Start-ups lean hard on CPU-based security technology to protect virtual environments

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	Start-ups lean hard on CPU-based security technology to protect virtual environments The idea of relying on the server or desktop central processing unit (CPU) as the key part of a security scheme is getting more attention as a number of start-ups are using the technology to protect virtual systems. Read More In this Issue Security Manager's Journal: Suddenly, our firewall audit can't wait Encryption no protection from government surveillance Unusual file-infecting malware steals FTP credentials, researchers say Quick look: Death of India's telegram system 4 methods of crowd-sourced bug detection How much privacy will you have with Microsoft's 'family of devices'? High-tech tool can help interpret health clues from crying babies Mobile malware, mainly aimed at Android devices, jumps 614% in a year Targeted attacks exploit now-patched Windows bug revealed by Google engineer WEBCAST: IDG How to Consistently Extend Policies to Your Wireless Network In this webcast, Tim McCarthy of Juniper Network joins Joanie WexlerT to discuss how to implement and manage policies uniformly across both the wired and mobile side of your network. They also review tools you will need, policies that are unique to mobile users and the role of software-defined networking (SDN) in managing Wi-Fi. View now. Security Manager's Journal: Suddenly, our firewall audit can't wait After a DDoS attack was discovered by chance, 'later this year' is too long to wait. Read More Encryption no protection from government surveillance Microsoft, Skype and other online service providers regularly tell their customers that customer privacy is "our priority." Perhaps they should add a disclaimer, that orders from the federal government seeking surveillance of those customers are a higher priority. Read More Unusual file-infecting malware steals FTP credentials, researchers say A new version of a file-infecting malware program that's being distributed through drive-by download attacks is also capable of stealing FTP (File Transfer Protocol) credentials, according to security researchers from antivirus firm Trend Micro. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Introducing Social Business for the Mid-Market This report provides directional guidance for mid-market companies to appropriately use Social Business to achieve their goals. Learn More. Quick look: Death of India's telegram system The 160 year-old institution hit hard by Internet, mobile phones Read More 4 methods of crowd-sourced bug detection The demands on quality are greater than ever, with so many software applications passing data through shared networks and cloud environments. With more critical systems being developed for healthcare, finance, government and defense, companies are rightly concerned with security and vulnerability issues. They are also faced with the difficulties of uncovering complex issues that would be expensive... Read More How much privacy will you have with Microsoft's 'family of devices'? Windows may only be a "shell" now, said six different times by Steve Ballmer as he revealed a new strategy for Microsoft that revolves around a "family of devices." The company will "design, create and deliver through us and through third parties a complete family of Windows-powered devices," which will include "a full spectrum of both partner and first-party devices. Read More 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 High-tech tool can help interpret health clues from crying babies Figuring out what exactly is wrong with a crying baby can be a frustrating experience for parents and doctors. Is the cry from pain, hunger or something worse? In a rather interesting development announced this week, an automated software and sensor system developed at Brown University may begin to unlock some clues. Read More Mobile malware, mainly aimed at Android devices, jumps 614% in a year Mobile malware attacks -- most of them aimed at Android devices -- are up six-fold since last year, an increase due mainly to the use of free mobile apps from sketchy vendors, according to studies by McAfee and Juniper Networks. Read More Targeted attacks exploit now-patched Windows bug revealed by Google engineer Microsoft this week said a pair of vulnerabilities, including one publicly disclosed by a Google security engineer in May, had been exploited in the wild before they were patched on Tuesday. Read More
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