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CSA launches mobile and innovation initiatives
The Cloud Security Alliance announced two significant new initiatives for 2012, addressing growing areas of need in cloud security – mobile computing and innovation. …
Transformable security engine from Stonesoft
Stonesoft introduced the Stonesoft Security Engine, a transformable security engine that is capable of delivering seven enterprise-class product configuration modes to provide …
Design guidelines for mobile app privacy
The GSM Association (GSMA), with the support of mobile operators in Europe and following consultation across the wider mobile ecosystem, has published a set of global Privacy …
Compromised websites from a site owner’s perspective
Malicious actors are often able to compromise legitimate websites without the site owners’ knowledge: over 90% of respondents didn’t notice any strange activity, …
Careless management of crucial security instruments
A staggering 72% of respondents to a Venafi survey admitted that they have no automated process to replace compromised certificates. This means that if their CA vendor is …
Log management deserves a company’s respect
Keeping and maintaining data logs is a corporate best practice and, in many cases, when you consider regulation and industry standards, it’s the law. Still, few …
HITBSecConf2012: Revamped live hacking competition
What first began as a small gathering for computer security enthusiasts in 2002, Hack In The Box Security Conference (HITBSecConf) has since grown into a must attend event in …
Week in review: The danger of self-selected PINs, researchers break video CAPTCHAs, and the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights
Week in review: The danger of self-selected PINs, researchers break video CAPTCHAs, and the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Here’s an overview of some of last …
10.8 million Android devices infected with malware
From 2010 to 2011, Android officially overtook Symbian as the most targeted mobile platform in the world by cyber criminals, according to NQ Mobile. In 2011, newer and more …
Tips to minimize the risk of identity fraud
Javelin Strategy & Research recommends that consumers follow a three-step approach to minimize their risk and impact of identity fraud. Prevention 1. Keep personal data …
No skeleton key: Protecting your organization on the web
Weaknesses in the SSL protocol or the public certificate authority ecosystem that underpin it have received a lot of coverage recently and the last couple of weeks have been …
Password amnesia and online identity
The use of multiple passwords is posing a security risk to individuals and businesses alike, according to Ping Identity. A new study, which surveyed 2,000 consumers, …
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