Security News

Internet of Things adoption is gaining momentum (Help Net Security)

2015-02-24 09:41

Enterprise adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) is starting to gain momentum, fueled by a mix of technological, political and social factors. The declining costs of sensors, connectivity and proce...

#internet #internetofthings #security

Redmond boffins build coffins for exploit kits (The Register)

2015-02-24 09:19

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Insider threats continue to dominate (Help Net Security)

2015-02-24 09:19

Ordinary employees, privileged users and the supply chain – such as contractors and third party service providers – are all conduits for a traditional insider threat, according to Vormetric. But the s...

#security #threat

Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation capability requirements need re-prioritization (Help Net Security)

2015-02-24 08:35

There is a lot to like in the $6 billion Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program being administered by the DHS across more than 100 federal civilian agencies. The DHS has done an excellent...

#mitigation #security

Mobile apps left vulnerable for months (Help Net Security)

2015-02-24 08:06

McAfee Labs researchers found that mobile app providers have been slow to address the most basic SSL vulnerabilities: improper digital certificate chain validation. In September 2014, the CERT at C...

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