Security policy and user awareness
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E-Zine
11 May 2023
CW EMEA: The future of work
In this month’s CW EMEA, we look at the future of work in Europe after the pandemic forced a change in entrenched human behaviour. For years, people talked about flexible working being the way forward, but scepticism within the management of large companies held it back. This all changed when Covid-19 began to spread out of control and governments and businesses quickly told people to work from home where possible. We also look at the increasing problem of IT failures in Dutch hospitals and how they are affecting patient care, highlighting the need to improve IT security in hospitals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2022
Saudi Arabian organisations choose to outsource to improve cyber security posture
Overwhelmed by rising threats and a growing number of government mandates, many organisations in Saudi Arabia are looking for outside help to take care of cyber security Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2011
Concerned about tablet security issues? Some are, others not so much
Users love their tablets, but security pros are concerned about tablet security issues. However, though tablets bring new threats, not everyone is ringing the alarm. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Aug 2011
Map your data classification policy to controls effectively: How-to
Data classification policy plays an important role in control implementation and effectiveness. We take a look at the involved parameters. Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2011
Scholarships aim to encourage women to pursue cybersecurity careers
To boost the percentage of women in IT security careers, (ISC)2 has instituted two new scholarships, each totalling up to $40,000 per year. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2011
Hotmail makes sign-in changes, can't please everyone
The Hotmail sign-in page is in the news this week, with subtle changes to browser auto-complete behaviour to provide wider browser compatibility. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2011
Security awareness tips: Making programmes more effective
Several information security pros, via LinkedIn, share their best security awareness tips with SearchSecurity.co.UK. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2011
Store dealing with dishonest employees uses internal theft prevention software
A London-based sushi chain expects to save almost £1 million this year with the help of new fraud-detection software. Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2011
Two-factor authentication alternatives
Worried by the breach at RSA? Here are some two-factor authentication alternatives to consider. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2011
Optus email rejects shortened URLs
Optus has adjusted its email security regime to repel incoming emails that use URLs shortened by services like bit.ly or TinyURL. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Apr 2010
Using resource allocation management to prevent DoS and other attacks
Resource allocation management is an effective way to prevent denial-of-service (DoS) and other attacks. Find out how to allocate resources in order to increase the security of your organisation. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2009
How to find credit card numbers and other sensitive data on your users' computers
If you worry that important and sensitive data like credit card numbers is lurking on your users' hard drives, read on to learn how to search for and corral this information. Continue Reading
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News
24 Dec 2008
Ian Yates' quite literal year in review
Ian Yates product reviews are unique and make ideal holiday reading. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Oct 2008
How to manage Hyper-V's security permissions
Learn how to operate Hyper-V's Authorization Manager (Azman) in this How-To guide. Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2007
Pacific Hydro finds UTM improves its environment
Renewable energy company Pacific Hydro has found Watchguard's unified threat management devices make a valuable contribution to its defence in depth strategy. Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2007
Now the dust has settled on pornography filtering...
Andrew Collins looks at the controversial topic of Internet porn filtering in Australia, now that the federal government has enacted its hotly debated plans. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2007
Nigel Phair, author of 'Cybercrime: The Reality of the Threat', on Australia's response
In the first instalment of a three part interview, TechTarget Australia's Patrick Gray interviews Australian Federal Police Agent Nigel Phair about his new book: Cybercrime: The Reality of the Threat. Until recently, Phair was the Team Leader of Investigations at the Australian High Tech Crime Centre (AHTCC) in Canberra. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2007
Telstra network build spurs new security plan
Telstra's experience constructing the Next G and Next IP networks has seen the telco evolve a new security strategy. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2006
Virtualisation: friend or foe? [Day Two: The virtual appliance]
Virtualisation slashes costs, makes management easier, unshackles software configurations from hardware. And it is being embraced around the world. But is it secure? In this three-part series, Patrick Gray explores the security implications of this important new technology. Continue Reading