Employees are Still Unaware of the Need for Information Security
“Careless talk costs lives” was one of the slogans on posters displayed during the Second World War. It was a warning to people to avoid discussing confidential matters in public places, where spies could eavesdrop on vital secrets. Many people also know the saying “wall have ears”. Yet in enterprises and other organizations, too few […]
Time to Put Up Your Defences
The world is a dangerous place and a simple firewall just won’t cut it when it comes to this generations highly advanced weaponry, the weapon of knowledge, the knowledge you have turned against you. Warfare is no longer only on the battlefield but on the Internet where anyone with some knowledge of hacking becomes a […]
Diamonds are Forever and So (Unfortunately) Is Biometric Security
They last a lifetime and they never change. Fingerprints, irises and even gaits (as in walking) are immutable, if you discount the use of surgery. That is what makes them such reliable identifiers and the basis of different biometric security systems. From science fiction and spy films, we now have smartphones (iPhones for example) that […]
Androids, Apples, the Long Distance Wipe and Mobile Computing Security
Statistics from reputable sources are clear: Symantec of anti-virus software fame found that 73% of organisations it contacted saw higher levels of efficiency as a key advantage. Deloitte, the audit firm, has said that 71% of enterprises are already deploying mobile apps. That means opportunity for faster sales reactions, improved productivity and even lower operating […]
Information Security – Are Companies Giving Up?
With the security threats around today, the sheer mass of information and the vulnerabilities to attack, it has to be admitted that information security is a challenge.
Information Security – What Do You Think It’s All About?
When was the last time you saw a survey on Information security in enterprises? It’s a topic that often means different things to different people.