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The cloudy world of passwords (Authentication)
With the growth of social networking, online media consumption and cloud computing, every day millions of people log in to a variety of different sites using a username and password or PIN combination. However, over the last few months there have been a number of high-profile hacking attacks that have pointed to the inherent weakness of the fixed password authentication systems that control access to these services.
Understanding social engineering (General Security)
At the heart of many of the malicious ploys that we see online is one underlying concept: social engineering. Deceptive social engineering tactics are interwoven throughout the Web, as you shop, bank, and socialize. Keep reading to learn how to recognize these attacks and avoid them.
Lessons learned at RSA Conferences (Video)
In this video, Philippe Courtot, the Chairman and CEO of Qualys, offers insight into the past and present of the RSA Conference. He talks about how it has been growing and how it became the key information security event in the world. He mentions hot topics over the years and focuses on news from this year's edition of the event - especially on cloud computing and related challenges.
The smart grid, it's all about security (Opinions)
All too often you read about security breaches that cost firms millions of dollars or hit individuals with loss of personal data or both. But all this pales in comparison when you consider the implications of a security breach somewhere on the electrical grid.
Does Web 2.0 need Web security 2.0? (Web Security)
As web applications evolve in complexity and adopt new technologies, security methodologies and tools must be sure to keep pace. This article looks at the current state of web-security and offer an insight into what is needed for Web security 2.0 to stay relevant and challenge emerging web-application threats.
Q&A: Google hacking (Interviews)
Robert Abela is a Technical Manager at Acunetix and in this interview he discusses the importance of Google for security research, provides tips on Google for information gathering and more.
It's time to embrace the shift to the cloud (Opinions)
While the SaaS and cloud computing revolution is well underway, there still is much work to be achieved before the core infrastructure and associated services are as secure, reliable, and trustworthy as they can be. For instance, we need ISPs to coordinate so that network traffic flows more cleanly, and is free of malicious packets. We'll also need a simple, globally recognized way to recognize and manage the identities of people and devices.
An introduction to virtualization security (Opinions)
Virtualization platforms are software. All software has flaws. Therefore, virtualization platforms have flaws. Simple logic, right? The major virtualization platform vendors have all had several vulnerabilities over the last few years. However, the major components of a virtualization infrastructure and the IT strategy related to deployment and maintenance of virtualization technologies can be planned and secured fairly well.
The cloud is changing how IT delivers services (Opinions)
Instant gratification may be the single greatest driver in the revolution that is fueled by virtualization and delivering software and services from the cloud. Today more and more vendors are launching new services and feeding this desire. The impact is only beginning to be understood.
Video: RSA Conference 2010 showcase (Video)
In this RSA Conference 2010 video showcase, you can check out the look and feel of the event and the expo floor.