Microsoft confirms zero-day vulnerability exploiting IE8

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	Microsoft confirms zero-day vulnerability exploiting IE8 After reports of a zero-day vulnerability exploiting IE8 for watering hole attacks, Microsoft confirmed the flaw and released Security Advisory 2847140. Microsoft Security Response Center wrote, "Internet Explorer 6, 7, 9 and 10 are not affected by the vulnerability. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive Wireless LAN: Preferred Enabler of BYOD Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and its array of wireless devices is becoming the dominant way workers access corporate networks . And it's forced IT leaders need to reexamine how to best provide secure, reliable and cost-effective wireless network access. Read Now In this Issue INSIDER Security tools can't keep hackers at bay Enterprise vendors: There's no such thing as product secrecy any more McAfee's Stonesoft Acquisition: A Strategic Enterprise Move With Short- and Long-term Benefits Security Manager's Journal: Plans and processes are made to be revised Former FBI agent: All phone calls recorded, no digital communication secure Florida restricts use of drones by law enforcement officials Women leaders in security recognized WHITE PAPER: Tripwire SANS Secure Configuration Management Demystified Security experts and analysts agree that a systematic, enterprise-wide program of secure configuration management is one of the most beneficial security solutions you can implement. It provides an objective, concise measure of your overall security posture. Learn More INSIDER Security tools can't keep hackers at bay Credit card data of customers of Schnucks supermarkets was exposed for months in a breach that was not closed until weeks after a card processing company issued an alert about fraudulent activity. Insider (registration required) Read More Enterprise vendors: There's no such thing as product secrecy any more Some enterprise vendors try to keep what they are offering away from what they think might be the wrong eyes. This is never a good idea. Read More WHITE PAPER: F5 Top Considerations When Choosing an ADC Because of its strategic location in the data center network, the selection of an Application Delivery Controller requires careful consideration of both functional and financial factors. This paper explores important elements to evaluate, including network performance, availability and security. Learn More. McAfee's Stonesoft Acquisition: A Strategic Enterprise Move With Short- and Long-term Benefits I received an email early this morning announcing that McAfee acquired European Next-generation firewall (NGFW) vendor Stonesoft for $389 million. I'm sure the trade press and young/rich Wall Street analysts are running around asking the obvious question: Who the heck is Stonesoft and why did McAfee cough up so much dough for a virtually unknown company? Allow me to respond to these inquiries... Read More Security Manager's Journal: Plans and processes are made to be revised The company's incident-response plan needs to be updated. That's normal -- no plan is carved in stone. Read More WHITE PAPER: Tripwire 10 Steps to Risk-based Security Management Many professionals in information security espouse the belief—and commitment to—"risk based" security management. In fact, according to the latest Ponemon Report on Risk Management, 77% of those surveyed claimed a commitment to it. Learn More Former FBI agent: All phone calls recorded, no digital communication secure Last week, the press focused on Katherine Russell, the widow of Boston bombing suspect Tamarlan Tsarnaev, as officials have been trying to determine what she knew about the bombing. Read More Florida restricts use of drones by law enforcement officials A new Florida law restricts the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, by state law enforcement officials. It's the first law of its kind in the country. Read More Women leaders in security recognized Each year, the Executive Women's Forum announces their "Women of Influence" Awards at their annual EWF event. Read More
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