US Energy Dept. finds myriad challenges to building culture of network security

	Security roundup: Stealing from the military; persistent threats; mammoth security problems; bot armies | FTC plans changes in online child privacy protection rules
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	US Energy Dept. finds myriad challenges to building culture of network security When it comes to securing the nation's critical energy networks, the Department of Energy says much work remains. Key to that work are the engineers, network administrators, vendors and others behind the security technology -- but they will be leaving the industry in droves in the next five years, according to a Department of Energy security roadmap issued this week. Read More WHITE PAPER: EdgeWave Beyond Spam: Next-Generation Email Security Get a first-hand look at EdgeWave's next-generation technology with services that include Email Security, Email Continuity, Data Loss Protection, Encryption and secure Archive. Register now for this live product demonstration and get immediate access to the complimentary white paper: Beyond Spam - Email Security in the Age of Blended Threats. Read now. In this Issue Security roundup: Stealing from the military; persistent threats; mammoth security problems; bot armies FTC plans changes in online child privacy protection rules Cybersecurity Solution for Anonymous: Hire Hackers vs. 20 Years Jail Time? Man stole data from U.S. service members via P2P Oracle: Security flaw could bring down app servers Nigeria tries to quash rumor of "killer" cell phone number Bot army being assembled, awaiting orders Cyber-attack: A big one is coming says US Cyber Command General WHITE PAPER: Diskeeper Corporation The Efficiency Essentials You're Dead Without This white paper takes you inside Diskeeper 2011 and clearly shows you why you shouldn't run your network without it. Learn more. Security roundup: Stealing from the military; persistent threats; mammoth security problems; bot armies Sometimes the difference between selfless valor and selfish cowardice is stark. On the same week that 21-year-old Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer is awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in saving his compatriots in Afghanistan, we hear that Rene Quimby, 42, is sentenced to prison for stealing 16,000 identities of U.S. military service members and using that information to steal from 650 victims. Read More FTC plans changes in online child privacy protection rules The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has proposed amendments to online privacy rules for children that aim to give parents control over what personal information websites may collect from children under 13. 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! Cybersecurity Solution for Anonymous: Hire Hackers vs. 20 Years Jail Time? I've always thought hackers could save the world if they chose to, so a post on MSDN blogs my eye. I stopped on Terry Zink's Cyber Security Blog and watched the TED video, Hire the hackers! Read More Man stole data from U.S. service members via P2P A California man who dug up sensitive information belonging to U.S. service members on peer-to-peer networks, and then used it to order iPods, cameras, and even washing machines from an online store, was sentenced to 75 months in federal prison Thursday. Read More WHITE PAPER: Quest Software 5 Tips for Effective Backup & Recovery In this Quest white paper, discover proven techniques to maximize and secure your virtual investments. Learn to increase backup speed, maximize throughput, and minimize performance drains while reducing costs. Read the white paper today. Read More. Oracle: Security flaw could bring down app servers Oracle has issued an emergency patch to fix a vulnerability it says could bring down HTTP application servers it sells that are based on Apache 2.0 or 2.2. Read More Nigeria tries to quash rumor of "killer" cell phone number Talk about going extremely viral. Reports today from a number of outlets has Nigerian officials trying to quell public concern that by answering a certain phone number, cell phone users are killed. Read More Bot army being assembled, awaiting orders A mammoth army of infected computers is being assembled, but it's unclear yet what purpose they will be put to. Read More Cyber-attack: A big one is coming says US Cyber Command General It's not the first time we've heard this but it's always a little disconcerting especially from some one so closely involved with the security realm: A destructive attack from cyberspace "is coming, in my opinion. It is a question of time. What we don't know is how far out it is," and whether it will target commercial infrastructure, government networks or mobile platforms Army Gen. Read More
	SLIDESHOWS Cloud companies to watch: A product sampler Our Cloud Companies to Watch story gives you the lowdown on a handful of startups looking to make their mark in a business so far dominated by the likes of Amazon, Google, Rackspace and VMware. Here's a closer look at some of the products and services being rolled out by these newcomers. GOODIES FROM MICROSOFT SUBNET We've got books on System Center Opalis Integration Server and Microsoft training of the winner's choice from Webucator.. Enter here. MOST-READ STORIES Buzzblog: Blue screen of death gets a new look in Windows 8 Has Google's CEO stopped using Google+? Enterprise WAN connectivity: MPLS VPN vs. Public Internet Windows 8 coming in 2012? 6 reasons why this could derail Windows 7 now Bot army being assembled, awaiting orders Facebook's new friend lists: 5 things you need to know Stevie Wonder thanks Steve Jobs for making the iPhone and iPad so accessible Survey ranks best IT departments in financial services Windows Server 8: The Microsoft server fork Server 8 benefits from lessons learned with Azure
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