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White House Picks DHS Over NSA to Help Private Sector Cybersecurity

Will Homeland Security really be any better at protecting privacy?

29 Feb 2012 3 mins

Two Android Security Tools That Protect Individual Apps

The Android Market currently offers more than 30 utilities that let you secure specific mobile apps, rather than all of the data stored on your device. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin tested two. One barely worked, the other lost something in transla

28 Feb 2012 3 mins

Data and Information Security Smartphones

BlackBerry 10 OS to Support Microsoft ActiveSync, No BES: What It Means for IT

IT administrators will be able to connect new BlackBerry smartphones running RIM's upcoming BlackBerry 10 OS directly to Microsoft Exchange corporate servers using Microsoft's ActiveSync technology, eliminating the need for a BlackBerry Ent

27 Feb 2012 4 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business Tablets

Inadequate SSL Certificate Data Threatens IT Security

SSL certificates are a fundamental component of secure online transactions, but a new survey finds that a majority of organizations don't know where or how many certificates they actually have, and nearly as many lack an accurate idea of which c

24 Feb 2012 4 mins

BPM Systems Data Breach Regulation

Research Roundup: Less Spam, More Mobile Malware and a Third of all Site Traffic Poses a Threat

If hackers gain access to a service providersu2019 systems, they can likely get to your systems, too. Rest assured, there are steps you can take to keep your cyber risk to a minimum.rn

15 Jun 2017

Security

Research Roundup: Less Spam, More Mobile Malware and a Third of all Site Traffic Poses a Threat

2011 was a record-setting year for attacks on smart phones and tablet computers.

24 Feb 2012 2 mins

Cybercrime Malware Mobile Security

ATM PIN Numbers: Easier to Steal than You Think

Researchers find that a smart bad guy has a one-in-10 chance of guessing the PIN that guards your bank account.

24 Feb 2012 3 mins

Data Breach Data and Information Security Security

Obama Backs ‘Consumer Bill of Rights’ for Online Privacy

The White House embraces browser-based do-not-track tools. FTC will gain enforcement authority as Commerce Department convenes stakeholders (including Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Yahoo) to develop a voluntary codes of conduct. Center for Digital

23 Feb 2012 5 mins

Government Legal Regulation

How to Build Multiple Layers of Security for Your Small Business

The complex and ever-changing security landscape can befuddle small businesses, and the plain truth is that there is no silver security bullet. Small businesses would be well-advised to deploy a multi-faceted security strategy. Here are eight must-ha

23 Feb 2012 8 mins

Malware Routers Viruses

Can DHS Even Handle Its Own Cyber Security?

Vendor website problems raises issues of oversight competence

23 Feb 2012 3 mins

Encryption Security

Google Browser Privacy Breach Secures Bad Reputation

Google's recent sidestepping of browser privacy settings in Apple's Safari and Microsoft's Internet Explorer solidified its perception as a company that can't be trusted.

23 Feb 2012 2 mins

Browsers Data Breach Mobile Security

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White House Picks DHS Over NSA to Help Private Sector Cybersecurity

Two Android Security Tools That Protect Individual Apps

BlackBerry 10 OS to Support Microsoft ActiveSync, No BES: What It Means for IT

Inadequate SSL Certificate Data Threatens IT Security

Research Roundup: Less Spam, More Mobile Malware and a Third of all Site Traffic Poses a Threat

Research Roundup: Less Spam, More Mobile Malware and a Third of all Site Traffic Poses a Threat

ATM PIN Numbers: Easier to Steal than You Think

Obama Backs ‘Consumer Bill of Rights’ for Online Privacy

How to Build Multiple Layers of Security for Your Small Business

Can DHS Even Handle Its Own Cyber Security?

Google Browser Privacy Breach Secures Bad Reputation