Selling IT on getting the most out of a new firewall

Computerworld Security: Issues and Trends: August 26, 2015
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Selling IT on getting the most out of a new firewall

The IT department was reluctant to take full advantage of the advanced
functionality. So our security manager annoyed them into compliance.
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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Wi-Fi at DEF CON: Dealing with the world's most dangerous network
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754692/19/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=a5829d22

2. 10 scary hacks from Black Hat and DEF CON
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754693/20/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=792a7172

3. Attackers are using insecure routers and other home devices for DDoS attacks
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754694/21/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=669b540b

4. This Ashley Madison hack story keeps getting worse
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754695/28/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=f3d74e51

5. Use SAP's mobile platform? Patch now to avoid these 'high risk' vulnerabilities
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754696/29/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=3bb925f3

6. The security and risk management of shadow IT
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754697/30/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=65d207dc

7. Dropbox adds U2F support for better security
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754698/31/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=d757c9d2

8. Vulnerability in enterprise-managed iOS devices puts business data at risk
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754699/32/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=ca37bc0d

9. IRS says data breach was worse than thought
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754700/33/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=b9cf247c

10. Google has another try at patching Stagefright flaw
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754701/34/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=da36d54b

11. Hack to steal cars with keyless ignition: Volkswagen spent 2 years hiding flaw
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754702/35/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=e17b8941


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Think You are Safe from DDoS Attacks?

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http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754703/36/?3e076d18=am9uc2FuOThAZ21haWwuY29t&x=60d60010

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Wi-Fi at DEF CON: Dealing with the world's most dangerous network

Wi-Fi can be done securely, even at a hacker conference like DEF CON. Just avoid
open networks and Android.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754692/37/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=34215fc7

10 scary hacks from Black Hat and DEF CON

Security researchers and hackers gathered in Las Vegas to showcase the latest
vulnerabilities affecting the devices and software much of the world relies on.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754693/38/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=9b13bc62

Attackers are using insecure routers and other home devices for DDoS attacks

Attackers are taking advantage of home routers and other devices that respond to
UPnP requests over the Internet to amplify DDoS attacks.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754694/39/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=1bf8d89a

This Ashley Madison hack story keeps getting worse

The Ashley Madison hack continues to make headlines. Naturally, that's because
the news keeps getting worse. Worse for website owners Avid Media Group. And
worse for the REAL victims, more importantly -- the people named in the hacked
data dump...
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754695/40/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=6ad9f011

Use SAP's mobile platform? Patch now to avoid these 'high risk' vulnerabilities

Three high-risk vulnerabilities in SAP Mobile could give attackers access to
encrypted information stored in mobile devices, security firm Onapsis reported.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754696/41/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=0e8a5689

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WHITE PAPER: Darktrace~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Cyber Intelligence: Getting Ahead of Compromise

Read this white paper to find out why cyber intelligence is critical to allowing
organizations to achieve the visibility and focus that they need to get ahead of
compromises - before they turn into crises.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754704/42/?3e076d18=am9uc2FuOThAZ21haWwuY29t&x=5f220ff8

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The security and risk management of shadow IT

Shadow IT brings many security issues, but since these systems are not on IT's
radar, they do not get factored into overall risk management strategy. Here are
some practical suggestions. From the IDG Contributor Network.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754697/43/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=f91a4a82

Dropbox adds U2F support for better security

It's a better option for high-security environments, one analyst says.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754698/44/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=4c301f9d

Vulnerability in enterprise-managed iOS devices puts business data at risk

A vulnerability in the iOS sandbox for third-party applications, like those
installed by companies on their employees' devices, can expose sensitive
configuration settings and credentials.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754699/45/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=38a6a934

IRS says data breach was worse than thought

The cyberattack on U.S. taxpayer data reported by the IRS earlier this year now
appears to be much worse than originally thought, the agency said.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754700/46/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=532acc3d

Google has another try at patching Stagefright flaw

Google has released another patch for the Stagefright vulnerability after a
security firm said the first one didn't fix it.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754701/47/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=3c98fa81

Hack to steal cars with keyless ignition: Volkswagen spent 2 years hiding flaw

126 types of cars have been hackable for years and can be stolen thanks to a
keyless security flaw; Volkswagen spent two years suing the researchers and
trying to keep the vulnerabilities a secret.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9271768/823929840/754702/48/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eV9pc3N1ZXM%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=79b9fecd



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