The increasingly mobile nature of data has resulted in growing pressures on IT departments. There was a time, not too long ago, when data was secured primarily due to the physical security of the building where it was located. Now, with the ubiquitous use of laptops and handheld devices, a secure physical environment, while requisite, is no longer sufficient.
Twitter users have had a sobering wake-up call as they realise that comments made in jest to their followers in the blogosphere are not always taken as such.
Toyota is preparing to recall 11,500 Lexus vehicles worldwide for problems related to steering. The four Lexus models in question – the LS 460, LS 460 L, LS 600h, and LS 600h L – have prompted customers to complain about mechanical and software related problems that cause the wheels not to return to original positions fast enough after making turns.
IT departments today are faced with a proverbial ‘perfect storm’ when it comes to data security.
In his former life Jason Hart hacked into websites for a living. Today he is Senior Vice President of the security firm CRYPTOCard. Here he gives an insight into the life of an ethical hacker and what companies should do to protect their websites from invasion.