AOL patched a flaw allowing remote code execution when it released AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 6.5, but researchers are still urging caution for enterprise users of the application.
Looking out across the threat landscape, it is important to remain cognizant of the various threat vectors that are open and available for enterprising individuals to act upon.
Today’s world has an unprecedented need for security. From restricting access to physical resources, such as buildings and facilities, to controlling access to IT resources such as computers and networks. Verification of identity - knowing exactly who is attempting to gain access or execute a transaction - is fundamental to any security solution.
Access control is the order of the day for this issue. All of our reviews focus on aspects of access control and management. This, of course, is a key aspect of enforcing the security of the enterprise. We address the topic with two First Looks and two Group Test reviews.