3rd party software, not Microsoft's, blamed for 76% of vulnerabilities on average PC

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	3rd party software, not Microsoft's, blamed for 76% of vulnerabilities on average PC Don't blame Microsoft if your PC is insecure, because three quarters of reported security vulnerabilities in 2013 were found in third-party software and not Microsoft programs. Yet also according to the Denmark-based security firm Secunia that analyzed vulnerabilities in the top 50 most-used software products, the number of holes in Windows 7 and XP doubled in 2013 and Windows 8 was the operating system... Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Sophos Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Data Protection Get the information you need to choose the right encryption product – compliments of Sophos. Click to continue In this Issue Why you need to segment your network for security Nearly all apps are vulnerable in some way, report says RSA Conference Recap: Positive Direction for Security Industry Meetup site down after hacker sought to extort $300 from CEO Google Map jacker called a hero by feds he wiretapped Stephen Colbert pitches own security solution at RSA Conference The paranoid's survival guide, part 1: How to protect your personal data WHITE PAPER: Symantec Security Requirements for Electronic Health Records Download this whitepaper to learn about the challenges surrounding the new world of EHR technology, including the requirements that govern protecting confidential patient data online. The report also details the measures that organizations need to start taking now to prepare for the upcoming changes in the healthcare industry. Learn More>> Why you need to segment your network for security Pen tester Mark Wolfgang argues segmenting for security is a key piece of an overall defense-in-depth strategy. Here he explains why and how to accomplish it in your organization (registration required) Read More Nearly all apps are vulnerable in some way, report says Cenzic, a developer of application security assessment tools, has published a report (PDF) that claims 96% of all apps tested showed at least one security issue, ranging from poor programming practices to excessive access. Read More WHITE PAPER: PC Connection | Cisco | Intel® Overcoming the Security Challenges of the Cloud PC Connection, in partnership with Cisco and Intel®, recently conducted a survey to learn how organizations are using the cloud. In this white paper, you'll learn what you can do to mitigate security concerns and make the most out of the cloud. View Now RSA Conference Recap: Positive Direction for Security Industry Last week's RSA Conference was a whirlwind of meetings, presentations, and unusual west coast rain storms. I'm not sure about the attendance numbers but it seemed especially busy - not surprising after the many cybersecurity events of 2013. I met with around 40 different security vendors throughout the week and heard some encouraging news. Rather than crow about the latest technology fad or... Read More Meetup site down after hacker sought to extort $300 from CEO Meetup's website remained offline Monday, the victim of a massive DDoS attack, which began last week with an email asking the company's CEO to cough up US$300, or else. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP Rethinking Your Enterprise Security The world is constantly evolving, and always connected, and your enterprise must be too. Enterprises realize they need to focus on a sustainable approach to security and risk management - one that is designed to address the new wave of vulnerabilities that prevail due to increasing trends in IT consumerization, mobility, and cloud computing. Learn More Google Map jacker called a hero by feds he wiretapped When you Google a business, do you trust the Google Map listing enough to call the phone number or use it for navigation purposes? You totally shouldn't, according to Bryan Seely. Read More Stephen Colbert pitches own security solution at RSA Conference Stephen Colbert's pitch for new data security company "Cloud Fog" and other highlights from RSA Conference keynote in San Francisco. Read More The paranoid's survival guide, part 1: How to protect your personal data Who says privacy is dead? While it's true that marketers, the government, data aggregators and others are gathering and analyzing more data than ever about every individual, you can still exert some control over what's out there, who's tracking you and what they do with that information. Read More
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