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Closing The Cybersecurity Gap In Government

Closing The Cybersecurity Gap In Government

In the face of unrelenting threats to systems and networks, federal agencies must find ways to attract qualified workers and develop new skills internally.
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Cloud computing ‘number two’ priority for CIOs: IDC

Cloud computing ‘number two’ priority for CIOs: IDC

According IDC survey, a majority of Australian CIOs are moving towards the cloud at a rapid rate, with cost effectiveness and reduced infrastructure being top-of-mind for IT leaders looking at SaaS.
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Security defenses limited at SMBs, survey finds

Security defenses limited at SMBs, survey finds

Nearly half of all small and midsize businesses (SMBs) have fallen victim to cybercrime, yet some still are operating with no security defenses in place, according to a report released this week by anti-virus firm Panda Security.
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Euro bell tolls for UK’s data protection regs

Euro bell tolls for UK’s data protection regs

The Ministry of Justice has said it has responded on time to the European Commission’s request that it beef up British data protection to bring it into line with European law.
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H-P, Dell spar over 3PAR, DLL attacks rage

H-P, Dell spar over 3PAR, DLL attacks rage

The bidding duel between Hewlett-Packard and Dell over 3PAR took over IT news headlines this week with a dizzying back-and-forth flurry of increased bids. Meanwhile, DLL attacks are keeping IT security pros up at night and a top official said that the Pentagon got a security-related wake-up call when a low-level worm caused a serious [...]

RIM proposes India cryptography forum

RIM proposes India cryptography forum

Blackberry maker Research In Motion has proposed an industry forum to discuss cryptography issues with the Indian government.
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Yorkshire Building Society takes ‘remedial steps’ after data breach

Yorkshire Building Society takes ‘remedial steps’ after data breach

Yorkshire Building Society will take “remedial steps” following a data breach earlier this year when an unencrypted laptop containing customer details was stolen from its Cheltenham premises.
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Security Breach Exposes UConn Applicants Personal Information

Security Breach Exposes UConn Applicants Personal Information

Officials at the University of Connecticut’s West Hartford campus this week are busy notifying thousands of applicants that that their names, Social Security numbers and other personal information were exposed after a laptop containing the data was stolen from a storage cabinet.
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Facing Ban Threat, RIM Makes an Offer to India

Facing Ban Threat, RIM Makes an Offer to India

Research In Motion has offered to lead an industry forum in India focused on supporting the lawful access needs of law enforcement agencies, while preserving the legitimate information security needs of corporations and other organizations in India, RIM said Thursday.
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UK bank loses unencrypted laptop

UK bank loses unencrypted laptop

The UK’s Yorkshire Building Society has been put on notice after an unencrypted laptop containing a large customer database was stolen earlier this year.
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