Google's launch of a bug-hunting initiative has raised concerns over how the company will handle conflicts with vendors unable to patch software before Google's deadline for reporting vulnerabilities.
Antone Gonsalves | 17 Jul | Read more
Juniper Networks has acquired the assets of Webscreen Systems, a developer of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) mitigation products, from Accumuli of the United Kingdom.
Blue Coat Systems Monday announced an agreement to acquire Crossbeam Systems for an undisclosed amount by year-end. This would mark the second time Crossbeam has been acquired in 2012, with private equity firm Thoma Bravo acquiring it just last month.
Ellen Messmer | 17 Dec | Read more
The Chrome hacker known as "Pinkie Pie" helped reveal a serious flaw in the browser's media handler that was patched last week with the release of Chrome 23. That update also fixed a file path handling problem, which was discovered by Google's in-house researchers.
Nine Network operator Nine Entertainment has replaced its Web security gateway and management software in hopes of cutting down time when dealing with Web access requests from staff.
Hamish Barwick | 21 Jan | Read more
<em>Bill Weinberg, Senior Director, Open Source Strategy,</em> <a href="http://www.blackducksoftware.com">Black Duck Software</a>
By Bill Weinberg, Senior Director, Open Source Strategy, Black Duck Software | 05 Mar | Read more
Security pros and government officials warn of a possible cyber 9/11 involving banks, utilities, other companies, or the Internet
Bob Violino | 28 Jan | Read more
From Tor to steganography, these six techniques will help obscure the data and traces you leave online
Peter Wayner | 05 Nov | Read more
This guide details the threats common to websites and web applications and what you can do to mitigate them. • The data centre perimeter is dead. But its memory lives on in the way many IT departments continue to secure their infrastructure. • Businesses must determine which of their assets are most at risk and determine their tolerance for risk. • Managing that risk means extending security controls to the cloud
