American Express most trusted company for privacy, study finds   28 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
The Ponemon Institute's list of the top-rated companies in the U.S. in terms of privacy is out, and American Express topped the rankings for the second year in a row.
Source: Computerworld

Operationalizing Security & Policy Compliance - A Unified Approach for IT, Audit and Operation Teams   28 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Qualys) This paper provides a detailed discussion of the internal and external regulatory challenges now faced by organizations, the scope of these challenges, and of the ways in which they can be addressed through better business processes and automation.
Source: Computerworld

The Laws of Vulnerabilities: 6 Axioms for Understanding Risk   28 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Qualys) This paper describes The Laws of Vulnerabilities, which include six axioms about the behavior of vulnerabilities gleaned from a continuous long-term research project launched by Qualys in 2002. Qualys analyzed a global data pool of nearly 50 million IP scans to produce the most complete analysis of past, current, and future vulnerability trends. Data analysis resulted in The Laws of Vulnerabilities and is described in this paper. Insight from The Laws of Vulnerabilities helps security professionals worldwide systematically prevent exploits of IP-related vulnerabilities.
Source: Computerworld

Users want more tools to slay spam   28 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
Most e-mail users already turn to antispam tools to keep unsolicited messages out of their in-boxes, but they want even more tools, according to an online survey sponsored by the Email Sender and Provider Coalition.
Source: Computerworld

Hackers build private IM to keep out the law   28 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
Hackers have built their own encrypted instant-message program to shield themselves from law enforcement and security analysts trying to spy on them.
Source: Computerworld

Winning the PCI Compliance Battle - A Guide for Merchants and Member Service Providers   28 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Qualys) This guide reviews the basics of PCI, including who must comply, compliance requirements, validation requirements and penalties for non compliance. It also examines several, must have functions when selecting a network testing service and provides a quick introduction to QualysGuard PCI.
Source: Computerworld

Preventing Digital Crime - Government Regulation or Industry Standards   28 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Qualys) Digital crime incidents are rising rapidly as criminals become ever more sophisticated and ambitious. Organized crime is now taking an active role in electronic thefts. This leaves businesses with mounting financial losses and the additional cost of keeping perpetrators at bay. Security administrators need to be more proactive about preventing attacks, making vulnerability assessments a crucial tool in their portfolio.
Source: Computerworld

How One Company Conquered the Audit Challenge   28 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Qualys) The Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) manages a global network that serves Marines and their families. With thousands of nodes spread throughout the world, security is a real concern. MCCS chose a managed service to conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and prioritize patches and fixes. The service has saved time and money while contributing to peace of mind. MCCS manager of network services Randy Harris talks about the project.
Source: Computerworld

There's a Hole in Your Network -- Vulnerability Management Is No Mystery   28 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Qualys) Open networks and supply chain integration create great business opportunities but also elevate security risks substantially. The bad guys are using more sophisticated tools to create viruses, worms, rootkits and other attacks, and malware is spreading faster than ever. Learn how vulnerability management allows you to keep on top of these problems by identifying an organization's greatest security vulnerabilities, proactively recommending fixes, and measuring the success of your network security.
Source: Computerworld

On Demand Security Audits and Vulnerability Management   28 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Qualys) This white paper explains the value of the various approaches to network security. It focuses on the unique role of vulnerability management, and automated security audits in particular. The paper concludes with a description of the QualysGuard solution. Download this paper now to learn more.
Source: Computerworld