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1. Security Architect Skills

   [ Discussion ] Topic: Network Security | Date Published: 09/24/2009

   "What business and soft skills would be beneficial for a security architect to have, and why?"

2. A Security View of the State of the Web

   [ Blog ] Topic: Data Security | Author: SueMarquettePoremba | Date Published: 02/22/2010

   The abstract of Zscaler 's State of the Web report for the fourth quarter of 2009 doesn't pull any punches. The first lines state: Attackers are no longer targeting web and email servers. Today, they are attacking enterprises from the inside out, by first compromising end user systems and then...

3. Identifying Security Threats

   [ Discussion ] Topic: Network Security | Date Published: 11/10/2009

   "Is it worth going through the exercise to identify every threat in an organization? Why or why not?"

4. Security Architect Frameworks

   [ Discussion ] Topic: Network Security | Date Published: 09/29/2009

   Frameworks are a very important tool in an Architect's toolbox. Please name one  framework and give an example of how it can be used

5. The Sad State of Security

   [ Blog ] Topic: Security Breaches | Author: MikeVizard | Date Published: 11/20/2009

   Every once in a while, a survey comes along that puts things in perspective. Such is the case with a survey published this week by the Ponemon Institute that basically highlights the fact that IT innovations are outpacing the ability of security specialists to keep up. Here are some of the...

6. Cisco Offers Security Without Borders

   [ News ] Topic: Network Security | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 03/02/2010

   NetworkWorld reports that Cisco has announced an initiative known as Secure Borderless Network architecture . The intiative is being described as an "always on" security protection for mobile devices, in addition to establishing controls over cloud computing applications. Secure Borderless...

7. Government Launches Cyber Security Awareness Contest

   [ News ] Topic: Network Security | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 03/04/2010

   Looking to get ideas from individuals and industry about how to best engage the American public in a discussion about cyber security, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano used the RSA Conference to announced the National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Challenge...

8. The Security Delusions of Compliance

   [ Blog ] Topic: Network Security | Author: MikeVizard | Date Published: 12/21/2009

   All too often, there is a tendency to measure security in terms of compliance. Unfortunately, the definition of compliance with any particular regulation usually comes down to meeting the bare minimum requirements. The end result is that while thousands of organizations can meet compliance...

9. Security Mechanisms Inherently Flawed, Say Researchers

   [ News ] Topic: Network Security | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 03/09/2010

   According to V3.co.uk , researchers at Cambridge and Edinburgh universities say the security mechanisms used to protect online accounts are inherently flawed . The paper entitled "What's in a name?" says security questions like "pet's name," which are often used to verify an account, can...

10. .org Domains to Get Tighter Security

    [ News ] Topic: Network Security | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 03/12/2010

    Come June, the Public Interest Registry plans to add an extra layer of security known as DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) to the .org domain . Computerworld reports that DNSSEC will be supported for first- and second-level .org domain names. It is hoped that the standard will protect...

11. Ponemon: Financial Services Firms Lacking Security

    [ News ] Topic: Security Policy | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 03/04/2010

    A survey by the Ponemon Institute of 80 large financial firms revealed that poor operating practices leave companies vulnerable to breaches that could expose sensitive data or put customers' and employees' privacy at risk. According to eSecurity Planet , 83 percent of companies use real...

12. Free Security Test Tool from Jericho Forum

    [ News ] Topic: Application Security | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 03/15/2010

    In an effort to help companies and vendors assess the effectiveness of their security products, IT security group the Jericho Forum is offering a new Self-Assessment Scheme . According to V3.co.uk , the free tool can be used to assess how well a system compares to the Jericho Forum...