Endpoint/Device Security

The recent outbreak of the Flashback trojan on Mac computers is a case study in how unprepared security professionals are for dealing with malware that's not specific to Windows.

Application control is now an absolute necessity in a comprehensive security policy because threats have evolved.

Bring-your-own-device and cloud security are just some of the topics that add to the changing threat landscape of online security.

Be wary of vendor messaging in light of today's threats, as it may be misguided. Organizations can cope with the latest concerns by applying tried-and-true security best practices.

The quest for accountability in digital communication has a new champion: Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC).

At a recent SC Magazine Roundtable, gov't security pros bemoaned the difficulty in obtaining resources. But instead of crying over spilled milk, they traded ideas for mitigating risk in a down economy.

Imagine a mobile device falling into the wrong hands - resulting in the draining of bank accounts co-opting of identities.