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. DOS attacks, which attempt to crash a system by flooding it with data, are typically considered less severe security risks.
The survey found evidence that businesses are paying more attention to security risks, through buying security products and by writing and enforcing policies, and this appears to be bearing fruit. The number of companies falling victim to a...
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...