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A new report claims Internet security improvements in spam, plugging application vulnerabilities, and cross-site scripting, but the bad guys are adapting.
When Online Attacks Are Beneficial
Although hacking attacks threaten company data and expose confidential information, they also reveal weaknesses in IT security and help businesses better prepare for future attacks. Recent hacking events have highlighted how companies can use hacking incidents to their advantage.
New Wireless Technology Transforms the Remote
New remote control devices that use radio frequency rather than infrared to communicate are under development and making their way to market. The new devices overcome limitations of the IR-based devices and could greatly expand the functionality of the traditional remote control.
Tool Enables Automatic Detection of Web App Errors
New software from German researchers could help prevent bugs, connection issues, and security breaches in web applications such as Gmail, Facebook, and Amazon.
Security System Monitors Billions of Real-Time Threats
A new single-platform system from IBM aims to address billions of security concerns in real-time. By tracking hundreds of live security tracking tools, the system could reduce critical data breaches at companies and other organizations.
Quantum Effort to Nix Hacker Advantage
With hackers winning the cyber-wars, the U.S. government is expanding its funding of uncrackable communications techniques that make use of quantum mechanics.
Security Training for Social Media
Best practices for protecting personal information--called digital responsibility--is best learned right now, regardless of your age. That's the goal of a free Internet security training suite for students, teachers, worried parents, and even savvy users.
Tool Improves Security and Understanding of DNS Configurations
Researchers have created a tool to improve the effectiveness of a federally mandated DNS security mechanism. Called DNSViz, the tool could increase IT workers’ understandings of how complex DNS configurations work and lessen vulnerabilities from malicious third-party attackers.
Cyber-Security Worsens
Internet security breaches spiked in 2011, and despite the best efforts of programmers worldwide, the bad guys are winning. Mobile devices, especially minimally vetted Android apps, will likely mark even worse unauthorized intrusions in 2012.
Smart Homes Redefine Housework as IT
Smart household robots, appliances, energy managers, entertainment systems and security systems, all communicating device-to-device, are redefining housework as an IT function.
Rolls-Royce, ASU Partnership to Combat Billions in Health Insurance Fraud
Alaris has developed biometric signature-verification that uses sound waves for authentication.
Moving Closer to a One-Person, One-Password World?
Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) certification addresses issues including digital identity, credentialing, privilege management, authentication, authorization and access, cryptography, as well as auditing and reporting. One identity service provider has now earned ICAM Level 3 security certification.
Delivering Instant Message Security and Compliance Through the Cloud
Many organizations ignore IMs, placing themselves at risk for breaches, attacks and lawsuits.
Self-Powered Cyber-Bug Sensors
Researchers are crafting self-powered sensors for installation in insect cyborgs, enabling them to perform surveillance, monitor hazardous environments and assist first-responders in search-and-rescue missions.
Bringing Better Security to Mobile Devices
Many companies are putting their BYOD policies on hold until mobile security is improved and data protected. A new mobile-management service from IBM promises to bring a wide range of protection to company-owned and employee-owned smartphones and tablets.
Stronger Authentication Measures on Tap to Battle Fraud
Companies must consider the risks associated with different transaction types in order to figure out how much security is necessary. Experts recommend strong authentication measures be put in place to protect businesses and customers alike.
Cash, Credit or Smartphone?
Consumers and business users seek alternatives to traditional payment options. Secure and speedy mobile payments are expected to expand beyond downloadable sales.
Real-Time Analytics Takes a Bite Out of Crime
The increasing sophistication of cyber-attacks makes detecting theft and fraud all the more difficult. What’s often needed is the application of sophisticated real-time analytics to detect and flag anomalies.
Medical Privacy Secured on Smartphones
Anti-cloning encryption technology is being used to secure validated medical data, which can only be accessed by an attending physician or the patient.
Enterprise Mobility Management Soars
Mobility management services for the enterprise is a fast growing market that includes management of mobile apps, mobile devices, content, network services, expenses, policy, and security.
