In the past 25 years, retail stores throughout South Africa have developed a 'Security Guard Mentality'. Whenever a retailer suffers losses in a store or a department, the tendency is to place a security guard to solve the problem. 30 Jun 2008
The proliferation of portable computing is fueling the need for mobile embedded security solutions. By enabling new applications while overcoming the risk of thefts and infringements, mobile security has become a vital requirement for both consumer and enterprise applications. 25 Jun 2008
“…Senior executives must understand their responsibilities for the management of information - claiming ignorance of poor practices is no defence…” Many firms are failing to manage their unstructured information, which can comprise 80% of their total data, effectively - and that could be very risky. 25 Jun 2008
Private individuals as well as security industry players are invited to attend a series of topical workshops being held at Securex by the South African Security Association (SASA) from 25 - 27 June 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre, open from 10am - 5pm daily. 24 Jun 2008
Figuring out the state of your security program involves dealing with a lot of noise - vendors, consultants, auditors and other outsiders whose message is coated with layers of personal bias and agendas. Metrics are the objective way to go, writes columnist Ed Moyle. However, tackling a metrics initiative can be overwhelming - unless you start small. 19 Jun 2008
The role of the internet and the effects of cyber crime in the 21st century will be investigated during the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Conference in Korea this week. 18 Jun 2008
US - High-profile data breaches continue to spotlight the growing risks consumers face of identity theft and credit card fraud. Four highly visible data breaches disclosed in the last 18 months are particularly worrisome because they show a systemic failure in the procedures that both the public and regulatory agencies expect companies to get right. 13 Jun 2008
Theft is one of the major concerns facing the retail industry today, a fact that was highlighted during the recent Retail Loss Prevention Conference, held last month at the Southern Sun conference centre in Sandton. 4 Jun 2008
The drive for compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard must begin in the source code, advises Jack Danahy, founder and chief technology officer of Ounce Labs. If there's one thing the slew of high-profile data security breaches have taught everyone, it's this: Data security starts with software security. 2 Jun 2008
Companies who offer their products online, with credit card payment facilities have little or no protection from the banks. This is according to Buy247 sales director Wayne Behrmann. 30 May 2008
Software as a Service is the only solution for Web site vulnerability management, asserts Stephanie Fohn, chief executive officer of WhiteHat Security, because of its scalability and ease of implementation, among other reasons. 16 May 2008
Beware of the new form of the deposit and refund scam. 23 Apr 2008
Many Internet users in the U.S. and UK make the mistakes of underestimating the growing threat of cyber-crime and repeating the same passwords so they don't forget them, according to a recent survey by Accenture. Seventy percent of UK users and 49 percent of users in the U.S. said they don't write down their passwords. 18 Apr 2008
Biometric access control was one of the hot themes among exhibitors at the recent RSA Security Conference in San Francisco. Several companies showed off their wares, which include a back-end system for integrating biometric authentication into existing systems as well as readers for fingerprints and palms. 17 Apr 2008
Just as the ways in which we use the Internet are evolving, so are the threats to the security of our identities, Jim Bidzos, founder and chairman of trusted certificates vendor VeriSign, told attendees at the RSA Security Conference. 15 Apr 2008
Technology must be harnessed to effectively tackle shrinkage and rising crime in South Africa's retail sector. This was the key message coming out of the Retail Risk 2008 conference held in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg in March. 14 Apr 2008
Fraud is big business. Well-funded, well-orchestrated, sophisticated fraud rings aggressively change tactics and invent new technologies to cash in on the unprotected assets awaiting plunder. 25 Mar 2008
Think combating fraud is not of paramount concern to online merchants? The topic was front and centre at the Merchant Risk Council's annual conference held in early March. Online merchants gathered there were eager to get a deeper level of understanding of how better to combat fraud - fraudulent chargebacks chief among their worries. 20 Mar 2008
What's most important to consumers when making a purchase online? Personal identity. Consumers are taking more notice of their individual online security after a string of recent identity theft cases made major headlines. 28 Feb 2008
If you're headed to a brick-and-mortar store or a restaurant, don't leave a receipt on the table, and be sure to check your credit card bill to make sure the staff didn't heist your credit card number. Those are common-sense behaviors for real-world commerce, but similar security measures are in order when shopping online. 25 Feb 2008
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