Time to FREAK out? How to tell if you're vulnerable

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	Drive-by attack relies on hacked GoDaddy accounts  The Angler exploit kit is using subdomains created by cybercriminals on real domain name accounts as part of its infrastructure Read More    WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems 10 Essentials for Secure EMM  This white paper highlights 10 key points encompassing security, user experience, IT operations and BYOD to help your organization realize the full benefits of mobility. Learn more In this Issue Time to FREAK out? How to tell if you're vulnerable Is your security software sitting unused on the shelf? Who 'owns' an investigation into a security breach? What happens inside Amazon when there’s a Xen vulnerability INSIDER How to connect to enterprise Wi-Fi security on Android devices Geofencing could add security layer for mobile devices INSIDER Attackers clone malware-laden copies of popular apps China says new cybersurveillance proposal follows US security practices WHITE PAPER: K2 A Better BPM    When driving any major change within an organization, strategy and execution are intrinsic to a project's success. Nevertheless, closing the gap between strategy and execution remains a challenge for many organizations, an issue explored in this whitepaper. Learn more >> Time to FREAK out? How to tell if you're vulnerable  Not everyone is vulnerable to the FREAK flaw researchers disclosed on Tuesday. Here's how to tell if you are. Read More Is your security software sitting unused on the shelf?    Your security software isn't working? It could be because your company is one of the many that doesn't actually use the products they buy. Read More  Who 'owns' an investigation into a security breach?  When things go wrong, as they inevitably will in any organization, the way to resolve those problems starts with an effective investigation. But an advisory council says too often those investigations are plagued with confusion and disorganization. The solution, the council says, is Unified Risk Oversight. Read More  What happens inside Amazon when there’s a Xen vulnerability  When a Xen vulnerability is found, Amazon security engineers scramble to respond. Read More  RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: CSO Security Smart Security Smart: The Employee Security Awareness Newsletter    Security Smart is a quarterly security awareness newsletter ready for distribution to your employees— saving you precious time on employee education! The compelling content combines personal and organization safety tips so is applicable to many facets of employees’ lives. Click to continue INSIDER How to connect to enterprise Wi-Fi security on Android devices  Connecting to wireless networks using the enterprise or 802.1X mode of Wi-Fi security is a bit different compared to using the personal or pre-shared key (PSK) mode. Here's what you need to know. Read More  Geofencing could add security layer for mobile devices    Geofencing technology -- tracking the location of a mobile device -- could offer an extra layer of security for enterprises trying to manage both company-owned and employee-owned devices. However, the technology can also raise worries about privacy and battery life. Read More  INSIDER Attackers clone malware-laden copies of popular apps  Criminal hackers have hacked/cloned most of the top 100 paid apps and top 20 free apps for Android and iOS, according to data from Arxan’s State of Mobile App Security report, 2014. Read More  China says new cybersurveillance proposal follows US security practices  The U.S. argues China's anti-terrorism law would require foreign tech businesses to hand over sensitive data to the government Read More
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