USB drives and other portable storage devices pose a number of information security threats to organizations – here’s what IT can do about it.
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5 keys to secure USB drives
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Latest News & Views Tagged With: encryption, policies, training, USB drives
$5.2 million bank heist blamed on IT
Here’s a news story offering a reminder of the huge financial damage lax IT security can cause.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Latest News & Views Tagged With: access privileges, bank, cybercrime
Do businesses need cyber insurance?
The cost of a data breach is rising, and insurance companies are beginning to offer coverage they say will help companies cover the expenses. But is cyber insurance worth it for businesses?
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Latest News & Views Tagged With: cybercrime, data breach, insurance
Organizations use data recovery services that jeopardize security, study says
Data recovery services are often used in an emergency – for example, when a drive fails and the data must be recovered ASAP. However, a new study suggests the need to get recovery done quickly leads many companies to put their data in the hands of third-parties that jeopardize its security.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Latest News & Views Tagged With: data recovery services, encryption, third-party service providers
Study: IT leaves too much data open to insider threats
IT security faces a variety of insider threats, including malicious users or IT staff who intentionally steal sensitive data, as well as those who accidentally expose data or log-in credentials to criminals.
Filed Under: IT Security, Special Report Tagged With: access privileges, insider threats, passwords
Facebook phishing attack impersonates security staff
Users of Facebook have begun getting messages claiming to be from a member of the security team of the popular social networking site – but it’s part of a scam to try and steal Facebook credentials and credit card information.
Filed Under: Enterprise 2.0, In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Latest News & Views Tagged With: Facebook, phishing, scam, social networking
Are third-party companies careless with your data?
Threats to your company’s data don’t just come from vulnerabilities in your own network. Any third-party company that holds your data can also create new risks.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Latest News & Views Tagged With: cloud computing, Symantec, third party
The most common IT security attacks, defined
IT security attacks come in a variety of flavors. Are you and your IT staff familiar with all of them?
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Latest News & Views Tagged With: attacks, phishing, virus, vulnerabilities
70% of young users ignore IT policies
As the younger generation enters the workforce, IT is supporting more users who don’t care about policies or security.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, IT Support, Latest News & Views Tagged With: Cisco, policies, young professionals
What’s the most secure browser? Everyone has a different answer
We reported earlier on a Google-sponsored study that named the search giant’s Chrome the most secure browser available. Now, other browser makers and security researchers are firing back with their own data.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Latest News & Views Tagged With: Chrome, Firefox, Google, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Mozilla