Users of IBM’s Midrange Line Fall Short on Security Controls   06 Nov 2006 06:03 GMT
Many companies that use IBM’s System i hardware line don’t have adequate controls in place for protecting the data stored on the machines, according to system audits by a security vendor.
Source: Computerworld

IT Needs to Take Proper Precautions, Says IBM Exec   06 Nov 2006 06:03 GMT
Ian Jarman, IBM’s System i product manager, says in an interview that despite the midrange line’s strong reputation on security, users need to make sure they’re taking all the appropriate precautions.
Source: Computerworld

News Briefs   06 Nov 2006 06:03 GMT
Short IT news items.
Source: Computerworld

Undisclosed Flaws Undermine IT Defenses   06 Nov 2006 06:03 GMT
Preparing for attacks that target unpatched vulnerabilities may not be enough, according to some users and analysts who say IT managers need to be ready for attempts to exploit unknown security flaws.
Source: Computerworld

Macs and PCs, secure together   06 Nov 2006 06:03 GMT
The latest version of Sophos Security Suite for Small Business is an excellent complement to external firewalls and other intrusion-prevention techniques, especially for businesses without the resources for full-on sysadmin staffing.
Source: Computerworld

Botnet Threat   06 Nov 2006 06:03 GMT
Frankly Speaking: Frank Hayes worries that IT is shrugging off the threat botnets pose to corporate and national infrastructure security.
Source: Computerworld

Police blotter: Child porn blamed on computer virus   03 Nov 2006 18:00 GMT
In this week's installment, a former eighth-grade teacher blames a virus when police discover computer images of child porn.
Source: ZDNet

ACS: Securing Sensitive Data in Business Process Outsourcing   03 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) needed to protect data from unauthorized access- using centralized deployment and management to accommodate a distributed infrastructure and thousands of remote users. In this webinar, learn what business drivers led ACS to deploy encryption, and see the solution it chose and successfully implemented. View now.
Source: Computerworld

Reduce the Risk of Lost or Stolen Data   03 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
Sensitive data can wreak havoc (and cost millions) if it's lost or stolen- and it can happen anytime. In this webcast, industry experts share the best ways to prevent this insidious threat. View now for trends and recommendations, hard-won deployment experience, and tips on protecting customer confidentiality and slashing costs.
Source: Computerworld

2006 Annual Study: Cost of a Data Breach   03 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
Lost or stolen company information can be costly, but exactly how much does it cost? This new Ponemon Institute study summarizes the actual data breach costs- often into eight figures- incurred by 31 organizations that lost confidential customer information. Download now for key findings, detailed cost breakdowns, and more.
Source: Computerworld