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Security Threat: A security threat is any incident or confrontation that jeopardizes security, which, defined by the Collins English Dictionary, is "precautions taken to ensure against theft, espionage. (Source: www.e-how.com)

Security Threat Report 2011

Section: Research

To stay secure in 2011 and beyond, it’s vital that we understand how threats worked in 2010. This report identifies the threats, the way they work, and provides insight into the tools and techniques available to protect your systems and data. Topics covered include: Identifying the threats - where to watch- Fake anti-virus software- Attacks using Internet marketing techniques- Social engineering techniques on socia ... read more

IT Security in the Real World - A Value Proposition

Section: Research

A graphical presentation that will provide answers to the following questions: What risks does IT security mitigate? What is the value of IT security? OK, so it is worth having IT security; but how do we keep the cost down? How to build a compliance oriented architecture at an affordable cost? Start with - POLICY - what should it accom ... read more

Virtualization Vendors Comparison

Section: Research

This guide will save you time by comparing six Virtualisation vendors side-by-side. Vendors include VMWare, Microsoft, Novell, Oracle, Citrix and Parallels.The following areas are covered:- Company Size- Solution Types- Flagship Product(s)- Costs- Hypervisor- Scalability- Extended Management- Common criteria and security certification- Pros and Cons. ... read more

The Impact of IT Security Attitudes

Section: Research

Putting the pieces in place for effective security delivery Much has been written about the existence of various threats, internal and external, and vendors are only too quick to proffer solutions to the problems. But what really needs to exist for security to work? This report considers some of the more behavioural aspects of security best practice, such as the role of awareness, policy and communications. KEY FIN ... read more

The Evolution of Web Threats - Are your colleagues putting your business at risk?

Section: Research

This presentation was given at an Info Security Magazine webinar in Nov 2009. It looks at how web threats are evolving and what action can be taken. We must never lose site of the how critical to all businesses the web has become and attempts to control its use should not hamper communications and productivity. Remote working is common practice across all sectors and the web is key to achieving such work place flexibly and enviro ... read more

2012 Data Breach Investigations Report

Section: Research

An insightful study, packed full of useful, well-presented data on information security breaches covering a dataset of 855 confirmed security breaches accounting for a combined 174 million compromised records. Complied with the collaboration of enforcement agencies from around the world, including the US Secret Service, Verizon’s 2012 report shows that many security breaches are the results of more than one threat action (malware, hacking, social, misuse, physical, er ... read more

Security Threats from Mobile Devices & Smartphones

Section: Articles

As more people gain access to high-tech mobile devices, we have seen a rapid shift in how we supply and interact with mobile content. In this new, always-connected age of mobile devices and smartphones, a new set of security problems and concerns has reared its head, threatening network privacy and integrity, as well as business and personal data. Here we examine the top security threats from today’s mobile devices and smartphones. read more

Businesses are 'willing to ignore cyber threats'

Section: News

Businesses deem cyber security to be a major consideration but at the same time are willing to accept high levels of risk - taking a hands-off approach to the problem. New research from Chatham House has shown that cyber security should no longer be seen as an ICT department problem, as complacency can cause untold damage. Placeholder0The organisation noted that the potential for reputational and financial damage is too high to be ignored by small and large firms alike, and sugges ... read more

Cybercrime costs UK economy £27bn

Section: News

Prime minster David Cameron has announced that tackling cybercrime is a top priority in the UK as hackers and scammers cost the country £27 billion a year. Mr Cameron said the only way the country was going to overcome the problem, however, was by working with other nations, businesses and security organisations. Placeholder0He claimed that cybercrime seemed endemic to the internet and the scale at which criminals were trading personal information was unprecedented. Speaking at a ... read more

Cybercrime presents an 'epic challenge'

Section: News

Overcoming cybercrime will be an epic challenge that will require international cooperation between governments and industry. According to Anthony O'Mara, senior vice president for Trend Micro Europe, the Middle East and Africa, domestic cyber security initiatives like those proposed by the UK are welcome, but they are not the solution to the problem. Placeholder0Mr O'Mara believes that resources and knowledge should be pooled to create a worldwide defence force against hackers an ... read more

Juniper Networks offers SSL VPN to Android users

Section: News

Juniper Networks has adapted its SSL VPN software for use with the Android operating system (OS), bolstering security for Samsung smartphone and tablet users. The firm has ported its VPN solution to three Samsung Electronics devices - the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy SII. Placeholder0Businesses that have adopted flexible working policies and regularly use read more

Kaspersky Lab scoops major security accolade at V3 awards

Section: News

Kaspersky Lab has scooped the highly-acclaimed Best Security Provider award in the Business Software category at the V3.co.uk Technology Awards 2011. The firm said that the reason it won the accolade was because of its dedication to tackling security threats such as malware and hacktivism. Placeholde ... read more

Mobile malware up by 800%

Section: News

The amount of mobile malware affecting smartphones and tablet computers has increased by 800 per cent in the last four months, according to new research from Get Safe Online. The security expert claims that many smartphone users are being hit with huge phone bills for messages they did not send thanks to malicious attacks from hackers. Placeholder0Get Safe Online claims that cybercriminals are using online app stores to disseminate their malicious software - disguising it as legit ... read more

Mobile security 'more important than call quality'

Section: News

Many smartphone users believe that mobile security - including protection against malware - is the sole responsibility of network operators. New research from AdaptiveMobile shows that people tend to take mobile security for granted, but at the same time deem it to be more important than call quality. Placeholder0Some 52 per cent of those surveyed by the security specialist claimed they had experienced a mobile threat in the past year, with one in three smartphone users being s ... read more

Mobile working adds to security concerns

Section: News

Mobile working can add to a business's cloud security concerns - particularly if employees are carrying around devices that contain sensitive data. According to Ian Kilpatrick, chairman of IP security specialist the Wick Hill Group, users must remember that losing a smartphone is like misplacing a laptop and that the devices are extremely attractive to fraudsters. Placeholder0He claimed that one of the biggest dangers is that people often use their smartphones for both pers ... read more

New Malware Ransoms PCs

Section: News

A new strain of malware has emerged which locks users out of their computers unless they pay a fine for accessing copyright protected material. The malicious software uses the Blackhole exploit kit, a popular tool for cybercriminals, which is often used in banking trojans. The malware targets security holes in browsers or third-party plugins such as Java and Adobe reader, which should be kept up-to-date at all times for this very reason. Infections often occur from visiting infe ... read more

New security portal for VPN devices launched

Section: News

A new platform aimed at boosting the security of virtual private network (VPN) resources and cloud networks has been launched by SecureAuth. Bosses at the firm have suggested the SecureAuth IEP 6.2 boosts the protection of professional networks when being accessed by devices such as smartphones. Placeholder0Co-founder and chief technology officer at the company Garret Grajek believes t ... read more

Security 'must be re-invented'

Section: News

IT security needs a complete overhaul if it is to deal with current and future threats effectively, according to Intel's software and services chief Renee James. Speaking to a crowd of McAfee internet security channel partners, James claimed that software developers and hardware manufacturers will have to work together more closely if they are to boost security. Placeholder0She said: "Security needs to be reinvented. One reason we haven't been successful is that do ... read more

Threat Report Shows Surge in Malicious Attacks

Section: News

The annual threat report from Symantec shows that whilst email spam dropped last year when compared to 2010, malicious attacks and malware have surged. The take down of the Rustock botnet has had a direct impact on spam and this saw the incidence of pharmaceutical spam fall from 74% in 2010 to 40% in 2011. The take down also showed an impact on the number of bot zombies, which fell from 4,500,000 to 3,065,030. However, this appeared to have absolutely no bearing on malware as un ... read more

Trojans 'still most significant cloud security threat'

Section: News

Trojans are still the most significant cloud security threat and smartphones are increasingly being targeted by hackers and cybercriminals. The AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) published the results of a new report on the use of malicious code in the third quarter o ... read more