Are you serious about security?
31340
Consider anti-reconnaissance tools Hurwitz &amp; Associates has been running an IT security campaign: "AVID: Anti-Virus Is Dead" for some time. The argument is based on the principle that blacklists of signaturesâsmall files that contain a unique string of bits, or the binary pattern, that identifies all or part of a virusâdo not, and cannot, provide adequate protection against viruses. This is because the signature files can only be written once a virus or other form of malicious software program has been identified. When a new malware program is discovered, the race is on to write a signature file for protecting against that virus. It's like putting a plaster on an open wound, rather than taking care not to get cut in the first place.â¦
372547
The importance these days of protecting your business from security threats is clear. But how to do it well often remains a vexing problem. Major IT vendors have faced this challenge like everyone else -- but with a twist. As providers of security technology and IT systems vulnerable to threats, they've had to stay a step ahead of everyone else. That's why CIOs of technology stalwarts IBM and Intel and security technology provider Symantec have taken on security management as one of their key functions. All three companies have shared their lessons learned with InfoWorld.
416981
To see the e-mail I get every day from readers about security issues is to develop a deep discomfort with the state of computing today. Keeping a Windows PC safe can demand a high degree of vigilance. -Rob Pegoraro
311572
Consultant reveals how even banks ignore security The conventional wisdom that banking organisations are more diligent with security was skewered in a presentation at the RSA conference this week.â¦
458563
Security-minded users can find out faster if their applications need to be patched with a free tool.
25943
Are you really investing? Or are you just speculating?
755313
Compliance with federal regulations requires extreme care. On the other hand, users are walking out of your office carrying high-risk data on mobile devices.  What's an IT manager to do?
374793
Wireless security threats are overhyped and easily stopped. You have bigger things to worry about, says a Computerworld editor.
547421
com September 15, 2004, 12:36 PM PT. Most IT Managers won&#39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies.
171779
com October 8, 2004, 8:28 AM PT. Most IT Managers won&#39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies.
50530
com September 22, 2004, 4:00 PM PT. Most IT Managers won&#39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies.
303868
Learn what to look out for, and protect yourself!
405148
Passwords are out and tokens are the authentication wave of the future, right? Not so fast, says Jon Espenschied. The next next thing is both stranger and more familiar.
603428
com September 21, 2004, 8:12 AM PT. Most IT Managers won&#39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies.
705475
Anti-phishing applications, smart cards, and new authentication technologies are vying for your support.
222872
Be afraid: There's no such thing as a secure network.
622153
You wouldn't believe some of the sites that have fallen victim to this security threat, but Martin Heller tells you how to protect yourself.