Tagged: IT Security & News
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Most IT professionals don't trust end users with security - survey News
17.04.2012 Nearly all IT professionals don't trust their end users to make sound IT security decisions, a survey conducted by Sophos suggests. -
Security firm warns of malware risks in pirated software News
05.04.2012 Internet users have been warned against downloading illegal versions of software because many cracked programs carry a malicious payload designed to infect computers. -
Dell to acquire internet security solutions provider SonicWALL News
14.03.2012 Computer maker Dell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire internet security solutions provider SonicWALL, Inc, for an undisclosed sum. -
Many boards still don't address security risks - survey News
29.02.2012 Cyber risk still isn’t getting sufficient attention from top executives and company boards, according to new preliminary research from RSA. -
IT security policies being unheeded, survey shows News
16.02.2012 Companies' IT security policies are ineffective when it comes to protecting confidential information, seeing how 54pc of employees say they don’t always follow their company’s... -
Most young professionals shun IT policies - survey News
19.12.2011 The next generation of employees entering the workforce - a demographic that has grown up with the internet and an on-demand lifestyle - is posing concerns for employers with... -
Research reveals security risks of mismanaged user access News
14.12.2011 A lack of control and oversight of privileged users, including database administrators, network engineers and IT security practitioners, are creating increased threats to... -
83pc of cloud-converted firms warn of lack of clarity around security News
18.10.2011 Although the majority of firms that have moved to the cloud (97pc) cite increased efficiency, a significant majority (83pc) also cite the need for more clarity around...Categories: Virtualisation, Storage, Servers, Security, IT Management, Infrastructure Management, Enterprise Applications, CIO -
Microsoft Office 365 offers prize of €7k IT makeover News
14.10.2011 Microsoft Ireland is offering one Irish business the opportunity to transform its operations by offering an IT cloud makeover worth up to €7,000. -
CEOs and senior managers need more security savvy News
06.10.2011 Many Irish organisations aren't using security systems correctly, or aren't implementing them at all, because CEOs and senior managers haven't been trained about the importance...Categories: CIO, Data Management, Education, Investments, IT Management, Leadership & Management, Security, Training -
InfoSecurity Ireland group plans to increase activity News
12.09.2011 Group aims to promote Ireland as a centre of excellence in security. -
Apple working to fix security hole in iOS 4.3 News
07.07.2011 A critical security hole that has been discovered in Apple’s iOS ecosystem for iPhones, iPads and iPod touch is being fixed after Germany’s IT security agency, the Federal... -
Resources for cloud computing security News
30.06.2011 Cloud computing has emerged as a key 'buzz term' for 2011 and as adoption grows, focus has shifted towards security in the cloud. High-profile outages from public cloud...Categories: CIO, Data Centre, Enterprise, Internet, IT Management, IT Organisation, Mobility, Risk Management, Security, Virtualisation, Web -
Threatscape achieves highest Symantec partner status News
20.06.2011 Dublin IT security firm Threatscape has become the first company in Ireland and the UK, and one of the first three in EMEA, to attain Symantec’s highest IT security partner status. -
Cyber warfare: the battle has barely begun News
02.06.2011 With the US developing cyber weapons and resolving to treat attacks on its computer networks as an act of war requiring a military response, it is clear that information warfare...Categories: Software & Web Development, Servers, Security, IT Organisation, IT Management, Government, Data Centre, CIO -
Security finally moving up the agenda for Irish firms News
12.05.2011 Irish organisations are making progress in their approach to information security and the professionalism of people working in this area has also improved, the head of the Irish... -
Dramatic rise in cyber attacks on power utilities News
19.04.2011 Some 40pc of IT security executives in charge of critical electricity infrastructure around the world, such as power grids, oil, gas and water, expect a major cyber attack...Categories: Software & Web Development, Security, IT Management, Infrastructure Management, Global CIO, Energy -
Sophos urges Twitter users to turn on security option News
16.03.2011 Experts at IT security and control company Sophos are advising all Twitter users to take advantage of a new feature - Always use HTTPS. -
Nearly 40pc of computer users have cursed at their PCs - survey News
11.02.2011 Thirty-nine per cent of people worldwide have cursed at their computers, whereas 9pc have taken it a step further and hit their PCs with an object, such as a bat or a fist, a... -
Safe in the cloud? News
05.10.2010 The issue of security is a contentious one within the whole concept of cloud computing.Categories: Virtualisation, Support, Security, IT Organisation, IT Management, IT Consulting, Computers, Cloud