Bigger isn't better when it comes to social engineering attacks

	An Open Letter To The Information Security Industry: We Live In Amazing Times | 1 in 3 in Massachusetts had personal data compromised
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	Bigger isn't better when it comes to social engineering attacks When it comes to social engineering attacks, larger companies attract more of them, and when they are victimized it costs more per incident, according to a survey sponsored by Check Point. Read More WHITE PAPER: GFI Software Why Customers Love VIPRE Business Selecting an antivirus solution for your organization is an important decision. VIPRE Antivirus Business is a high-performance solution that delivers fast, memory-efficient endpoint security with all the necessary functionality you need and nothing you don't — ensuring an optimal end user performance experience. Read now! In this Issue An Open Letter To The Information Security Industry: We Live In Amazing Times 1 in 3 in Massachusetts had personal data compromised Prototype system promises 54% smartphone battery life boost Data-breach insurance caters to small businesses Facial recognition security, privacy issues grab FTC attention Netflix deals with cloud security concerns Social engineering attacks costly for business Peeling the Security Onion RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Palo Alto Networks 10 Things Your Next Firewall Must Do Choosing a next-generation firewall is more than a simple comparison of technical features. It's about balancing the needs of the business with the risks associated with modern applications. Gain access to valuable information in one location- read articles and watch videos that will empower you to make the right decision. Learn more! An Open Letter To The Information Security Industry: We Live In Amazing Times I apologize that this post is not about open source, however I think it was important enough to post up here. Read More 1 in 3 in Massachusetts had personal data compromised Personal information on about a third of Massachusetts residents has been compromised, according to the state's attorney general, citing statistics gleaned from the tough data breach reporting law there. Read More WHITE PAPER: PhoneFactor Phones Become the Leading Multi-Factor Authentication Device According to a leading analyst firm phone-based authentication will comprise 61% of the multi-factor authentication market by the year 2014. This paper will address the key drivers for this market shift away from security tokens and includes real-world case studies from organizations that have made the move to phone-based authentication. Read now Prototype system promises 54% smartphone battery life boost Researchers says they have created a system that can boost battery life by 54% by better managing idle-"listening" times on smartphones or other wireless devices. Read More Data-breach insurance caters to small businesses With the proliferation of data breaches, The Harford insurance company is selling a new data loss insurance aimed at small businesses that might be put at financial risk if they lose valuable and sensitive data. Read More WHITE PAPER: VeriSign Approaches to DDoS Protection - A Cost Analysis All organizations with an online presence or dependence on Internet-based systems need to fortify their defenses against DDoS attacks. Read this paper to learn what an attack can cost an organization, how to develop a DDoS mitigation strategy, and how to get maximum protection from your investment. Read Now! Facial recognition security, privacy issues grab FTC attention The Federal Trade Commission the week said it will hold a workshop that examines how burgeoning use of facial recognition technology impacts privacy and security. Read More Netflix deals with cloud security concerns As Netflix commits its future to streaming movies to customers, it relies almost exclusively on cloud services for its infrastructure, raising security concerns that require a new way of thinking, the company's cloud security architect says. Read More Social engineering attacks costly for business Social engineering attacks are widespread, frequent and cost organizations thousands of dollars annually according to new research from security firm Check Point Software Technologies. Read More Peeling the Security Onion Setting up a properly installed and well-tuned IDS/IPS system can be time consuming. If you have ever tried to set up a fully-functional Snort system, you are familiar with the time it requires. If you want to get an IPv6-capable IDS system up and going quickly then you should look at Security Onion. Once you get it working there are also some low-cost alternatives to capture the packets and observe... Read More
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