The trouble with S/MIME e-mail encryption

With careful planning, S/MIME can be nearly effortless after the initial install -- until you need to scan, inspect, or search the encrypted messages... more

Win the security numbers game

Lumping many sets of security requirements into fewer security bands leads to lower costs, better management, and higher security... more

Don't trust a public PC with your digital identity

Checking your e-mail at an airport or hotel kiosk exposes you to identity theft... more

Risk-analysis tools provide the big security picture

New breed of products calculates risk ratings of PCs based on what files they contain... more

IT security admins, get to know your known unknowns

Tempting though it may be to ignore little oddities on the network, exercise some initiative in the name of security... more

Macs' low popularity keeps them safer from hacking and malware

From Windows to Flash to QuickTime and iTunes, malicious hackers target the most popular platforms ... more

How to manage IT security -- without a tech background

Following this advice and focusing on data protection, even a nontechnical person can be a CSO... more

Learn cloud security before it's too late

Cloud computing is real, it's here, and it will be adopted by your company, whether you're ready or not... more

Windows autorun may autoinfect

USB-based malware is the new boot virus and IT admins need to disable autorun in Microsoft Windows... more

Prepare for the next password attack

Malicious hackers have a host of tools and techniques for stealing your passwords -- be prepared... more