Regaining perspective on security problems

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	Regaining perspective on security problems With all the bad security news that has come out over the last few months, you might think the sky is falling. Once a story catches people's attention, we start seeing it everywhere, kind of like noticing a lot of blue cars after you just bought a blue car. The problem with all this is that it distorts the conversation and we may fail to notice the really important security lessons that can be learned: Read More WHITE PAPER: Raritan Data Center Transformations Build outs, consolidations and acquisitions are large-scale projects that can be very disruptive and require careful planning and implementation to maintain operations. This white paper examines the process and what's required to meet IT goals and objectives and maintain business continuity. Read now! In this Issue Get your money for nothing, get your certs for free Can virtual machine and cloud systems secure PCI payment card data? Spear phishers sharpen skills, craft 'incredible' attacks, say experts Despite years of talk, utilities remain compromised Windows XP, Vista AutoRun update reduces malware infections by 82% Why CIOs Should Care About Privacy 10 iPhone passcodes to pass on Attacks on IMF, Lockheed, others highlight need for defenses against targeted attacks Google offers $280M to help businesses, home owners buy solar panels WHITE PAPER: CA Technologies Ponemon: Security of Cloud Computing Providers This report offers the cloud providers beliefs on the state of cloud security. In addition, it compares the findings from both reports, determining similarities and discrepancies between cloud computing users and providers. Learn More Get your money for nothing, get your certs for free A new SSL certificate authority squeezes so much overhead out of supplying certs that it plans to give them away starting next month and to continue at least through the end of the year. Read More Can virtual machine and cloud systems secure PCI payment card data? Can sensitive payment card data be processed and held in virtual-machine (VM) systems or cloud-computing environments? Read More Spear phishers sharpen skills, craft 'incredible' attacks, say experts Recent break-ins at high-profile targets like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demonstrate just how proficient hackers have become at 'spear phishing,' researchers said today. Read More WHITE PAPER: Extreme Networks Identity-Aware Networking Download this whitepaper today discover how IT can integrate identity and networking, enabling new business processes and easing regulatory compliance while improving security. Read now! Despite years of talk, utilities remain compromised Experts say power grid remains vulnerable, though progress has been made. Read More Windows XP, Vista AutoRun update reduces malware infections by 82% Microsoft today credited a February security update for lowering AutoRun-abusing malware infection rates on Windows XP and Vista by as much as 82% since the start of the year. Read More Why CIOs Should Care About Privacy Customers will judge your company's competence according to how well you protect their data, says Don Peppers, co-founder of customer relationship advisory firm Peppers & Rogers Group. CIOs are on the front line. Read More WEBCAST: Cymphonix Gain Complete Control Over Internet Bound Traffic The Cymphonix Network Composer is the only network appliance that provides comprehensive clarity into all internet bound network traffic and simply powerful tools to manage that traffic with a holistic approach. Learn More Today! 10 iPhone passcodes to pass on Attention iPhone users: You're not fooling anyone if you're using 1234, 0000, 2580, 1111, 5555, 5683, 0852, 2222, 1212, 1998 as your smartphone passcode. Read More Attacks on IMF, Lockheed, others highlight need for defenses against targeted attacks The recent spate of successful cyber attacks against high-profile organizations has focused fresh attention on the need for enterprises to implement new defenses against targeted threats. Read More Google offers $280M to help businesses, home owners buy solar panels Continuing its love of all things green, Google today said it was building a $280 million fund to help businesses and home owners finance solar panels for energy. Specifically, Google said it was investing $280 million to create a fund that will help SolarCity finance solar installations across the country. Google added that the investment was its largest clean energy project investment to date and... Read More
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