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Analyzing Outbound and Inbound Traffic, and Network Segmentation Can Help Protect Your Network, Even After It Has Been Compromised.In my previous column I took a long look at modern malware with a focus on how to prevent malware from getting into your network in the first place. In case you missed it, you can read it here.

Everyday we Make Compromises in the Face of Privacy, and None of us Have as Much Privacy as we Want.

General Dynamics today announced that its Information Technology unit has been awarded an $86 million contract to provide information assurance and cyber security services to the Defense Intelligence Agency.Under the contract, General Dynamics will provide cyber security services to help ensure the authenticity, integrity and confidentiality of the DIA's information, and protect the agency’s enterprise-level assets, networks, security domains and data resources globally.

SEC Looking to Protect Investors and Boost Breach DisclosureOn Thursday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Corporation Finance division released guidance to publically traded companies on cybersecurity incident disclosure. The goal is to inform investors of risk, and release more information when filing with the SEC.

Data breaches can be costly to a company’s bottom line and reputation. Organizations should be motivated to protect sensitive data with encryption.

Hacking Electronic Voting Machines via Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

Air Force officials revealed more details about a malware infection that impacted systems at the Creech Air Force Base in Nevada. The malware attack received media attention last week when Wired.com reported malware had infected the cockpits of fighter drones used by the Air Force. Citing sources on the base, Wired reported that the malware was first discovered in September and had resisted attempts to clean computer systems.

Fake Netflix App for Android Looks to Steal Personal Information from Netflix Customers.On Demand Webcast: Protecting Corporate Data in Mobile Apps

Walking the tightrope between data security and the desire for maximum performance is a high-wire act well known to organizations that rely on the critical information contained within their databases. Their search for the right mix now prompts them to find the best way to identify users tapping into sensitive databases, while minimizing any impact on performance. Anonymity—there are times when it is not only desirable but vital.

Network Segmentation can be Complex, but the Basics are Simple. So what's the best way to Implement Network Segmentation?

Akamai Technologies, the Cambridge, Massachusetts based company that at any point delivers between 15-30% of all global Web traffic, today introduced two new solutions designed to address the increasingly complex challenges of doing business online– Akamai DDoS Defender and Akamai Compliance Management Modules.

Hackers are well aware that holes exists in the security of the Internet’s infrastructure. It’s time for the industry to protect the DNS layer.

Stuxnet Showed that Control Systems are Strategic Targets of Larger Powers and That the Consequences can be Extremely Critical.

On Wednesday, SIEM vendor LogRhythm announced the latest release of its SIEM-focused security intelligence platform, LogRhythm 6.0. The release is a step forward, and includes pattern recognition and responsive monitoring, which can act on its own if warranted. In addition, baseline changes offer faster indexing and processing of logs, as well as increased storage capacity.