All Risk Management News - May 2006

Technology briefs

  • News
  • Date: 09 May 2006
Short takes from this week's technology news

News in brief

  • News
  • Date: 09 May 2006
Short takes on this week's news

Drugs firm develops monitoring system for compliance check-ups

Pharmaceuticals firm Novartis has developed software to automatically monitor and report on the security of more than 150 critical web servers, firewalls and switches to help meet its compliance obligations under Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulations.

CIOs are optimistic, although some see a lack of business support

In the first of Computer Weekly's comprehensive surveys, we asked COIs to rate the factors affecting the success of IT within their organisation, and found that many still feel their firms lack the processes, understanding, training and business-wide support to maximise the value of IT investment.

Amex warns over ID-theft pop-up

American Express has warned on-line account holders of an unauthorised security pop-up that appears on its home screen.

Wells Fargo loses customer data

US bank Wells Fargo has said a computer containing confidential data about mortgage customers has gone missing and may have been stolen, triggering the latest identity theft scare in corporate America.

ForeScout joins TCG

  • News
  • Date: 08 May 2006
Network access control and intrusion prevention solutions provider joins Trusted Computing Group (TCG).

Web Application Attacks Learning Guide

  • Expert Panel
  • Date: 08 May 2006
This guide explains how Web application attacks occur, identifies Web application attacks, and provides Web application security tools and tactics to protect against them.

Tuesday release of critical fixes for Windows and Exchange

Microsoft is to release three security patches for its Exchange e-mail server and the Windows OS next Tuesday. At least two of the fixes are deemed “critical” by the company.

Drive dysfunction? The disc doctor can help

Efficient PC usage depends on maximising the capabilities of the hard disc. Third-party software may offer advantages over what is available on your operating system
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