Cisco says controversial NIST crypto – potential NSA backdoor -- 'not invoked' in products

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	Cisco says controversial NIST crypto – potential NSA backdoor -- 'not invoked' in products Controversial crypto technology known as Dual EC DRBG, thought to be a backdoor for the National Security Agency, ended up in some Cisco products as part of their code libraries. But Cisco says they cannot be used because it chose other crypto as an operational default which can't be changed. Read More WHITE PAPER: AT&T How to navigate the ever-changing mobile device landscape Smartphones, tablets, social networks, and cloud services are all popular, incredibly useful, and a security risk. These days, the security focus is on mobile devices, as they tend to be used a lot to work with corporate information. Learn More In this Issue In terms of security, IT execs see no option to BlackBerry DEMO Fall 2013: SnoopWall shuts the door on mobile hackers and creeps Hackers steal customer information from PR Newswire Federal Security Breaches Traced to User Noncompliance Advanced attackers seen moving to sophisticated hacking technique Essential considerations when making changes to security Apple's claim of unbreakable iMessage encryption 'basically lies,' researchers say Apple iPhones, iPads get intrusion-detection and prevention from start-up Fallout from Snowden leaks could hinder next NSA chief World's craziest Halloween coffins 20 must-see products at DEMO 2013 The unsung women of technology WHITE PAPER: New Relic Secure, Reliable & Proven APM for the Enterprise Your organization depends on your web applications to do business -- from customer facing eCommerce,banking or travel applications, to mission-critical applications for your employees or partners. When it comes to performance, visitors' expectations for service and reliability are high. Read Now In terms of security, IT execs see no option to BlackBerry The plight of BlackBerry has gotten so bad that heavy satire has stepped in. But IT executives say the absence of a comparably secure alternative is no joking matter. Read More DEMO Fall 2013: SnoopWall shuts the door on mobile hackers and creeps DEMO Fall 2013: SnoopWall shuts the door on mobile hackers and creeps At DEMO Fall 2013, Keith Shaw gets a demo of SnoopWall, which lets phone and tablet users turn off port access for apps that might be malware, spyware or other security risks. From: Network World Videos Views: 24 4 ratings Time: 02:33 More in Science & Technology Read More Hackers steal customer information from PR Newswire Hackers managed to steal a database containing customer credentials and contact information from PR Newswire, a major press release distribution service that's used by tens of thousands of companies and public relations agencies. Read More Federal Security Breaches Traced to User Noncompliance In an effort to lock down agency data and control access points, cybersecurity professionals in the federal government fail to consider the experience of end users, who say security policies are burdensome and often resort to workarounds. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aruba Networks 10 Steps to Improving the Mobile User Experience This paper will outline the essential network infrastructure and support best practices necessary to deliver an optimized mobile end-user experience, and offer 10 recommended steps that lead to higher end-user satisfaction. Learn more. Advanced attackers seen moving to sophisticated hacking technique Sophisticated attackers could soon adopt an innovative technique for bypassing one of the most effective mechanisms for preventing a Windows security breach, researchers say. Read More Essential considerations when making changes to security When it comes to security policies and practices, there are rules (both written and unwritten) that need to be adhered to. An organization simply cannot implement changes to security on the fly as it could lead to disaster. Yet, there are times when changes are necessary, or mandated due to an incident response plan. In that instance, what should business leaders be focusing on? Read More Apple's claim of unbreakable iMessage encryption 'basically lies,' researchers say A close look at Apple's iMessage system shows the company could easily intercept communications on the service despite its assurances to the contrary, researchers claimed Thursday at a security conference. Read More Apple iPhones, iPads get intrusion-detection and prevention from start-up Start-up Skycure today makes its debut with what's described as intrusion-detection and prevention package for mobile devices. The IDS/IPS from Skycure initially supports Apple iOS iPhones and iPads, with Android anticipated for a later date. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Wi-Fi Challenge NWW Jun-Aug13 Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences Whether you are in retail, hospitality, healthcare, transportation, or another industry, keeping and attracting customers is crucial to the success of your organization. Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences can help you improve customer loyalty and increase revenue. Learn more. Fallout from Snowden leaks could hinder next NSA chief Whoever succeeds Gen. Keith Alexander as the next director of the National Security Agency will be stuck weathering the fallout from the Edward Snowden media leaks for the conceivable future. Read More World's craziest Halloween coffins From KISS caskets to lions and airplanes, a plethora of burial boxes populate the world Read More 20 must-see products at DEMO 2013 DEMO Fall 2013 kicks off this week, giving more than 40 startups and entrepreneurs the chance to introduce their products to the world. Read More The unsung women of technology Sure, you've heard of Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper. But how about Frances Allen, Deborah Estrin or Radia Perlman? Read More
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