DETORIT ? In August, the University of Detroit Mercy took eleven of its advanced information assurance students to Imperial College in London to learn about a new security standard that is certain to have a dramatic impact on every business in Michigan. The goal was to understand the purpose and application of the forthcoming ISO
GRAND RAPIDS - All businesses have some sort of security in place for their facilities, even if it?s just locked doors. But many small businesses leaping onto the Internet?s World Wide Web to expand their sales don?t have the proper ? in some cases any ? security in place to keep out hackers, viruses, worms,
YPSILANTI ? Eastern Michigan University?s Center for Regional and National Security is offering two classes that have been traditionally offered to law enforcement officials, but have been modified for non-law enforcement instruction. The classes are also part of EMU?s Masters in Information Security Degree or the Information Security Certificate Program. Cyber Crime I, this is
SOUTHFIELD ? Computer Associates International announced Monday that IDC has been named the worldwide market leader in Identity and Access Management software for the fifth consecutive year. According to IDC?s report, Worldwide Identity and Access Management 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis, CA?s eTrust security management solutions hold a 20 percent share of the IAM market with
SAN FRANCISCO ? Script kiddies and other malcontents can hide their malicious software on a Windows PC by using overly long registry keys, security experts warn. These keys are stored in the Windows Registry, a core part of the operating system that stores PC settings. Some antivirus and anti-spyware products scan the registry for malicious
SOUTHFIELD - Computer Associates said it expects additional worms and variants aimed at Microsoft browsers will continue to emerge throughout August and urges corporate users to patch their systems with the Microsoft update for vulnerability MS05-039. Corporate users are urged to take these steps to stay proactive against these threats: Monitor network traffic for enhanced
SOUTHFIELD ? Computer Associates International has rolled out its North American Internet Service Provider program ? which includes its eTrust security software ? worldwide. CA?s eTrust security software is used by many of the largest ISPs and is available to more than 10 million ISP subscribers in the United States. ?ISPs are adding security to
TOKYO - A new Internet worm has been detected that can infect Microsoft's Windows platforms faster than previous computer worms, giving attackers remote access to affected PCs, according to an antivirus software maker. The Zotob worm appeared shortly after Microsoft warned of three newly found "critical" security flaws in its software, including one that could
PITTSBURGH ? A National Cyber Alert has been issued by US-Cert warning users of Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer that each is riddled with vulnerabilities that may allow an attacker to take control of an unpatched PC or cause it to crash. On Tuesday, Microsoft released security updates for Windows and Internet Explorer that may
SEATTLE - As part of its monthly patching cycle, Microsoft on Tuesday plans to release six security alerts for flaws in Windows. At least one of the alerts is deemed "critical," Microsoft's highest risk rating, the company said. The notice did not specify which components of Windows are affected. Earlier this week, security company eEye