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Unlocking security at RSA 2007

Change is in the air at the confab this year, as tech giants start making their weight felt.

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Unlocking security at RSA 2007

Changes lie ahead at the San Francisco conference this week, as tech giants such as Microsoft and Oracle start making their weight felt in the security arena. There's a "slight whiff of blood in the air," one analyst says, with consolidation, mergers and takeovers ahead. Can the small guys survive?

Latest News

Security Bites Podcast: Snoozing at RSA

podcast Symantec's Thompson beat Microsoft's Gates in the keynote ratings, but the real show high points are a leggy model and Patch Tuesday shirts. February 9, 2007

Another threat: Mobphishing

blog Mobile phishing, aka "mobphishing," centers on a smart mobile device, as opposed to a laptop. February 9, 2007

When will mobile malicious software hit?

blog Gartner analyst Joe Pescatore's predictions on how long you've got until cell phone viruses are a real threat. February 9, 2007

Trojan tools are swapping hands online for just $600, RSA manager says, with bulk discounts available on compromised log-in details.February 9, 2007

Security improvements in Office 2007 mean cyberattackers will focus on flaws in other desktop applications, security experts warn.February 9, 2007

Larry Ellison's absence hurts Oracle

blog Everything was going so well for Oracle at the conference, and then Ellison didn't show up for his keynote speech. February 9, 2007

Globalization and increased reliance on the Internet continue to raise the risk of cyberattacks, a U.S. security official warns. February 8, 2007

Panel discusses the depth of the problem and roots of sexual predation in online communities and ways to protect children.February 7, 2007

Ray Kurzweil and the fast future

blog Technological progress will grow at an exponential rate, the futurist tells RSA attendees. Really?February 8, 2007

Struck by virus, Ellison a no-show at RSA

blog Oracle CEO fails to make his first-ever keynote speech at the security confab after being hit by flu.February 7, 2007

Security vendors have been 'too self-righteous and smug,' says RSA president Art Coviello.February 7, 2007

Kaspersky warns 2007 will bring increase in extortion schemes to encrypt your data and hold it hostage.February 7, 2007

The buzz from RSA

blog Jon Oltsik on the hot topics at the San Francisco confab.February 7, 2007

The phuture of phishing

blog Download.com's Jessica Dolcourt hears two security experts on how scams are getting more numerous, more targeted, less technical and more effective. February 6, 2007

Portable threats: Securing USB devices

blog CNET Reviews' Robert Vamosi takes in a discussion on the pros and cons of allowing USB devices into the workplace. February 6, 2007

Hacking Intranet Web sites from the outside

blog Several live demos showed how to attack a network inside a home or business, CNET Reviews' Robert Vamosi says. February 6, 2007

Businesses must provide a secure environment for their customers and partners, Symantec CEO John Thompson says.February 6, 2007

Company has made headway on protecting PCs, but more Net use means more challenges, Gates and Mundie tell RSA crowd.February 6, 2007

Gates: Now's the time to stop using passwords--really

blog Another RSA show, another chance for the Microsoft chairman to pronounce passwords dead. February 6, 2007

Tom Noonan, top exec at hosted security provider ISS, says more companies are considering letting outsiders handle their defenses.February 6, 2007

Gates bids RSA farewell

blog Craig Mundie is taking over as the voice of Microsoft. February 6, 2007

newsmaker RSA President Art Coviello's words may have fallen on deaf ears before, but this year he believes people are finally listening.February 6, 2007

This week's conference is expected to reflect the growing influence and interest of big-name companies in the security market.February 5, 2007

Data Loss Prevention Host helps security administrators prevent physical and electronic loss of company data.February 5, 2007

Previous Coverage

Microsoft has flipped the switch on an IE7 feature that displays Web sites with new security certification in a green address bar. February 2, 2007

Anticipating RSA 2007

blog So what will people talk about at RSA? Jon Oltsik believes the event will focus on four areas.February 5, 2007

Partnership with instant-messaging security specialist is meant to help organizations gain control over usage of the Net telephony tool at work. January 31, 2007

Flash memory maker will announce a product to help businesses manage and control the use of USB drives, which security experts call risky. January 31, 2007

The Higgins and Bandit projects claim a milestone with technology that links their open-source identity technology with Microsoft's new Windows CardSpace system. January 28, 2007

Unlocking security at RSA 2007

Changes lie ahead at the San Francisco conference this week, as tech giants such as Microsoft and Oracle start making their weight felt in the security arena. There's a "slight whiff of blood in the air," one analyst says, with consolidation, mergers and takeovers ahead. Can the small guys survive?

Latest News

Security Bites Podcast: Snoozing at RSA

podcast Symantec's Thompson beat Microsoft's Gates in the keynote ratings, but the real show high points are a leggy model and Patch Tuesday shirts. February 9, 2007

Another threat: Mobphishing

blog Mobile phishing, aka "mobphishing," centers on a smart mobile device, as opposed to a laptop. February 9, 2007

When will mobile malicious software hit?

blog Gartner analyst Joe Pescatore's predictions on how long you've got until cell phone viruses are a real threat. February 9, 2007

Trojan tools are swapping hands online for just $600, RSA manager says, with bulk discounts available on compromised log-in details.February 9, 2007

Security improvements in Office 2007 mean cyberattackers will focus on flaws in other desktop applications, security experts warn.February 9, 2007

Larry Ellison's absence hurts Oracle

blog Everything was going so well for Oracle at the conference, and then Ellison didn't show up for his keynote speech. February 9, 2007

Globalization and increased reliance on the Internet continue to raise the risk of cyberattacks, a U.S. security official warns. February 8, 2007

Panel discusses the depth of the problem and roots of sexual predation in online communities and ways to protect children.February 7, 2007

Ray Kurzweil and the fast future

blog Technological progress will grow at an exponential rate, the futurist tells RSA attendees. Really?February 8, 2007

Struck by virus, Ellison a no-show at RSA

blog Oracle CEO fails to make his first-ever keynote speech at the security confab after being hit by flu.February 7, 2007

Security vendors have been 'too self-righteous and smug,' says RSA president Art Coviello.February 7, 2007

Kaspersky warns 2007 will bring increase in extortion schemes to encrypt your data and hold it hostage.February 7, 2007

The buzz from RSA

blog Jon Oltsik on the hot topics at the San Francisco confab.February 7, 2007

The phuture of phishing

blog Download.com's Jessica Dolcourt hears two security experts on how scams are getting more numerous, more targeted, less technical and more effective. February 6, 2007

Portable threats: Securing USB devices

blog CNET Reviews' Robert Vamosi takes in a discussion on the pros and cons of allowing USB devices into the workplace. February 6, 2007

Hacking Intranet Web sites from the outside

blog Several live demos showed how to attack a network inside a home or business, CNET Reviews' Robert Vamosi says. February 6, 2007

Businesses must provide a secure environment for their customers and partners, Symantec CEO John Thompson says.February 6, 2007

Company has made headway on protecting PCs, but more Net use means more challenges, Gates and Mundie tell RSA crowd.February 6, 2007

Gates: Now's the time to stop using passwords--really

blog Another RSA show, another chance for the Microsoft chairman to pronounce passwords dead. February 6, 2007

Tom Noonan, top exec at hosted security provider ISS, says more companies are considering letting outsiders handle their defenses.February 6, 2007

Gates bids RSA farewell

blog Craig Mundie is taking over as the voice of Microsoft. February 6, 2007

newsmaker RSA President Art Coviello's words may have fallen on deaf ears before, but this year he believes people are finally listening.February 6, 2007

This week's conference is expected to reflect the growing influence and interest of big-name companies in the security market.February 5, 2007

Data Loss Prevention Host helps security administrators prevent physical and electronic loss of company data.February 5, 2007

Previous Coverage

Microsoft has flipped the switch on an IE7 feature that displays Web sites with new security certification in a green address bar. February 2, 2007

Anticipating RSA 2007

blog So what will people talk about at RSA? Jon Oltsik believes the event will focus on four areas.February 5, 2007

Partnership with instant-messaging security specialist is meant to help organizations gain control over usage of the Net telephony tool at work. January 31, 2007

Flash memory maker will announce a product to help businesses manage and control the use of USB drives, which security experts call risky. January 31, 2007

The Higgins and Bandit projects claim a milestone with technology that links their open-source identity technology with Microsoft's new Windows CardSpace system. January 28, 2007