Security
October 2009 Archive

How To Boost Security Awareness Among Your Users

October 30, 2009 | SMBs should skip the 'Wall of Shame' and instead try promotional events and penetration testing.
By John Sawyer, Courtesy of DarkReading

Trend Micro Secures Virtual, Cloud Servers

October 26, 2009 | To address unique server security challenges, Trend Micro is connecting its Deep Security software to virtual machines and the cloud.
By Thomas Claburn, Courtesy of InformationWeek

From Security Perspective, Windows 7 Off To A Rocky Start

October 22, 2009 | Experts express consternation over early vulnerabilities and User Access Control configuration issues.
By Tim Wilson, Courtesy of DarkReading

SLIDESHOW: 10 Windows 7 Features SMBs Should Love

October 21, 2009 | Windows 7 promises to fight crime, cure cancer, and remove unwanted hair. But what does it really do for small and midsize companies? To find out, page through bMighty's exclusive visual guide to Windows 7's SMB features.
By Fredric Paul

Botnet Unleashes Variety Of New Phishing Attacks

October 19, 2009 | Attackers use phony messages of system upgrades, Outlook updates, and Microsoft Conficker 'cleanup tool' to spread malware.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins, Courtesy of DarkReading

Security Software's New Form Factor: Free

October 16, 2009 | Emerging vendors find viral marketing works very well in security arena. SMBs may find that the free versions do everything they need.
By Tim Wilson, Courtesy of DarkReading

New Fake Antivirus Attack Holds Victims' Systems Hostage

October 15, 2009 | Aggressive attack forces users to buy phony antivirus package to free their computers.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins, Courtesy of DarkReading

Cost, Strength Of Security Drive Users Toward SaaS Offerings

October 14, 2009 | New Dark Reading report offers a look at the strengths, weaknesses of security SaaS -- and how companies of all sizes can choose the right provider.
By Charlotte Dunlap, Courtesy of DarkReading

Google Postini Customers Fuming Over Outage

October 14, 2009 | E-mail delivery problems dogged Google's Postini hosted security and archiving services Tuesday, and the company's business customers are demanding better communication.
By Thomas Claburn, Courtesy of InformationWeek

AT&T Bolsters Managed Security Services

October 13, 2009 | The carrier's offerings aim to provide companies of all sizes with security threat analysis and customizable device management.
By Marin Perez, Courtesy of InformationWeek

Should Your Company Outsource IT Services?

October 8, 2009 | IT consulting has become increasingly popular among smaller businesses. But you need to do your homework before deciding whether or not your business should outsource its tech functions.
By Merrin Muxlow

Midsize Companies Not As Security Compliant As Large Enterprises

October 7, 2009 | IDC study reveals that organizations with more than 1,000 employees tended to be more security compliant than smaller companies -- and that IT security decisionmakers worry less about hacking than internal leaks.
By Tim Wilson, Courtesy of DarkReading

IT Asset Management

October 6, 2009 | New services can automate the tracking of IP devices -- from PCs to printers -- on your company's network. Here's a step-by-step walkthrough on how to justify the investment. (Free bMighty registration required to view entire slideshow.)

Tech Insight: Beating Bots And Scareware On A Budget

October 2, 2009 | Free tools, like the Squid Web caching proxy, can add extra layers of protection for your SMB's users.
By John Sawyer, Courtesy of DarkReading