Penetration testing now has its own not-for-profit standards-based accreditation organisation in Crest, the Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers. David King, Head of Information and Risk Management at Aviva talks about the benefits Crest will bring to the industry.
Rounding up the highlights at Information Security 2008, web editor James Garner checks out the atmosphere, the stands, the visitors, and enjoys a comedy cameo from a Ricky Gervais-alike.
Detective Superintendent Charlie McMurdie of the Metropolitan Police E-Crime Project discusses progress towards establishing a national e-crime unit for the UK and her confidence that the project will soon get the go-ahead.
Clive Room of Portcullis Security has an innovative approach to exhibiting at the Information Security show. He takes his stand to the Portcullis Arms pub across the road. In this video he gives his view on Infosec and security concerns in general over a beer in the bar.
HSBC is to begin using software to visually demonstrate that its websites are genuine and help prevent its customers becoming victims of increasing numbers of phishing scams.
The security of open source software is a key concern for organisations planning to implement it as part of their software stack, particularly if it will play a major role.
Fingerprint biometrics is emerging as the authentication method of choice for access to enterprise data, applications and networks, writes Jim Fulton, vice-president of DigitalPersona.