Open networks are heterogeneous environment where users like to use all the applications and systems at any given time. In a heterogeneous environment, each department run different hardware and software, but you can control the protocols which will work on this environment.
Universities are famous for open network. Most Universities network is comprised of a Bank [...]
Have you ever thought of losing something and you cannot live without it? Yes, that something can be your identity. Phishing is a practice of luring unsuspecting Internet users to a fake Web site by using authentic-looking email with the real organization’s logo, in an attempt to steal passwords, financial or personal information. In [...]
The State of California has adopted ISO/IEC 27002 as its standard for information security and recommends other organizations and vendors to use this standard as guidance in their efforts to comply with California law.
To achieve an ongoing compliance, major organizations require tools to comply with standard such as ISO 27002/ISO27001. vsRisk is an easy to [...]
Another report of a laptop stolen, this one containing reams of sensitive customer information. The laptop was later returned in the same office complex, to a room which was reportedly locked; however, the sensitive data on the laptop was not encrypted.
According to a San Francisco Chronicle article by Deborah Gage (Aug 6, 2008, pg. C1): [...]
The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry & Data Security Standard) was established by credit card companies to create a unified security standard for handling credit card information. The retail service industry now understands the strategic significance of PCI DSS compliance, which was demonstrated when TJX announced that their system was compromised for more than 17 [...]
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