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AlienVault gives mimecast control and visibility over its endpoint devices

The fully unified security architecture also helps the cloud service organization achieve ISO27001 certification

California (US) & London (UK): AlienVault, creator of OSSIM - the de facto standard open source SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), yesterday confirmed how it has helped Mimecast gain valuable insight into the security events occurring on their grid. AlienVault’s OSSIM powered Unified Security Management Platform gives Mimecast an overview, compiled together in a control panel, that delivers visibility of what is happening in all its distributed data centers and remote devices. On top of the basic key service AlienVault’s solution also offers vulnerability scanning, executive reporting and network management.

: YVONNE ESKENZI; InfoSecurity; Posted On Tuesday, 17 April 2012 10:16

Report on how hackers can hack your Facebook account

Late in 2011, Max Schrems asked Facebook for a profile the social networking company assembled based on his posts, likes and friends. Max received a 1200 page PDF file with lots of personal details. Being a law student, understandably, Max examined the information from a privacy perspective. But what about security? Imperva has examined the content from Max’s report and asked:

: DARSHNA KAMANI; InfoSecurity; Posted On Monday, 16 April 2012 04:25

41% of people believe online banking and shopping is akin to playing Russian Roulette

This is because of the belief that it’s only a matter of time before they’re breached!

Women are more cynical about online security than men!

: YVONNE ESKENZI; InfoSecurity; Posted On Monday, 16 April 2012 04:23

Threat Intelligence: What to Share?

Year after year, I hear the same refrain in information security: "We need to share more data about security threats.” I know I've been singing the same song myself for at least a decade, too.