For businesses, web security doesn’t just mean keeping users from accidentally installing malware. IT must also make sure the company’s own sites don’t become compromised and used in cyber attacks.
Report: Most IT security software is vulnerable to attack
Any software IT installs can potentially contain vulnerabilities that give hackers a way to get on the company’s network – and that includes IT security software, one expert warns.
DHS: New Java security attacks mean it’s time to kill the platform
The latest round of critical Java security bugs and new attacks has IT pros asking a familiar question: Is it time to kill the software platform for good?
3 most dangerous IT security threats for 2013 – and how to stop them
Most companies are confident their information is secure, but in reality, the data shows most organizations are struggling to deal with emerging IT security threats.
40% of users ignore software patch prompts
A key part of any company’s security strategy should be a thorough software patch process. And a new survey offers some advice on keeping software secure and up to date:
5 scariest stories from Black Hat 2012
At the recent Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, security professionals unveiled a host of new security threats facing corporate and personal technology. These were the scariest new attacks demonstrated: