September 2015 Issue of SCMagazine
September 2015
Editorial
Defining a virtual act of war
The questions regarding a more consistent reliance on offensive capabilities are concerning.
Update
News briefs, September 2015
Breaking security news including Hacking Team, Uconnect, malware and more.
Briefs: Company news, September 2015
Personnel announcements, M&A activity and other happenings in the security marketplace.
Threat of the month
Threat of the month, September 2015
Zero day
2 minutes on
2 minutes on: Hackers spread malware via Yahoo ads
Hackers who previously exploited vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash have now used advertising on Yahoo's largest websites to distribute malware to billions.
Skills in Demand
Skills in demand: Senior security engineer
Skills in demand: Senior security engineer
Me and my job
Debate
Debate: Device manufacturers take a comprehensive approach to securing consumer products.
Debate: Device manufacturers take a comprehensive approach to securing consumer products.
Opinion
The accountability gap
As mobile and cloud dominate the future of the enterprise, security and accountability are falling through the cracks.
CSO's desk
Standing before the board
Public and media focus on data breaches and regulatory fees have dramatically deepened the focus on information security for executive boards.
Features
A question of balance
The gap between a breach and its detection allows bad guys plenty of opportunity to wreak havoc, reports Joe Aragona.
Cyberarmies rising?
When does cyberespionage cross the line into cyberwar? Adam Segal at the Council on Foreign Relations has answers. Lee Sustar reports.
Integrate mobile
Even the best security people can't be expected to know the whole zoo of devices being used across a large organization, reports James Hale.
Young hackers: Criminal or innovator?
Youthful mischief online can wreak havoc for offenders. Can IT security community leaders provide alternatives? Lee Sustar investigates.
Case studies
In the driver's seat: Case study
To ensure it could effectively react to all alerts, IDT put in place an automation solution. Greg Masters reports.
Product opener
A new approach to securing the enterprise
This month, we are looking at endpoint security products, an interesting group because what endpoint security really means has changed over the years.
Group Test 1
ESET Endpoint Security
ESET Endpoint Security is one of the products that does a lot of different functions.
Guidance Software EnCase Endpoint Security
EnCase Endpoint Security really has two parts: Threat Detection and Incident Response.
Invincea Advanced Endpoint Protection (AEP)
Advanced Endpoint Protection (AEP) is a very competent anti-malware tool that really focuses on the task at hand: protecting the endpoint from malware threats.
Pulse Secure PulseWorkspace
Pulse Secure PulseWorkspace is just for mobile device endpoints. It functions on iOS or Android and, as we are seeing more frequently, it depends on ...
Raytheon | Websense SureView Insider Threat
SureView Insider Threat is largely an investigative platform.
SentinelOne EPP (Endpoint Protection Platform)
SentinelOne EPP (Endpoint Protection Platform) is an anti-malware approach to endpoint security on Windows, OS X and Android devices.
ThreatTrack Security VIPRE Business Premium
VIPRE Business Premium is one of the endpoint products that focuses on malware and it does it well.
Trend Micro Smart Protection Complete
While Smart Protection Complete suite has a strong anti-malware component, it also features port and device controls, endpoint encryption and DLP.
First Look
Dragos Security CyberLens
There are several important differences between this solution and the run-of-the-mill asset discovery tools.
Last Word
A complex approach = cost savings
Companies can benefit by using a complex security approach, says A1QA's Aleksey Abramovich.
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SC Magazine Articles
- Women in IT Security: 10 Power Players
- Report: Phishing costs average organization $3.7 million per year
- Scanner identifies thousands of malicious Android apps on Google Play, other markets
- Women in IT Security: Women of influence
- DARPA seeks to develop program that drastically improves DDoS defense
- DOJ issues new 'stingray' policies and begins requiring a warrant
- Outdated websites deliver TeslaCrypt via Neutrino Exploit Kit: Heimdal
- Scammers and schemers look to cash in on Ashley Madison breach
- ACLU asks DOJ to withhold funds for LAPD body cams
- A question of balance between security solutions and the people who use it