Security, BYOD and Cloud is top of mind in hot MSP market

	Apple adds two-step authentication option for iCloud, Apple IDs | VCs Jumping Back Into Security Investments
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	Security, BYOD and Cloud is top of mind in hot MSP market Here at MSPWorld 2013 in Orlando there is diverse group of exhibitors trying to enlist Managed Service Providers (MSP) to use their products and services. Read More WHITE PAPER: Trusteer Dealing with Advanced and Targeted Attacks This whitepaper explains how advanced malware challenges traditional defenses to take advantage of the increased exposure of employee endpoints. It reviews the evolution of advanced targeted attacks and the various approaches used to address them. Learn More. In this Issue Apple adds two-step authentication option for iCloud, Apple IDs VCs Jumping Back Into Security Investments DOD accepts CompTIA's Advanced Security Practitioner certification Researchers uncover vSkimmer malware targeting point-of-sale systems Big data analytics can help banks stop cyber criminals accessing secret data New course teaches techniques for detecting the most sophisticated malware in RAM only DARPA wants unique automated tools to rapidly make computers smarter Would a 3D-printed gun really be legal? WHITE PAPER: Moovweb 3 Steps to a Cost-Effective Mobile Strategy In the new Moovweb white paper, "Creating the Right Mobile Strategy: What You Need to Know Before You Get Started", get the insight you need to make an educated decision on the move to mobile. Read Now! Apple adds two-step authentication option for iCloud, Apple IDs Apple on Thursday unveiled two-step authentication for Apple and iCloud IDs. As first reported by 9to5 Mac, you can now add the extra level of security to your accounts by heading to Apple's website. Read More VCs Jumping Back Into Security Investments It's a herd mentality out on Sand Hill Rd. Over the past few years, VCs shied away from many infrastructure and security companies, preferring to bet on cloud computing, mobile computing, and social networking startups. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP Big Security for Big Data The multitude of devices, users, and generated traffic all combine to create a proliferation of data that is being created with incredible volume, velocity, and variety. As a result, organizations need a way to protect, utilize, and gain real-time insight from "big data." So, how do you get started? Learn more. DOD accepts CompTIA's Advanced Security Practitioner certification The Department of Defense (DOD) has begun including the security certification known as "CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner" (CASP) in its accepted roster of industry-based security exams to prove technical skills, the trade group says. Read More Researchers uncover vSkimmer malware targeting point-of-sale systems A new piece of custom malware sold on the underground Internet market is being used to siphon payment card data from point-of-sale (POS) systems, according to security researchers from antivirus vendor McAfee. Read More WHITE PAPER: Verisign Inc. DDoS Mitigation Best Practices For a Changing Landscape Given the extraordinary changes in the DDoS terrain, traditional DDoS mitigation tactics are no longer sufficient for adequate protection. Verisign has identified a set of best practices that enables organizations to keep pace with DDoS attacks while minimizing impact on business operations. Learn more. Big data analytics can help banks stop cyber criminals accessing secret data Big data analytics can help banks protect themselves from cybercriminals accessing confidential information appearing across the web, financial tech start-up Digital Shadows has claimed. Read More New course teaches techniques for detecting the most sophisticated malware in RAM only One of the most sophisticated kinds of cyberattacks uses memory-resident malware. The software can't be detected using traditional forensic techniques. Security professionals need new skills and a whole new approach to find this most insidious malware, and there's a new course from SANS Institute that covers memory forensics in-depth. Read More DARPA wants unique automated tools to rapidly make computers smarter Researchers at DARPA want to take the science of machine learning -- teaching computers to automatically understand data, manage results and surmise insights -- up a couple notches. Read More Would a 3D-printed gun really be legal? Defense Distributed, the pro-gun nonprofit working to make 3D-printable gun designs freely available to everyone on the Internet, recently inched one step closer toward achieving that goal. The Austin, Texas-based group last week was granted a federal firearms license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Read More
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