What does Level of Assurance really mean?

Researchers crack CEO's e-mail account, want $10,000 prize; Sears gets wrist slap over spyware activities Security: Identity Management Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by APC Executive Guide: Next Gen Data Center IT transformation begins at the data center, as enterprises embrace technologies such as virtualization and cloud computing to build adaptable, flexible and highly efficient infrastructures capable of handling today's business demands. Spotlight Story What does Level of Assurance really mean? In one of the mailing lists I read (and I do read a ton of electronic bumpf in order to glean an enlightening paragraph or two), there's been a discussion lately of the phrase "Level of Assurance" (LoA) with at least one gentleman (well known in enterprise architecture circles, but who shall remain nameless here) trying to equate it with "trust" or even "level of trust" (a new coining, I think). So what does LoA really mean? Read full story Related News: Web-hosting firm Pricewert objects to FTC shutdown Although a Federal Trade Commission order shut down Internet access for San Jose Web-hosting firm Pricewert based on several complaints, the company says the action was unfair and plans to fight the FTC in court. Researchers crack CEO's e-mail account, want $10,000 prize Three security researchers claimed that they had hacked into the e-mail account of the CEO of StrongWebmail, the company that said two weeks ago it would pay $10,000 to the first person who broke into the account. Sears gets wrist slap over spyware activities Sears today agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it failed to disclose the depth of consumers' personal information it collected via a downloadable software application. Ex-Google security whiz's security start-up exiting stealth mode Security start-up Dasient is expected to come out of stealth mode in two weeks and reveal its plans to help companies fight cybercrime. June Giveaways Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet are giving away training from Global Knowledge to two lucky readers and 15 copies each of books on IPv6 security, the Cisco Secure Firewall Services Module, and Active Directory Domain Services 2008. Deadline for entries June 30. Windows 7 + Windows Server 2008 We found 5 things to love and 5 things to hate about Microsoft's latest operating system versions. Open-source management Here are nine management apps that won't break the bank. Holistic Approach to Business Security Take a business-level view of security and risk management, so you can prioritize security activities and focus on those that make the most strategic sense. With this white paper, learn to direct resources to mitigate risk and costs, and see how IBM enterprise security can optimize business results. Holistic Approach to Business Security   June 08, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES So you think you know Apple? 40,000-plus Web sites infected in 'Beladen' Web attacks Cybercriminals refine data-sniffing software for ATM fraud Hospital turns away ambulances because EHR system goes down The world's weirdest mice Windows 7 to ship Oct. 22 Five things we love/hate about Win 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 Cisco adds rack server to data center computing system Data center network brawl Nine management apps that won't bust your budget Take a Holistic Approach to Business Security Take a business-level view of security and risk management, so you can prioritize security activities and focus on those that make the most strategic sense. With this white paper, learn to direct resources to mitigate risk and costs, and see how IBM enterprise security can optimize business results. Learn More Inbox too cluttered? Take our survey to help us improve how IT professionals get the information they need. Click to take our survey Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to security.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com