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Data Encryption On The Rise

The rising number of data breaches, combined with regulatory compliance pressure, is driving an increase in the use of encryption at U.S. companies.

Recapping the Hacker Security Conference Black Hat

The 2008 Black Hat Security Conference in Las Vegas was chock full of security research and vulnerability information provided by the brightest minds in the security community. Here is a recap of the highlights from this year's Black Hat security sessions.

Halo 3 Meets Second Life

The U.S. Army enlists new virtual world video game to teach soldiers interpersonal skills and cultural awareness for combat environments like Iraq and Afghanistan.

Getting On Board With Security

Baseline spoke with Gilbert about the process he used to establish the Alstom security program and how he justifies investments in security.

Amaox Battles Bioterrorism with Collaboration Software

Amaox is tackling the worst chemical and biological weapons known to man with cutting-edge visual collaboration software.

5 Secure Reasons for Thin Clients

If you need justifications for adopting thin clients, look no further.

Sears Really Has More On Your Life

Sears' stalwart venture into the murky end of social networking with spyware is a harbinger of invasive, targeted marketing to come.

Virtual PCs Add New Layer of Security

Worried about people accessing your private information whenever you use a public computer?

The Boston Celtics' New Malware Point Guard

The franchise that won the most nba championships was getting beaten by viruses punching through its defenses. The solution? A gateway appliance that double-teams malware without impacting network or client performance.

Will the Voting Machines Get It Right?

Colorado is the latest state to pull the plug on electronic voting machines due to accuracy and security concerns. Who's next?

2007 Data Breaches Not As Bad As We Think

Reports of record year in 2007 for compromised records and identity theft based on a lot of soft numbers and liberal assumptions. Exaggerations mask the real problem: user and policy stupidity.

Private Investigation Laws: Obstacles and Solutions

The following are some common issues computer forensic specialists may encounter and some ways of overcoming or complying with legal limitations.

Evaluating Your Computer Forensic Vendor

Finding the right forensic specialist for your business isn't easy. You need an investigative response team that understands applicable federal and state laws as well as the regulatory and cultural landscape of your industry. These recommendations can hel

Computer Forensics Faces Private Eye Competition

Who has the right to probe digital crime? That very question may be the next battleground between the flatfooted private detective of old and the new-age computer sleuth.

Inside a Modern Malware Distribution System

Analysis of the Pushdo Trojan provides a glimpse of the tracking and hiding techniques used by online criminals.

 

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