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	7 futuristic authentication systems DARPA is funding From analyzing the way you walk to your heartbeat, these password killers could be here soon. Read More WEBCAST: VMware | IBM 3 Virtual Desktop Must-haves Employees today expect to take their work anywhere and on any device. This BYOD mindset poses a dilemma for organizations that want to create a flexible workplace while ensuring security, control, and lower costs. IBM and VMware collaboratively provide a dynamic VDI solution. View Now In this Issue Snowden reveals automated NSA cyberwarfare program Amazon protects its virtual desktops with two-factor authentication Study finds firmware plagued by poor encryption and backdoors Testing service rolls out vast federated identity management system using Oracle Malware is less concerned about virtual machines Users should patch critical flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, researchers say Fifteen new vulnerabilities reported during router hacking contest BlackBerry patches vulnerabilities in BlackBerry OS, enterprise server software RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: CSO Perspective Save the Date: Boston-Area CSO Perspectives Conference 9/16 The Boston-area CSO Perspectives Conference is being held on Tuesday, September 16 at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel. At this one-day event, produced by CSO and focused on "Defending Against the Pervasive Attacker," you'll have the opportunity to connect with an extensive network of visionary CSOs, CIOs and business experts. Register now. Snowden reveals automated NSA cyberwarfare program The U.S. National Security Agency has a cyberwarfare program that hunts for foreign cyberattacks and is able to strike back without human intervention, according to NSA leaker Edward Snowden. Read More Amazon protects its virtual desktops with two-factor authentication Amazon Web Services now lets enterprises use two-factor authentication to better protect hosted WorkSpaces virtual desktops. Read More Study finds firmware plagued by poor encryption and backdoors The first large-scale analysis of a fundamental type of software known as firmware has revealed poor security practices that could present opportunities for hackers probing the "Internet of Things." Read More Testing service rolls out vast federated identity management system using Oracle The Educational Testing Service says it has gained efficiencies by centralizing its identity and access management. Read More WEBCAST: IBM Corporation Desktop virtualization market trends You've probably heard about desktop virtualization -- and some of its benefits – things like tighter security, streamlined management and lower costs. But would desktop virtualization be right for your company? Could you expect to reap all those benefits? And how quickly would you gain a return on investment? View Now Malware is less concerned about virtual machines Many malicious software programs used to make a quick exit on virtual machines, a tactic designed to avoid a security check. But that isn't the case anymore, according Symantec research. Read More Users should patch critical flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, researchers say Adobe Systems has released security patches for its Flash Player, Reader and Acrobat products, addressing a total of eight vulnerabilities, including one that is being exploited by attackers. Read More Fifteen new vulnerabilities reported during router hacking contest Routers appear to be as insecure as ever, after hackers successfully compromised five popular wireless models during a contest at the DefCon 22 security conference, reporting 15 new vulnerabilities to affected vendors. Read More BlackBerry patches vulnerabilities in BlackBerry OS, enterprise server software BlackBerry's focus on strong security as a key differentiator for its devices does not mean that they're completely free of flaws. The company released security updates Tuesday for both the OS running on its smartphones and for its enterprise server software. Read More
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