| The following
contributed articles are selected from SC Magazine's weekly
OpinionWire, and written by leading experts in information security.
Security Issues for Remote IT Delivery
Colin Wells, chairman of JBS Computer Services, examines what SMEs
should look for from suppliers when choosing the remote route for software
delivery
Network vulnerabilities
Basic network security issues have changed very little over the past
decade. Protecting the confidentiality of corporate information,
preventing unauthorised access and defending the network against
attacks remain primary concerns of network security professionals
today.
Managing Passwords Without Compromising Security
Picture the scene.
The 5,000 strong workforce of a multinational company are
returning to work after a long and very enjoyable Christmas break and
they're thinking about easing themselves back into the routine of work
once more. They sit down and power up their computers, and whilst their
machines are themselves waking up from the Christmas break, they wander
off to the kitchen to make a coffee and catch up with their workmates. Ten
minutes later, back at their desks inviting them to log-on to the network.
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Encryption in the Financial Sector
IT security is the main barrier to the adoption of flexible working
practices, according to a recent survey. The question is, how do
companies ensure that only authorized users have access to
confidential corporate data while working away from the office?
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