Security Wire Weekly


August 23, 2006  3:03 PM

Security Wire Weekly: Apple security



Posted by: Jessica Scarpati
Security Wire Weekly

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.

August 16, 2006  3:05 PM

Security Wire Weekly: Microsoft updates



Posted by: Jessica Scarpati
Security Wire Weekly

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.


August 10, 2006  3:06 PM

Security Newsmaker: Dan Geer



Posted by: Jessica Scarpati
Security Newsmakers

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


August 9, 2006  3:08 PM

Security Wire Weekly: Billy Hoffman



Posted by: Jessica Scarpati
Security Wire Weekly

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.


August 2, 2006  3:09 PM

Security Wire Weekly: Cross-site scripting attacks



Posted by: Jessica Scarpati
Security Wire Weekly

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.


July 26, 2006  3:10 PM

Security Wire Weekly: Security and the boardroom



Posted by: Jessica Scarpati
Security Wire Weekly

Author and expert infosec strategist Ron Moritz discusses the disconnect between security pros and the corporate boardroom. Plus information on Netscape’s cross-site scripting woes and the latest exploits targeting Microsoft software.


July 19, 2006  3:12 PM

Security Wire Weekly: Oracle patching



Posted by: Jessica Scarpati
Security Wire Weekly

Oracle’s Darius Wiles talks about the database giant’s vulnerability patching process and the criticisms levied against it. Plus the latest on Microsoft’s plans to patch a PowerPoint problem and why Vonage may be driving spyware. Listen now at your computer or download to your favorite mobile device.


July 12, 2006  3:14 PM

Security Wire Weekly: Microsoft updates



Posted by: Jessica Scarpati
Security Wire Weekly

Qualys’ Jonathan Bitle discusses the ramifications of the newly released Microsoft security patches involving Internet Explorer and IIS, plus all the top information security news. Listen now at your computer or subscribe below and download to your favorite mobile device.


July 5, 2006  3:15 PM

Security Wire Weekly: EMC acquires RSA



Posted by: Jessica Scarpati
Security Wire Weekly

Current Analysis Senior Analyst Andrew Braunberg breaks down EMC’s acquisition of RSA Security and what it may mean for customers. Plus all the rest of the top information security news.


June 28, 2006  3:16 PM

Security Wire Weekly: Security pro roundtable



Posted by: Jessica Scarpati
Security Wire Weekly

This week Senior News Writer Bill Brenner leads a roundtable discussion on the month’s biggest news stories — including Microsoft security after Bill Gates, AV SLAs and the latest data breaches — plus details on new IE and instant messaging flaws.