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Finance Sector Ahead of the Curve on Security

While banks recognise the risks of privileged rights other organisations should follow their lead

Manchester (UK) and Boston (MA): Avecto today revealed that as the migration to Windows 7 is proving a catalyst to organisations, banks are stepping up to the challenge to protect themselves against malware attacks abusing admin rights. In its dealings with more than 50 banks globally, Avecto found that while enterprises in most sectors are aware of the risks posed by standard users with admin rights the finance sector is ahead of the curve when it comes to eliminating them.

: REGINE HARTMANN; InfoSecurity; Posted On Wednesday, 21 December 2011 14:35

Cisco report confirms need for better IT security education

Infosecurity Europe says Cisco report confirms need for better IT security education

London, UK: In its reaction to the research from Cisco – claiming to show a “startling” lack of concern about security amongst students and young professionals – Infosecurity Europe says this highlights the need for better and more pervasive education on the subject of IT security.

: HANNAH RAFFERTY; InfoSecurity; Posted On Wednesday, 21 December 2011 14:25

2012 IT Security Predictions: Blanket Encryption or Apocalypse Now!

London: This year has provided us with every type of security drama possible from major insider breaches such as WikiLeaks and the UBS insider, to the Norwegian Army data breach, the Sony hack and the demise of DigiNotar. It has truly been a game of two halves – the first half manic and dramatic, the second half steady but still tension-filled with its unfolding stream of incidents.

: BILL BOYLE; InfoSecurity; Posted On Wednesday, 21 December 2011 14:06

Survey finds more organisations are combining their physical and logical security including better return on investment in managing risks

A recent research survey shows that increasing numbers of organisations are combining their physical and logical security (sometimes called security convergence), a process that leads to improved efficiencies plus a better return on investment (ROI) in managing risks. The initiative for the survey was triggered by the new interest in the subject which is being promoted by the ASIS International European Security Converged subcommittee led by Alessandro Lega with the support of eleven members from eight different European countries. “These results,” said Alessandro Lega, “ show the need to keep the momentum in promoting Security Convergence across Europe. As far as threats are converging from a technological and operational stand point, we need to make sure that corporate security organizations are not going to waste time and resources in fighting each other.”