Data protection
News, blogs, analysis, tips, discussion and how-to about data protection.
Security Researcher Urges IT Managers to Keep Up with SAP Patches
Banking Malware Monitors Victims By Hijacking Webcams and Microphones, Researchers Say
Tue, May 22, 2012 - The SpyEye variant secretly films and records what victims say and do when they are being defrauded
Outsourcing Allows Utility to Refocus IT
Mon, May 21, 2012 - Consumers Energy has hired an outsourcer to take over some of its IT operations. The utility hopes the move will allow its own data center workers to focus on projects that directly impact the bottom line.
Security: Prepared for the EU's New Data Protection Regulation?
Mon, May 21, 2012 - As the U.K. prepares to begin enforcing its version of the European Union's E-Privacy Directive later this week, the 27-member nations of the E.U. are considering new draft legislation that would reform and harmonize data protection laws.
7 Tips for Establishing a Successful BYOD Policy
Thu, May 17, 2012 - If you haven't developed a corporate Bring Your Own Device policy, or if the one you have is out of date, these tips will help you address device security, IT service, application use and other key components of an effective BYOD policy.
Companies Slow to React to Mobile Security Threat
Mon, May 14, 2012 - Nearly a third of IT managers have reported a security threat as a result of personal devices accessing company data, Juniper finds.
Cloud, BYOD Increases Need for Automated IAM Systems
Fri, May 11, 2012 - As traditional security concepts of perimeter and end-point defense break down as a result of the proliferation of cloud services and the BYOD phenomenon, enterprises are increasingly feeling the need for greater control over access to applications. That's where automated identity and access management comes in.
UNC Charlotte: 350,000 SSNs Exposed in Decade-long Data Breach
Thu, May 10, 2012 - The University of North Carolina at Charlotte said financial data and Social Security numbers were exposed
Is Your Cloud Provider Exposing Remnants of Your Data?
Thu, May 10, 2012 - Security researchers report that incorrectly configured hypervisors can lead to a separation of data issue in multi-tenant environments that can expose data remnants. However, you can prevent hosting your data on 'dirty disks.'
Free Tool to Encrypt DNS Requests Released for Windows
Wed, May 09, 2012 - The tool, from OpenDNS, is considered a 'technology preview' and may still have some bugs
Hacktivists have the Enterprises' Attention. Now What?
Mon, May 07, 2012 - Experts say enterprises need to be more prepared for anything and everything, including eventual compromises.
Apple Engineering Mistake Exposes Clear-text Passwords for Lion
Sun, May 06, 2012 - An attacker could potentially decrypt information secured with an older version of FileVault, Apple's encryption technology
Microsoft Boots Chinese Firm for Leaking Windows Exploit
Fri, May 04, 2012 - Microsoft identified a Chinese security partner as the source of a leak last March in its highly restricted vulnerability information-sharing program.
Successful CSOs Share Fundamental Qualities
Thu, May 03, 2012 - In a recent study,IBM concluded that successful security organizations tend to have common characteristics, including a dedicated chief security officer with strategic vision and the ear of business leaders.



