http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba Comment Feed for Sue Marquette Poremba Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:34:49 GMT Clearspace 2.5.5 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2012-02-10T22:34:49Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/configureless-firewalls-provide-security-to-remote-offices/?cs=49744#comment-55083 Can you provide an example of a "configureless firewall"?  You mentioned an Astaro Red but that still needs setup (configured), still requires a technician to go on-sight if something goes wrong and to manage upgrades and changes.  tnx Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:34:49 GMT BryGuy http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/configureless-firewalls-provide-security-to-remote-offices/?cs=49744#comment-55083 2012-02-10T22:34:49Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/ideas-on-fighting-cyber-crime-globally/?cs=49734#comment-55074 I also agree with Michale Moran & others,its time to make a strong internet governance before cyber crime blast the internet.Each n every country should have the treaty to avoid this blast otherwise cyber crime ratio high then other crimes.This is Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:46:33 GMT Shivam http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/ideas-on-fighting-cyber-crime-globally/?cs=49734#comment-55074 2012-02-10T18:46:33Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/ideas-on-fighting-cyber-crime-globally/?cs=49734#comment-55050 I agree with Michael Moran & others, setting up ICSA will create more headaches.  As it is, the world doesn't seem to come together politically-does anyone expect governments to co-operate with one another on the issue of cyber security? I Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:11:43 GMT TeachinGuru http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/ideas-on-fighting-cyber-crime-globally/?cs=49734#comment-55050 2012-02-10T05:11:43Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/majority-of-it-managers-want-to-improve-risk-management/?cs=49669#comment-55042 Sue,   Having worked as an IT manager for a number of years I think you make a few very valet points. When I changed company (who where really focused on security) I remember think to myself how easy it was to gain access to information in my Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:33:07 GMT Colm http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/majority-of-it-managers-want-to-improve-risk-management/?cs=49669#comment-55042 2012-02-09T23:33:07Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/corporate-identity-theft-on-the-rise/?cs=43451#comment-55035 Identity theft is one of those problems that people don’t really worry about until it happens to them.  Once it does actually happen to you the flood of preventative measures that you could have taken in hindsight become very obvious.  There Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:16:00 GMT Kristi http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/corporate-identity-theft-on-the-rise/?cs=43451#comment-55035 2012-02-09T22:16:00Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/definition-of-cyber-war-remains-elusive-even-for-security-experts/?cs=49725#comment-55028 One thing is definite; the Geneva Convention is outdated. I never realized the severity of a DDOS attack till I experienced it. It lasted over 48 hours, we were able to get the servers back up after 3 hours but there was a large loss of revenue. If the Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:03:14 GMT random news http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/definition-of-cyber-war-remains-elusive-even-for-security-experts/?cs=49725#comment-55028 2012-02-09T18:03:14Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/definition-of-cyber-war-remains-elusive-even-for-security-experts/?cs=49725#comment-55026 You make a great point in this post. The issue shouldn't be what we name the issue; it should be what we are doing to be proactive and reactive to the consequences and effects of it. I look forward to reading your other posts on Cyber War. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:40 GMT John Forte http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/definition-of-cyber-war-remains-elusive-even-for-security-experts/?cs=49725#comment-55026 2012-02-09T18:00:40Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/verisign-repeatedly-hacked-in-2010/?cs=49697#comment-54923 Just to clarify, Verisign, Inc. was compromised, not the Verisign security product lines that were acquired by Symantec including the SSL business and can confirm that The Trust Services (SSL), User Authentication (VIP, PKI, FDS) and other production Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:23:04 GMT Allen http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/verisign-repeatedly-hacked-in-2010/?cs=49697#comment-54923 2012-02-07T02:23:04Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/auto-theft-via-text-messaging/?cs=48393#comment-54884 crazy! who steals horrible cars anyways?! Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:11:16 GMT email messaging services http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/auto-theft-via-text-messaging/?cs=48393#comment-54884 2012-02-03T23:11:16Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/old-versions-of-wordpress-compromised/?cs=49691#comment-54883 ' (Apparently, the latest update for WordPress was in December.)'   Apparently? How lazy do you have to be? Google this: 'wordpress date release'. 3 seconds. Barely moved my arms.   Wordpress 3.3.1 was released January 3, 2012 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:09:46 GMT Geoff Schwartz http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/old-versions-of-wordpress-compromised/?cs=49691#comment-54883 2012-02-03T22:09:46Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/hackers-are-focusing-more-on-smartphones/?cs=48293#comment-54882 The Number 1  smart phone holder for the bedroom. I have them in stock and ready to ship. You can see it at www.smartphonesleeper.com .   Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:52:52 GMT Allen Markow http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/hackers-are-focusing-more-on-smartphones/?cs=48293#comment-54882 2012-02-03T20:52:52Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/israeli-credit-card-breach-political-statement/?cs=49518#comment-54808 Hopefully the authorities would know how to deal with this as it became political issue rather than just business expense. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:43:03 GMT Israel Technology Lawyer http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/israeli-credit-card-breach-political-statement/?cs=49518#comment-54808 2012-01-31T10:43:03Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/the-final-four-of-college-data-breach-issues/?cs=46237#comment-54763 Maybe we need people with better organizational leadership training . Sometimes I think that nobody can breach a security system without any help from the inside. This might just be the case. I can't believe that hackers are that good again and again. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:17:11 GMT User2033976 http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/the-final-four-of-college-data-breach-issues/?cs=46237#comment-54763 2012-01-30T10:17:11Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/employee-privacy-where-should-companies-draw-the-line/?cs=44250#comment-54762 I just wanted to say thank you for posting this, it made me think. I work in IT, not in HR, and most of the HR policies I’ve seen or have dealt with in this area are regarding the use of work equipment for personal use, such as personal emails or Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:31:07 GMT Dave http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/employee-privacy-where-should-companies-draw-the-line/?cs=44250#comment-54762 2012-01-30T08:31:07Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/the-final-four-of-college-data-breach-issues/?cs=46237#comment-54756 I don't think that this problem can happen while I study for my health care administration degree online . I have a lot of security software installed on my computer and the university had some recent upgrades I think. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:47:08 GMT User2033826 http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/the-final-four-of-college-data-breach-issues/?cs=46237#comment-54756 2012-01-29T19:47:08Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/old-storage-devices-are-prime-security-risk/?cs=49629#comment-54733 As you said in the article, the number of hackings is only increasing. If hackers are able to breach now a days security, it will be easy for them to get into devices which are out dated with today's security.   Sarah Mosaic Technology Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:21:37 GMT Sarah http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/old-storage-devices-are-prime-security-risk/?cs=49629#comment-54733 2012-01-27T19:21:37Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/users-not-doing-enough-is-a-top-security-threat/?cs=49606#comment-54707 It is hard to not agree that users can take steps to protect themselves when on the internet or linked into an untrusted server. This article brings up a good point with the BYOD of smartphones and tablets which is causing problems for organizations. IT Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:17:53 GMT Mosaic Technology http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/users-not-doing-enough-is-a-top-security-threat/?cs=49606#comment-54707 2012-01-26T18:17:53Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/government-turns-its-attention-to-protecting-the-power-grid/?cs=49506#comment-54646 “Establishing a comprehensive cyber security approach will give utility companies and grid operators another important tool to improve the grid's ability to respond to cybersecurity risks Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:32:14 GMT santra http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/government-turns-its-attention-to-protecting-the-power-grid/?cs=49506#comment-54646 2012-01-24T11:32:14Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/new-zeus-variant-really-is-game-over/?cs=49514#comment-54644 Phishing emails come in all shapes, sizes and forms. The trick is to be aware of suspicious emails that arrive in your email boxes. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:20:46 GMT jeneth http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/new-zeus-variant-really-is-game-over/?cs=49514#comment-54644 2012-01-24T11:20:46Z http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/israeli-credit-card-breach-political-statement/?cs=49518#comment-54641 Israeli credit card companies say hackers claiming to be Saudis disclosed credit card information of thousands of Israelis on the Internet.it said the compromised cards have been blocked to Internet purchases and will be replaced soon. It's unclear . Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:36:42 GMT franklin http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/poremba/israeli-credit-card-breach-political-statement/?cs=49518#comment-54641 2012-01-24T10:36:42Z