Higher learning

Dan Kaplan June 18, 2008

Advanced degrees in information security are popping up with increasing frequency, but are they worth the time? Cynthia Phillips at Brandeis says yes, reports Dan Kaplan.
 

2008 Salary and career survey: More than money

Illena Armstrong June 18, 2008

Information security pros neither face wage boons nor badlands this year, reports Illena Armstrong.
 

Patching a sick health care system

April 15, 2008

As older generations of non-networked health care machines get replaced with 'smarter' network-integrated versions, the proliferation of embedded operating systems will grow.
 

Global security challenges

April 02, 2008

Global companies face a significant cultural and legal challenge when dealing with security across international borders, says James Ritchie, former principal auditor, Integralis.
 

Worth the upgrade

April 01, 2008

The TJX data breach has made wireless encryption a priority for retailers and other enterprises. Frank Washkuch Jr. finds out why.
 

The next generation

Dan Kaplan April 01, 2008

AIG's CSO Paul DeGraaff says security professionals must gauge the risks of a younger workforce, Dan Kaplan.reports.
 

Portable device security: mobile madness

Jim Carr February 01, 2008

As the experience of one insurance broker proves, securing mobile devices requires a two-pronged approach.
 

RFID/Bluetooth: convenient threats

Frank Washkuch Jr. February 01, 2008

IT pros need to move fast as RFID and Bluetooth threats move from the drawing board to the real world.
 

Firmware: hacking the chip

Deb Radcliff February 01, 2008

Attacks on the firmware that sits within computers and enterprise networks is closer than you think.
 

Product section: Look ma, no wires, but secure anyway

Peter Stephenson February 01, 2008

This month our reviews section is unplugged. We look at security for portable devices, as well as security for wireless systems.