Senior leadership wants objective measurement; peer managers don't understand that their participation is necessary; users continually do foolish things; the threats are changing daily; and many organisations are forced to do more with fewer people. Is it any wonder that security managers are overworked and overwhelmed?
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Horror stories, conspiracy theories and the end of the world as we know it. ZDNet talks to Paul Ducklin, head of global support at anti-virus software vendor Sophos about the online and offline threats of viruses.
The days when you might have left your virtual front door unlocked are long gone. More and more organisations are experiencing unauthorised use of computer systems. And, if experts are right, it's only going to get worse! Read ZDNet's comprehensive guide on Net security, and start protecting yourself.
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The misdirection of security budgets due to a lack of understanding of the problems facing organisations must be addressed by ICT practitioners in Australia, and elsewhere.
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ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5 is the best software firewall available to PC users today.
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When I and 14 other journalists joined Microsoft's chairman for a private dinner after the Windows XP launch, he had a lot to say. In the second installment of this two-part story, Bill speaks out on XP's controversial activation technology, the company's upcoming tablet PC, wireless standards, and more.
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