Encrypted image backups open to new attack

www.techworld.com | Oct 3, 2008

Bitmaps stored inside encrypted backup files could be vulnerable to a sophisticated comparison' attack, a German security...

http://www.techworld.com/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsID=105263

To encrypt or not to? That is the question

news.cnet.com | Oct 2, 2008

Encryption hasn't become the privacy panacea it was promised to be in the 1990s for e-mail, but it's making headway on hard drives. Here's a look at why communications encryption isn't mainstream, yet. Read this blog post by Elinor Mills on News - Security.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10055033-83.html

Information Commissioner's Office forces Virgin to encrypt portable devices

www.computerweekly.com | Oct 1, 2008

"The Data Protection Act clearly states that organisations must keep personal information secure. Virgin Media recognises the seriousness of this data loss and has agreed to take the immediate remedial action we outlined to protect its customers' personal details."

http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/10/01/232515/information-commissioners-office-forces-virgin-to-encrypt-portable.htm

Virgin Media guilty of Data Protection breach

www.vnunet.com | Sep 30, 2008

Virgin Media has been ordered to encrypt all portable mobile devices after it was found to have breached the Data Protection Act in losing an unencrypted disc.

http://www.vnunet.com/computing/news/2227205/virgin-media-breaches

FY 2007 Report to Congress on Implementation of The E-Government Act of 2002

www.cio.gov

This is OMB's fifth annual progress report on implementation of the E-Government Act of 2002 (Pub. L. No. 107-347; Dec. 17, 2002) (the E-Government Act ) as required by 44 USC 3606. This report describes activities completed in fiscal year (FY) 2007, and is among a series of reports produced by OMB

http://www.cio.gov/documents/FY2007_eGov_Report.pdf

Encryption Software for SQL Server,MSDE,MS Access,File Encryption

NetLib is a subsidiary of Communication Horizons. © Communication Horizons LLC. "NetLib" and "Encryptionizer" are Registered Trademarks of Communication Horizons US Pat. 7,069,591. International patents pending.

http://www.netlib.com/

Infosecurity Europe - Press Releases

www.infosec.co.uk

Europe's most comprehensive gathering of information security professionals. With an unrivalled free education programme and showcasing the most diverse range of new and innovative IT Security products and services.

http://www.infosec.co.uk/page.cfm/action=Press/PressID=320

Is Your Outsourcing Secure?

www.findwhitepapers.com

Better safe than sorry! When outsourcing, keeping an eye on data security right from the planning stage can save your company from nasty surprises. Readers should learn how to protect their confidential data when they exchange information with external partners.

http://www.findwhitepapers.com/whitepaper2779/