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Network World SP 800-53 is essential for security in federal government IT systems
SP 800-53 (Appendix H) provides two-way mappings between security controls defined in SP 800-53 and security controls defined in international security standard ISO/IEC 27001, Information Security Management Systems
Network World 10 really cool university networking labs
10 really cool university networking labs featuring advances in wireless, cloud computing, security and more.
Network World Two start-ups, Egress and SafeMashups, make debut today
Two start-ups, Egress Software Technologies and SafeMashups, each make their debut today with security products that have a crypto-tech edge to make data flowing across the Internet safer.
Network World A Guide to Windows 7 Security
Until now, Windows Vista was the most secure version of the Windows operating system. Windows 7 picks up where Vista left off, and improves on that foundation to provide an even more secure computing experience. Microsoft also incorporated user feedback about Vista to enrich the user experience and to ensure that the security features are intuitive and user-friendly. Here's a look at some of the more significant security enhancements in Windows 7.
Network World The Art of Creating Strong Passwords
While security has never been more important than it is today, the fastest way for an IT professional to become the most despised person in the company is to start enforcing a strong password policy. A policy perceived as overbearing may cause people to write down their passwords on a sticky-note near their computers, circumventing its very purpose. Your policy will be ineffective if your users don't know how to create strong passwords that are easy to remember.
Network World Facebook, Twitter Provide Sensitive Info for Criminals
Social networking services like Facebook and Twitter foster a false sense of security and lead users to share information which can be used by cybercriminals and social engineers. The very concept of social networking is based on connecting and sharing, but with who?
Network World Verizon Business to Offer Risk-Based Security Service
Verizon Business announced on Wednesday a new risk-based suite of security tools that include cloud-and-premises-based services. Verizon's Next Generation Managed Security Services Platform is designed to compete with similar offerings from ArcSight and RSA.
Network World Protect Your PCs from Windows 7's Zero-Day Exploit
It was a notable accomplishment when Windows 7 was not impacted in any way by the vulnerabilities addressed in the six Security Bulletins released by Microsoft for the November Patch Tuesday. It would be even more impressive if Windows 7 proved invulnerable to the zero-day exploit that hit the next day.
Network World MS Provides Guidance on Windows 7 Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft has acknowledged the Windows 7 zero-day vulnerability reported last week with a Security Advisory. The advisory from Microsoft provides some additional details about the scope and nature of the threat, as well as some steps you can take immediately to protect vulnerable systems.
ZDNet iTunes update fixes security flaw
A flaw in the music software could allow a hacker to take over Windows and Mac machines remotely
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