All Risk Management News - November 2006

Fiber optic networks vulnerable to attack

Fiber optic networks aren't hack-proof: A savvy attacker can crack them with ease.

Rising cost of data breaches fuel security spending

The bad news is the average cost of dealing with a data security breach is on the rise. The good news is CIOs have the scary numbers they need to justify new security investments.

The reality of convergence

  • In Depth
  • Date: 15 November 2006
Michael Voellinger discusses the obstacles to making convergence another access point to the larger network.

Verio updates FreeBSD server suite

  • News
  • Date: 14 November 2006
Hosting and managed services provider Verio has unveiled the third generation of its FreeBSD-based Virtual Private Server solution (VPS v3).

Nationwide blanch at laptop theft

Information on an unknown number of Nationwide customers that was held on a company laptop has been stolen from an employee’s house.

Broadcom flaw could allow hacker to control Wi-Fi PCs

Exploit code for a security flaw in Broadcom Wireless drivers is in the public domain and could allow hackers to take control of PCs via a Wi-Fi connection, according to Symantec.

Case spotlights database security

A battle between two recruitment agencies which reached the High Court has underlined the need for businesses to review the way they secure their confidential business data, lawyers have said.

Are you confident that security for online payments is adequate?

Are you confident that security for online payments is adequate?

News in brief

Short takes on this week's news

Cisco’s cultural revolution puts staff in the front line

Cisco has begun a drive to bolster its defences against hackers by training its 55,000 employees to take personal responsibility for the secure use of the company’s IT systems.
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