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Startup Velostrata claims to solve key issue preventing businesses from adopting cloud services
The company said it will offer hybrid cloud software that lets organizations offload data more securely to public cloud services.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Cyberattacks drive Rutgers to spend more on IT security
The university cited growing cybersecurity costs as one of the reasons why it raised tuition and fees 2.3% for the 2015-16 school year
By Justine Brown • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Report: Cybercriminals increasingly focusing on new account creation
NuData found a significant jump in the number of new accounts identified as high-risk or fraudulent in just the last three months.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Appeals court grants FTC authority to regulate corporate cybersecurity
The agency wants to hold hotel operator Wyndham Worldwide Corp. accountable for data breaches that led to fraudulent charges.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Kaspersky study: Recovery costs for security incidents higher in virtualized environments
Companies need to recognize that virtualization can require different security solutions than traditional environments, the study noted.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Survey: Employees' Apple devices rarely comply with standard enterprise security requirements
Centrify found the devices used at work could benefit from more rigorous security controls.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Deep DiveHow CIOs can manage unauthorized IT lurking in the shadows
The presence of unapproved software and apps downloaded within an organization is out of control, according to Cisco. What’s the best way for tech professionals to address it?
By Justine Brown • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Will renewed interest in cybersecurity spur DRM's comeback?
Experts report that enterprises are taking a new look at Digital Rights Management, which had previously been plagued by usability issues.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Report: DOL has 'significant deficiencies' in information security
The Inspector General’s report outlines problems with access control, third-party oversight and configuration management.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Cisco report: Successful exploits of Adobe Flash vulnerabilities skyrocketing
The 2015 Midyear Security Report found more Flash Player vulnerabilities so far in 2015 than the annual totals for any year since 2001.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 20, 2015 -
China might revise its banking cybersecurity rules
Government officials told U.S. tech companies — including IBM, Microsoft and Cisco Systems — that it will seek opinions on a new version.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Microsoft releases emergency update for IE vulnerability
The company said a flaw allows attackers to execute code with the current user's privileges.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 19, 2015 -
IRS: New review detected 220K more hacking incidents than initially reported
Attackers gained access to personal tax information through the agency's "Get Transcript" online application.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Ex-employees accuse Russian antivirus company of generating false positives to damage rivals
The researchers claim some of the attacks were ordered by co-founder Eugene Kaspersky to retaliate against rivals he believed were mimicking his software.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
BYODilemma: How to protect company data once it walks out the door
What can CIOs do to help protect sensitive information on mobile devices when employees travel beyond company perimeters?
By Justine Brown • Aug. 17, 2015 -
U.S. businesses urge Obama to press China on tech issues
In preparation for President Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit, tech companies want Obama to share their concerns and push for a resolution.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Cisco CEO hints company shopping spree is far from over
Cisco announced higher than expected earnings this week, with revenue rising 4% from the prior year.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 13, 2015 -
9 charged in hacking-based insider trading case
The case marks the first time U.S. prosecutors have brought criminal charges for a securities fraud scheme involving hacked insider information.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Cisco: CIOs should take shadow IT threat more seriously
A study revealed the majority of unauthorized apps fall into the categories of Software-as-a-Service or Infrastructure-as-a-Service.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Appeals court to consider whether USITC can block import of digital goods
Tech trade groups say the decision could have negative effects on cloud computing.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Study: 'Bug bounties' on the rise among major businesses
The tactic is giving companies an alternative way to address supply and demand in cybersecurity.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Google vows to improve mobile device security
As security concerns continue to grow, the company is looking to get ahead of the game.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 7, 2015 -
New Senate cybersecurity bill would require additional agency accountability
The proposal, from Senators Orrin Hatch and Tom Carper, could end up as an amendment to CISA.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 7, 2015 -
IT researchers reveal hackers can transmit stolen data via sound waves
The technique was demonstrated during the Black Hat annual security conference in Las Vegas.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act stalls in Senate
Further debate on the bill, which encourages the sharing of cyberthreat information, will wait until after lawmakers return from August recess.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 6, 2015
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