Security from A to Z: Federated ID   27 Nov 2006 19:33 GMT
This system aims to make it easier for people to manage logins across a number of digital resources. Part of a series on hot security topics.
Source: ZDNet

Security from A to Z: Extradition   27 Nov 2006 19:21 GMT
Hacking is an international crime. Is extradition the right way for governments to go? Part of a series on hot topics in security.
Source: ZDNet

Security from A to Z: DDoS   27 Nov 2006 18:57 GMT
Denial-of-service attacks, which take down a Web resource, are used by digital blackmailers. Part of a series on hot security topics.
Source: ZDNet

Spam rates rise; will legal tactics improve?   27 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
As end-of-year spam rates skyrocket, the European Union has renewed calls for concrete actions to fight the problem, pointing to efforts in the Netherlands and Finland that show the scourge can be fought cost-efficiently. But mounting evidence indicates that cybergangs won't wait.
Source: Computerworld

News Briefs   27 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
Short IT news items.
Source: Computerworld

Federal Rules May Not Fully Secure Online Banking Sites   27 Nov 2006 05:14 GMT
Banks and credit unions are working to meet federal guidelines for stronger authentication of online users, but some IT managers say that won’t be enough to truly secure Web banking systems.
Source: Computerworld

DOD Report to Detail Dangers of Foreign Software   27 Nov 2006 05:14 GMT
A task force commissioned by the U.S. Department of Defense plans to report early next year that software developed overseas for the military could be a conduit for Trojan horses and other malware.
Source: Computerworld

Security Log   27 Nov 2006 05:14 GMT
A brief book review and news items on information security.
Source: Computerworld

Putting the Brakes on Net Integration   27 Nov 2006 05:14 GMT
An assessment of an acquisition target's network shows Mathias Thurman that he'll almost have to start from scratch.
Source: Computerworld

Protecting Critical Data in Small Organizations: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity and Other Key Aspects of IT Strategy   27 Nov 2006 05:14 GMT
This paper reveals some top areas of concern in IT among small business executives and IT leaders such as server backup, disaster recovery and business continuity. Data protection practices including tape, online backup, disk backup and other processes are explored. Gain valuable insight into how your peers are managing and protecting their data.
Source: Computerworld