From Deloitte, the 2004 Global Security Survey (36 pages, pdf). “The goal of [the survey] is to help participants assess the state of information security within their organization relative to other comparible financial institutions around the world…” Areas covered include: governance, investment, value, risk, responsiveness, use of security technologies, quality of operations, and privacy. Respondents include: “31 of the top global financial institutions ranked by 2002 assets; 23 of the top global banks ranked by 2002 tier-1 capital; 10 to the top 50 global insurers ranked by 2002 assets.”
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Monthly Archives: May 2004
New Approaches May Secure Online Password Log-Ins
Swedish bank Nordea PLC has implemented a new method of password authentication to secure online customer transactions. Account log-in requires the use of an individual’s national ID number, a password, and a code chosen from a group supplied to users in batches of 50. Continue Reading
Microsoft’s Cybersleuths Combat Spam
When Software Fails to Stop Spam, It’s Time to Bring In the Detectives. Continue Reading
Baltimore Circuit Ct. Institutes WiFi Access
Baltimore courthouses join wireless age. See also this press release, which states “the Baltimore City State’s Attorneys Office has joined with the Baltimore City Circuit Court to provide a wireless Internet subscription service to attorneys and courthouse visitors.” Continue Reading
Beta Yahoo Search Toolbar Offers Anti-Spyware Protection
The Yahoo! Toolbar is currently offering a beta version that provides anti-spyware protection from PestControl. This version of the toolbar is for IE users only. Continue Reading
Passenger Data Collection Pact Signed Between EU and US
See the DHS press release, and the Fact Sheet: US-EU Passenger Name Record Agreement Signed. The transfer of data includes passenger email addresses, phone numbers and credit card information. Continue Reading
MSN Will Release New Search Tool
Microsoft to launch new search tool. According to CBS MarketWatch, the new application will be launched as a beta, and “allow users to search for files and information across their PCs, in e-mails, on the Internet and from other sources.” See also Google Readies Launch of New Desktop Search Tool. Continue Reading
The Importance of An Effective Search Engine For Your Intranet
An essential component of an effective intranet is a powerful, versatile and user friendly search engine. This article focuses on enterprise-wide deployment of Google for this function, and what portends to be the growth in marketing this successful search product. Continue Reading
Maryland Enacts Model Anti-Spam Law
Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich signed the Maryland Spam Deterrence Act (HB 1320), which “prohibits a person from sending multiple commercial electronic mail (e-mail) messages under specified circumstances from a protected computer. Violators are subject to criminal and civil liability.” Continue Reading
New Survey Documents Increase in E-Crimes
“The 2004 E-Crime Watch survey (pdf, 20 pages) conducted among security and law enforcement executives by CSO magazine in cooperation with the United States Secret Service and the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute’s CERT Coordination Center, shows a significant number of organizations reporting an increase in electronic crimes (e-crimes) and network, system or data… Continue Reading
CA Bill Restricting Google’s Gmail Passes Senate
From ZDNet: “The California state Senate on Thursday approved a bill that takes aim at Google’s new Gmail service, placing strict limits on e-mail providers seeking to scan customer messages for advertising and other purposes.” See SB 1822. See also Google Responds To Email Privacy Concerns Continue Reading
Bill to Amend Patriot Act to Repeal Sunsets
A bill to amend the USA PATRIOT Act to repeal the sunsets was introduced in the Senate May 21, by Senator Jon Kyl (R-AR). See S. 2476. See my previous post on USA Patriot Act Sunset Provisions. See also ACLU, ALA Oppose Bill Making Patriot Act Permanent Continue Reading
