Skip Links

Network World

Security

  • CHILDS BEHAVIOR

    What went wrong? Understanding why San Francisco’s network admin went rogue.

    What went wrong?

    Understanding why San Francisco’s network admin went rogue.

  • INSIDER THREATS

    Ending M&M analogies

    Data shows companies more confident warding off external attacks.

  • NEWSMAKER

    Warding off wireless woes We talk to Josh Wright, the security expert who identified new 802.11n vulnerabilities.

    Warding off wireless woes

    We talk to Josh Wright, the security expert who identified new 802.11n vulnerabilities.

More ways to stay informed

NetworkWorld content as you like it

IT Asked & Answered

News

View Security news | All news

Across the Web

  • Malware hides behind dreaded BSOD

    A new malware variant is using a fake Blue Screen of Death error message to hide its true intent: Installing malware.

    Preview articleComment
  • iPhone not perfect when it comes to security

    Looks like Apple is a little slow in updating the iPhone OS, which is based on Mac OS X. The company is four months behind on patching the mobile version of the operating system.

    Preview articleComment
  • Nealy half of all Web surfers vulnerable to attack

    Scary stats: Some 637 million users running out-of-date browsers that could lead them vulnerable to attack. That number doesn't even take into account those running non-updated plug-ins.

    Preview articleComment
  • Storm worm contines to evolve

    The pesky Storm work is rearing its ugly head again, this time using a "love" theme in its attempt to trap users.

    Preview articleComment

Blogs

  • STIENNON ON SECURITY

    Are you prepared for targeted attacks? by Richard Stiennon

    In the olden days us security folks used to point to  two kinds of attacks, targeted and random.  Because targeted attacks were deemed to be the subject of Clancy and  leCarre novels we quickly focused on so-called random attacks, ie. viruses and worms.  Unfortunately the threatscape has evolved...

Additional Security Resources

Get information about your IP

50+ On-demand DNS and network tools
Partner Content

Brilliantly simple security and control solutions for email, web and endpoint

www.sophos.com

Stopping data leakage

Learn how to exploit your current security investment to control the information that flows into, through and out of your network.

Download the white paper.

Why detection rates aren't enough

Evaluating endpoint security products is a time-consuming and daunting task. Learn the six critical questions you need to ask to prospective vendors to get the right endpoint solution.

Download the white paper.

Unauthorized applications: Taking back control

Employees installing and using unauthorized applications like IM, VoIP, games and peer-to-peer file-sharing applications cause many businesses serious concern. How do you control these applications?

Download the white paper.