August, 2006

Security Wire Weekly: Security Roundtable - Wi-Fi dangers

This week, News Editor Eric Parizo leads a roundtable discussion with IT security pros about the latest Wi-Fi dangers, Microsoft’s patching efforts and the ramifications of the IBM/ISS merger. Plus all the week’s top news and details on how long one recently convicted hacker will be behind bars. Listen now at your computer or subscribe below and download to your favorite mobile device.

 

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Security Wire Weekly: Apple security

This week, Senior News Writer Bill Brenner recaps news of IBM’s acquisition of ISS, Microsoft’s latest security woes and chats with Forrester Research analyst Natalie Lambert about challenges to Apple’s security reputation. Listen now on your computer or download to your favorite mobile audio device.

 

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Security Wire Weekly: Microsoft updates

Rob Ayoub, industry analyst for network security with Frost & Sullivan, talks about whether the MS06-040 patch should be implemented immediately. Plus all the top security news and a new playground for cyberthieves — in more ways than one.

 

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Security Newsmaker: Dan Geer

Security luminary Dan Geer, vice president and chief scientist for security firm Verdasys, discusses the infamous 2003 research paper that caused him to lose his job, plus how Microsoft threatens IT security, the fatal flaw of client-based computing and the real reason behind so many publicized data breaches. Listen now on your computer or download to your favorite digital audio device. Runtime: 24:16.

HIGHLIGHTS:
6:30 — Why antivirus is doomed
13:15 — The next bad virus
22:00 — Rapid-fire Q&A

 

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Security Wire Weekly: Billy Hoffman

SPI Dynamic’s Billy Hoffman talks about the mood at this year’s Black Hat conference and why Ajax Web applications are more dangerous than it seems. Plus Microsoft’s August patches and all the week’s other top information security news.

 

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Security Wire Weekly: Cross-site scripting attacks

Fortify Software Chief Scientist Brian Chess talks about the growing danger of cross-site scripting attacks. Plus details on all the latest critical software patches and why Google may be the ultimate security tool.

 

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