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Microsoft to fix 26 flaws in Windows, Office

Rob Westervelt — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:51:29 EST

The Microsoft Advance Notification warns of five critical bulletins across its product line. A total of 13 bulletins address 26 vulnerabilities.

Google to pay for Chrome browser vulnerabilities

Rob Westervelt — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:51:29 EST

Google follows Mozilla's FireFox vulnerability reward program, offering a base reward of $500 for eligible browser bugs.

Full disk encryption: Safer and easier than file and folder encryption

Ron Condon — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:51:29 EST

A security expert says full disk encryption is one way to ensure a lost corporate laptop doesn't cause a damaging data breach. Learn about the findings of one investigation into full disk encryption versus file and folder encryption.

CISOs take measured steps to reduce social media risks

Matthew DeBarros — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:51:29 EST

With sales and marketing teams using social networks to connect with clients and potential customers, CISOs need to meet business needs while addressing risks.

Upsurge in infosec jobs for 2010

Ron Condon — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:50:04 EST

Infosec jobs are on the rise this year, and not a moment too soon for many industries. Find out which job sectors are hiring the most information security professionals, and which sectors are still slow to hire new employees.

Thin-client technologies surge thanks to easier security, says Deloitte

Ron Condon — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:50:04 EST

Thin-client technologies are on the rise as a result of the simplified security procedures they provide, according to a Deloitte report. Find out what security aspects are made simpler by thin-client technologies.

No major PCI DSS revision expected in 2010

Rob Westervelt — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:50:04 EST

The next revision of PCI DSS will contain clarifications, but no major revisions, according to Bob Russo, general manager of the PCI Security Standards Council.

PCI DSS requirements: Get ready for stricter enforcement, fines

Ron Condon — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:50:04 EST

Companies that are not taking the PCI DSS requirements seriously take note: Credit card companies are cracking down on non-compliant retailers. At a recent PCI DSS user group, retailers were informed that they may soon face consequences for non-compliance.

PCI QSAs, certifications to get new scrutiny

Rob Westervelt — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:50:04 EST

The PCI Security Standards Council now has a team of five reviewing PCI assessments for inconsistencies and has increased funding for its QSA oversight program.

Security architects fear savvy botnet attacks, IPv6 security issues

Rob Westervelt — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:42:20 EST

An Arbor Networks Inc. survey finds angst over botnet attacks targeting underlying systems, including DNS, load balancers and other back-end infrastructure.