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Could someone place a rootkit on an internal network through a router?
If a hacker gains control of a router and then uploads a new configuration opening ports up for communication, it may be possible to place a rootkit on the internal network. In this IAM expert response, learn how this attack might happen, and how to prevent it.
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How to minimize social media risks and ensure compliance 
Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube have rapidly gained popularity in recent years. Although online social media clearly offers powerful benefits for enterprises, concerns around security, intellectual property protection, knowledge preservation and compliance remain. But now, there is a way out of Enterprise 2.0 wilderness.
How to thwart rogue DHCP server malware
Rogue DHCP server malware is a new twist on an old concept. The good news is that effective threat mitigation strategies exist; the bad news is that many organizations haven't bothered to deploy them.
10 reasons to buy a network surveillance camera
Initially designed to take advantage of digital imaging, networking, and the Internet in new application areas, network cameras were not used for surveillance applications. Now, network cameras have, in several important areas, surpassed analog camera performance.
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Answers to 11 frequently unasked questions about security as a service
Any new technology offering is bound to raise a lot of questions. I took a sampling of what IT security managers and business unit leaders would likely want to ask their vendor but were afraid to ask.
Social networking sites muddle security pros
Security can't slow down the Twitter phenomenon, but it can take steps to prevent data leakage.
Social engineering training helps prevent attacks
Security pros should address social engineering attacks with end users, helping them identify the tactic and possibly have an impact on botnet viability.
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PayPal launches eBay seller protection
As part of the new protection, sellers will benefit from a new feature which alerts them of potential, high-risk transactions within moments of receiving a payment.
Web application vulnerabilities continue to increase, says nCircle
The number of Web application vulnerabilities detected by the vendor is on track to exceed 2008, according to the latest statistics.
Month of Twitter Bugs focuses on Bit.ly flaws
Link shortening service Bit.ly had several cross-site scripting flaws that could be used to view a user's browsing history, tamper with bit.ly settings and abuse Twitter accounts.
Juniper postpones ATM hacking presentation
Researcher planned to demonstrate a hacking technique targeting the underlying software of a new ATM.
Open Text adds to Open Text ECM Suite
The latest addition to the Open Text ECM Suite features an intuitive social media application that gives users new ways of working productively together through the Web and mobile devices, while meeting security and compliance demands through integration with a company’s wider ECM system.
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New possibilities in video surveillance
The video surveillance market is booming, driven by increased public and private security concerns, as well as a technology shift. The open video-compression standard H.264 (or MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC), among other developments, offers new possibilities to reduce storage costs and to increase the overall efficiency.
10 reasons to buy a network surveillance camera
Initially designed to take advantage of digital imaging, networking, and the Internet in new application areas, network cameras were not used for surveillance applications. Now, network cameras have, in several important areas, surpassed analog camera performance.
Shanghai Far East Securities delivers online services without compromising network security
By creating a secure portal that allows customers outside of the corporate network to access online financial services, Blue Coat ProxySG appliances protect Shanghai Far East Securities from malicious attacks while accelerating response time for the applications.
NSG Group consolidates and enhances global network
One of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products is centralizing its network infrastructure with a single supplier to support the efficient delivery and availability of key business applications, such as ERP.
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The False Positive: Still tomorrow’s mistake!
The topic of the false positive has always been an issue for the security profession and the topic has been in the news again recently; last week, following the announcement of Michael Jackson’s death, Google News found its website so inundated with page requests that its security systems and analysts mistook the legitimate traffic for a denial of service attack.
I lost my laptop!
Ken Salazar, US Secretary of the Department of the Interior, lamented the mess he inherited from the Bush administration. Specifically, the DOI is unable to locate 2,500 laptops. The figure could be higher. And I thought some Hong Kong government departments were lax...
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Profile of a security researcher
How do security experts find viruses, worms, trojan horses and malware? How does the mind of a security researcher works? David Endler, is senior director of DVLabs at TippingPoint. He heads a team of security researchers scouting the world for security threats to preempt the threats from expanding.
Intro: Security-as-a-Service
Just as software-as-a-service is gaining ground, security-as-a-service is growing in awareness and acceptance. Nigel Mendonca, regional director, Asia for MessageLabs, discusses the importance of security and how SaaS is taking hold in the delivery of security services.
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Know your security jargon
COBIT, governance, ISO 27000, ITIL, framework and standards. Robert Stroud, ITSM and & IT Governance Evangelist at CA, defines each and helps explain in layman's terms what each means.
