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  1. Defense Firms Diversify Business, Provide Cyber Security

    [ News ] Topic: Network Security | Author: KimMays | Date Published: 09/18/2009

    According to Mass High Tech , defense firm Raytheon has been chosen to supply IT security systems for an Arizona-based solar project. Another defense contractor, BAE Systems, has been advertising its offerings to supply infrastructure and business development staff for the smart-grid project....

  2. Express Scripts Notifies 700,000 of Security Breach

    [ News ] Topic: Security Breaches | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 10/01/2009

    Computerworld reports that pharmacy benefits management company Express Scripts has notified about 700,000 members that their information may have been breached by computer extortionists last year. Last November, Express Scripts received an extortion letter threatening to release...

  3. Researcher Focuses on Security Threat of Parking Meters

    [ News ] Topic: Network Security | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 06/22/2009

    Parking meters a security risk ? Yes, says security researcher Joe Grand, who will be delivering a session at the upcoming Black Hat security conference, reports internetnews.com . "Why parking meters? It's a combination of everything, software, hardware, network connectivity and it's a physical...

  4. Definitions: Security Metrics

    [ Document ] Topic: Security Metrics | Date Published: 01/27/2009

    Definition Security metrics are measurements of key performance indicators that help  organizations establish relationships between different dimensions of their  security strategy. Business applications Security metrics are often used to justify security spending to C-level executives,...

  5. Researchers: Security Certificate Warnings Don't Work

    [ News ] Topic: Network Security | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 07/27/2009

    According to researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, between 55 percent and 100 percent of Web surfers ignore certificate security warnings , depending on which browser they are using. For example, Mozilla chose to use simpler language and better warnings for bad certificates in Firefox 3. As...

  6. Definitions: Security Appliances

    [ Document ] Topic: Security Appliances | Date Published: 01/27/2009

    Definition A security appliance is a low-cost computer system designed  to provide specialized security functions, such as a network firewall or e-mail  security. The appliance is a hardware component that includes all the required software , including a proprietary operating ...

  7. Security analysis In internet using artificial immune system

    [ Discussion ] Topic: Network Security | Date Published: 07/18/2009

    Its a new concept in network system upto my knowledge..It will be helpful if get a discussion on the topic ...

  8. Security an Afterthought in Robotic Devices

    [ News ] Topic: Mobile Device Security | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 10/08/2009

    Robots, those popular consumer devices, could be a security risk, according to research at the University of Washington. Computerworld reports that " security is pretty much an afterthought in the current crop of robotic devices." Researchers were not so much concerned that the robots will...

  9. Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment

    [ Document ] Topic: Network Security | Date Published: 11/04/2009

    An information security assessment is the process of determining how effectively an entity being assessed (e.g., host, system, network, procedure, person—known as the assessment object) meets specific security objectives. Three types of assessment methods can be used to accomplish...

  10. Batteries.com, Aviva Report Security Breaches

    [ News ] Topic: Security Breaches | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 06/03/2009

    Computerworld reports that both Batteries.com and Aviva USA , one of the largest insurance companies in the world, have suffered data breaches. Batteries.com reports that 865 residents of New Hampshire may be affected by the breach, in which hackers stole names, addresses and credit card...

  11. Is Security Stifling Innovation?

    [ Blog ] Topic: Security Policy | Author: RalphDeFrangesco | Date Published: 12/23/2008

    This is a topic that has been on my mind for a long time and now seems the right time to discuss it. I have been in many meetings with clients, mostly business people that want to implement a new business strategy, only to find that desire impaired by security or regulatory concerns. I work for an...

  12. Security Group Suggests 'Report Abuse' Button for Web Sites

    [ News ] Topic: Network Security | Author: KaraReeder | Date Published: 06/02/2009

    The Information Security Awareness Forum is calling for a "report abuse" button on Web sites aimed at consumers as a way to alert companies to security problems, reports vnunet.com . At the very least, sites should have some sort of mechanism to report security issues, according to...


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