- In the world of ITSM, security plays a key role and must be properly factored into the design and delivery of services.
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Apple Patches Flawed Leopard, Tiger
US-CERT issues Technical Security Alert as Apple updates its operating systems with 11 patches.
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This whitepaper focuses on the latest techniques spammers are using to deliver content through existing spam-blocking defenses, such as image spam, as well as Symantec's approach to solving the problem of image spam, botnets and other threats.
Threats & Alerts 
Mal/TinyDL-R is a malicious program for the Windows platform.
- Troj/Agent-GPR is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
- Troj/Defusxyd-A is a backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
- Troj/Zbot-E is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
- W32/IRCBot.BHW.Backdoor is a Trojan that will infect Windows systems.
- Troj/SpWadA-Gen is a Trojan for the Windows platform.
Risk Management
After announcing last week that Windows Vista SP1 will not be available until mid-March, the company relaxes that restriction for some customers.
- Low-priced applications by Postini have mix-and-match appeal.
- Enterprise security and PC tech support for consumers on display at DEMO.
- With the acquisition, the payment-services arm of the online auctioneer took the first step in new CEO's drive for more secure shopping.
- New technology is designed to be a little more flexible than older products. Kids will probably still resent it.
- A new high-end security appliance from Cisco scales to full 10GbE and two million simultaneous connections.
Security Best Practices
PGP and GPG ensure e-mail stays between the sender and its intended recipient.
- The company integrates its antivirus engine with a firewall to watch all traffic flowing in and out of the computer.
- Safeguarding data doesn't need to be elaborate or expensive. Here are five tips to help you improve your cyber security.
- New managed service from Renaissance uses Trapeze and AirDefense to help lock down retail networks.
- New versions for 2008 add more intelligent filtering and greatly improve performance.
- The biggest threat to your data may not be hackers, but disgruntled, duplicitous, or just plain clueless insiders. Fortunately, there are tools at your disposal.
Spammers Go Old School as Gimmicks Fail
Symantec finds image-based spam is losing out in favor of text links that people still seem all too willing to click.
Volume Buyers to Get Vista SP1 Early
After announcing last week that Windows Vista SP1 will not be available until mid-March, the company relaxes that restriction for some customers.
OpenID Gets Star Power
With Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, IBM and VeriSign joining its board, the notion of an online universal identifier doesn't look like a pipe dream any more.
Top 10 Security Trends
Remember when your biggest fear was a virus outbreak? The latest round of threats will make CISO's positively nostalgic for those simpler times.
The Boeing Dreamliner "Security"
In some situations -- like 30,000 feet in the air -- an ironclad firewall is incredibly important.
Two-Factor Authentication, Get Used to It
Banks, e-commerce concerns and the federal government are clamoring for stronger authentication to combat theft and fraud. One company is all too happy to oblige.
Symantec Finds Scope of IT Risk Widening
Network availability now tops security among IT managers' concerns, while worries grow beyond hackers to include misplaced equipment and thumb drives.
Symantec Readies Flexible Family Safety Software
New technology is designed to be a little more flexible than older products. Kids will probably still resent it.
VoIP Vulnerabilities Get Star Billing in Report
Predicting top five threats for 2008, Sipera Systems advises 'heightened awareness' of potential perils.
E-Mail Scandal Drives Storage Lesson Home
Poor e-mail retention policies can put companies at risk and land them in court.
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Security Advisors
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Information Security Trends
Reports on the latests trends affecting the security within corporate computing environments.
Intrusion/Detection Products
Briefings on the latest products for monitoring network intruders.
Security News
eSecurityPlanet reports daily on news affecting security with corporate computing environments.
Glossary
A comprehensive dictionary of computer security terms, kept up to date with frequent updates.
Security Discussion
An interactive community discussion forum for sharing insight into threats and solutions.
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