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[http://www.esecurityplanet.com] Internet security for IT pros Login | Register | Newsletter Close Networks Windows Wireless Mobile Browsers Open Source Patches Malware Hackers Mac OS News Trends Columnists How-Tos Buying Guides Research Center About Next Generation Firewall Search Columnists TrueCrypt Getting a New Life TrueCrypt will stay alive, thanks to devotees who are forking the encryption program's code. 'Cleaned up' code will get a new name, CipherShed, and a different open source license. By Paul Rubens | September 18, 2014 Startup Spotlight: Threat Detection Specialist ThetaRay Israeli security startup ThetaRay promises to detect zero-day attacks, hidden APTs and other threats in seconds by simultaneously analyzing all security and operational data sources. By Paul Rubens | September 16, 2014 For Bank, Mobile Device Management Offers Benefits – Some Unexpected Massachusetts' Needham Bank enjoys a bevy of benefits thanks to its mobile device management system. By Paul Rubens | September 08, 2014 Internet of Things a Potential Security Disaster Experts believe the Internet of Things will be highly insecure, at least in the early days. By Paul Rubens | September 04, 2014 Mobile Device Management: The Buying Basics Mobile device management (MDM) can help enterprises minimize security risks associated with BYOD. Here is what you need to know if you plan to purchase an MDM system. By Paul Rubens | August 22, 2014 Big Data Overwhelms Security Teams Experts say increased automation and better analytics will help security teams overwhelmed by Big Data. By Jeff Goldman | August 20, 2014 How to Minimize Enterprise File Sharing Risks File sharing and sync (FSS) services like Dropbox can expose sensitive corporate data. Luckily, there are enterprise-grade FSS alternatives. By Aaron Weiss | July 31, 2014 Are TrueCrypt Users Screwed? When developers of the TrueCrypt disk encryption program warned the open source project was insecure, it left users hanging. Fortunately, there are TrueCrypt alternatives. By Paul Rubens | July 16, 2014 Hackers Using DDoS to Distract Infosec Staff Hackers are increasingly using DDoS attacks as a kind of 'smokescreen' that helps them carry out data breaches. By Paul Rubens | June 19, 2014 Data Breach Roundup: May 2014 Third-party vendors played a significant part in a handful of data breaches in May. This is why, experts say, companies must ensure vendors are careful with their data. By Jeff Goldman | June 06, 2014 Are Anti-Malware's Days Numbered? Anti-malware software can't spot all malicious code. Is isolating end-user tasks through virtualization a better approach to security? By Paul Rubens | May 30, 2014 Managed Security Services' Role in Cloud Security A managed security service provider (MSSP) is a good option for cloud security, say experts. By Paul Rubens | May 27, 2014 How to Protect PII Personally identifiable information, or PII, is especially valuable to hackers. Here's how to make sure they don't get their hands on it. By Aaron Weiss | May 15, 2014 How to Buy Static Analysis Tools Static analysis tools can help software developers produce more secure applications. Here is what you need to know when evaluating such tools for your organization. By Paul Rubens | May 02, 2014 3 Tools for Enforcing Password Policies User passwords are often a weak link in the corporate security chain. How can security pros make users adhere to strong password policies? By Paul Rubens | March 27, 2014 Top Apps for Boosting Mobile Security Carriers of both iOS and Android mobile devices can improve their mobile security with apps that offer help with password management, encryption and other security best practices. By Aaron Weiss | March 17, 2014 How to Fight Malvertising Threat Even security-conscious enterprises like Yahoo can be compromised by attacks in which ad servers are used to deliver malware. How can you fight this 'malvertising' threat? By Aaron Weiss | February 18, 2014 10 Bitcoin Security Tips Bitcoins have the potential to revolutionize business payment transactions. But they also have some security shortcomings. Here are 10 tips for keeping Bitcoins secure. By Paul Rubens | February 10, 2014 6 Tips for Stronger Encryption In the wake of revelations about NSA backdoors in encryption systems, organizations must do everything they can to ensure their encryption is as strong as possible. By Paul Rubens | January 23, 2014 December Data Breach Roundup: Theft Prevention, and More Employee education can help prevent data breaches caused by the loss or theft of unencrypted devices, and employee monitoring is a key strategy for fighting insider theft. By Jeff Goldman | January 21, 2014 How to Secure Digital Signatures Hackers have found many ways to exploit digital certificates. What can you do to defend yourself against digital certificate risks? By Aaron Weiss | January 09, 2014 7 Security Trends to Expect in 2014 From increasingly sophisticated DDoS attacks to stuxnets to insider threats, companies have plenty to worry about when it comes to enterprise security in 2014. By Paul Rubens | December 18, 2013 November Data Breaches: More Lessons Learned In this second of two parts, we present more advice for security pros based on data breaches that occurred in November 2013, here focusing on how to fight hackers and malware. By Jeff Goldman | December 13, 2013 November Data Breaches: Learn from Others' Mistakes In this first of two parts, we look at what security professionals can learn from data breaches that occurred in November 2013. By Jeff Goldman | December 11, 2013 How to Prevent DNS Attacks Hackers like the Syrian Electronic Army are finding weaknesses to exploit in the Domain Name System. Here's how to keep your organization from falling victim to a DNS attack. 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