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• Microsoft and RSA partner on Data Loss Prevention

  Microsoft and EMC's RSA on Thursday in the US announced an expanded technology partnership around digital rights management in the enterprise.

• Skype encryption too tough for German police

  VoIP provider Skype's encryption creates serious problems for the German Federal Police Office(BKA) according to Jrg Ziercke, BKA president.

• Debian and Ubuntu OpenSSL generates useless crypto keys

  For almost two years the OpenSSL library used by Linux distribution Debian has been generating useless cryptographic keys although Debian has issued a patch, experts warn that systems may still be exposed.

• Customs: Vista PCs are safe from encryption attack

  Despite US researchers showing that hard disk encryption can be easily compromised, Australian Customs say its Vista laptops are safe because data is not stored on them -- but analysts have warned users will find a way around this policy when they need to.

• ATO admits staff have lost data, sent porn e-mails

  The Australian Tax Office CIO Bill Gibson admits that staff have leaked information, lost CDs and been fired for sending porn by e-mail.

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  Banks are confusing consumers on PC security

  Banks obviously have an interest in making consumers feel safe. They are there to protect the customers' money. They want customers to use their online services, too, because the channel offers a lower cost per transaction than a branch. But giving away free security software to make customers feel safe is probably doing more harm than good.

Features and Case Studies (115)

• 10 ways to secure borderless networks

  Traditional security models are dependent on "border patrol" via firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention system and other perimeter protection methods. In new, borderless networks, the focus shifts to protection of the data itself. Here are 10 technologies you should be looking at to help secure your borderless network.

• Protect your PCs with these encryption options

  When should you protect the information stored on your desktops with encryption software? Find out when encryption works best and read about five encryption products you can use.

• Commentary: Encryption, hashing, and obfuscation

  In a world of scoundrels, hackers, and thieves, protecting data has become an integral part of computing. So you'd better secure it or lose it, says one expert.

• Encryption packages: Beyond the code

  Trying to keep corporate secrets away from prying eyes? We evaluate five encryption software packages.

• Encrypted data: Backup and recovery

  What do you do when you need to back up and recover encrypted files? More importantly, what do you do when an employee leaves your company but encrypts vital company data before heading out the door?

Reviews (82)

• Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox

  If data security is paramount, the DataTraveler BlackBox is the USB flash drive of choice, despite its relatively high cost.

• Encryption packages: Beyond the code

  Trying to keep corporate secrets away from prying eyes? We evaluate five encryption software packages

• Steganos Security Suite 5.0

  Steganos Security Suite's excellent collection of heavy-duty encryption and Internet cleanup tools is best suited to small business and corporations.

• SonicWall TZ 210

  SonicWall's feature-packed TZ 210 gateway security appliance is capable of protecting all kinds of networks at a very affordable price. It's easy to set-up and manage, and sets a new price point in the UTM market.

• How effective is endpoint security?

  Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

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