Where is that old stalwart of data network security – the firewall – heading?
The Evolution of the Firewall How firewalls are changing to fight against new threats
Humans are the Weakest Links in IT Security And you should not take them for granted!
Employees continue to be the greatest source of security breaches in enterprises according to a report from Forrester Research.
Office Politics can hurt your IT Here's what you can do about it...
Office politics are present in every organisation and in every instance, it has the power to poison the company from the inside out. When it happens within the IT department, not only can it demoralise staff, but it also puts your data and business at risk. Minimise the politics, and you increase the effectiveness of your IT department.
Cisco to Acquire Sourcefire, the Makers of Open Source Snort and Clam AV for $2.7B Hopes to Bolster Security Strategy
Cisco Systems today announced an agreement to purchase Sourcefire, the makers of the open source intrusion detection/protection system, Snort. The deal is reported to be $2.7 billion in cash.
Is Your Data Security Technology a Moral Hazard? How more may be less!
In the insurance world, moral hazard is where an insured person takes more risks because the potential costs of such risks are taken care of by another party. In IT there is something very similar.
Ensure that you secure those security appliances or you may find yourself becoming a victim of irony
Beware of hidden risks. Your network may be under threat from the very things that you are hoping will protect it.