Mikko Hypponen, head of research at security specialist F-Secure, cautions companies using IM outside their own intranets. He said: "Even if the IM clients involved are protected by firewalls, there is no guarantee the user is protected from...
It is vital to educate employees about the risks associated with PDAs, for example: Mobile policies should be based on an analysis of the risks facing the organisation. Implement a clear policy Companies should introduce clear, strictly enforced...
Too many companies are still leaving the security of their websites to chance - adopting an 'it couldn't happen to us' attitude rather than implementing robust security on their site and servers. PSINet Europe and Pan Security International (PanSec...
Exploit code for a new flaw in Internet Explorer could put systems at risk of remote attack, security experts warned on Monday. Johannes Ullrich, chief research officer for the Sans Institute, said: "The vulnerability itself has been known about...
The number of companies falling victim to a malicious security attack dropped to 52 per cent this year, compared to 68 per cent in 2004, and three times as many companies have a security policy today compared with six years ago.
Just in case all that thick armour isn't enough protection on the battlefield, a firewall has been developed that can be fitted to tanks. The ruggedised MESHnet Firewall for use in battlefield vehicles has been unveiled by Secure Computing and...