSE, Ca. - With Bluetooth wireless features fast becoming commonplace on mobile devices, users need to be aware of the security vulnerabilities linked to the technology, a Symantec executive told CNET News.Com. A study by research firm InsightExpress revealed that 73 percent of mobile device users are not acquainted with security issues that could
DEARBORN ? Motor City ISSA will not be holding a monthly meeting in October, but the security networking group is urging its members to attend an ISSA Lunch at SecureWorld, Oct. 10 at the Ford Conference and Event Center in Dearborn. The featured speaker at the ISSA-member only lunch is Tom Gennell, Director of Data
SAN JOSE, Ca. - People who install or use widgets are opening themselves up to major security vulnerabilities, according to Finjan's 2007 third quarter Web Security Trends Report. Widgets and gadgets are popular applications that are provided by either operating system manufacturers like Microsoft Vista out of the box or as small applications from the
WASHINGTON DC - Data leakage events continue to become more serious, with the types of information that companies are losing or having stolen becoming increasingly strategic and valuable, according to the Computing Technology Industry Association. The industry group said that even as companies employ new tools and processes to thwart data leakage, the types of
SAN JOSE, Ca. - We've seen those Apple ads around "cancel or allow" applications that are trying to get onto your computer. This is based on a negative security model that tries to block malware known to be bad but there is a movement from some security vendors like Symantec and Secure Computing towards a
ROYAL OAK - Securing your companies data for mobile users is paramount to operating a comprehensive information security program. The loss of sensitive data from laptops, removable media and smart phones is a growing concern among business owners. As privacy laws and regulations come of age, auditors are asking the tougher questions and holding companies
SAN JOSE, Ca. - Though he admits it will be a matter of years before businesses fully transform their people, processes, and technology to regard security risk in the same light as business risk, the challenge remains to be conquered nonetheless. So says Brian Kenyon, director, enterprise technical enablement for McAfee Inc., and a leading
REDMOND, Wa. - Is it possible for organizations to find the perfect balance of effective security but at less cost? It is a daunting task but between transforming people, processes, and technology, organizations should be demanding of IT vendors to provide more secure products, services and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service). When combined, these forces would lower the
SAN JOSE, Ca. - The threats from mobile malicious software are not particularly high--and are around 20 years behind those plaguing PCs now, according to a security company chief. F-Secure Chief Executive Kimmo Alkio said the company has seen a "consistent increase" in mobile malicious software but does not expect a "dramatic increase" in the
FARMINGTON HILLS ? Netarx Inc. announced it has met the requirements to achieve the Advanced Routing, Switching Specialization from Cisco, giving Netarx a clean sweep of the four major Cisco Certifications. Netarx also maintains Advanced Specializations in Cisco Unified Communications, Security, and Wireless LAN. The Cisco Advanced Routing and Switching Specialization recognizes partners for their