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Researchers prove kernel is secure
Australian researchers have demonstrated a way to prove core software for mission-critical systems is safe. Read more »
Facebook rolls out its revamped apps directory
As anticipated from last week's Facebook company blog post, the company has rolled out a redesigned directory of applications that has been tweaked to better show off verified applications. Read more »
Facebook fights new Koobface worm, another rogue app
Like flies to cow dung, rogue apps are swarming to Facebook. Read more »
IE8 to come with anti-malware, XSS protection
Microsoft yesterday announced new security features within the upcoming release of Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2. Read more »
iPhone App Store coming on Monday
The era of officially sanctioned iPhone applications should kick off on Monday. Read more »
Is whitelisting the new blacklisting?
The IT security industry has come to a frank realisation that the current approach to preventing malware is simply not working. Is whitelisting, which is the reverse of our current approach, the answer? Read more »
Australians want what's bad for them: Biometrics
Australians would prefer to use voice biometrics rather than PIN and password verification to prove their identity — but security experts warn biometrics exposes consumers to even greater risk. Read more »
Linux kernel flaw gifts local users root privilege
An error in the workings of Linux kernel versions 2.6.17 to 2.6.24.1 can give local users access to root privileges. Read more »
Firefox 3 gives browser security, Web app makeover
Mozilla has released a new beta version of Firefox 3, with the popular open source Web browser featuring significant new features that according to its makers will improve security, ease of use and the rendering of Web pages. Read more »
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Install OpenVZ on CentOS to create a virtual container
This article shows you how to install OpenVZ on CentOS. OpenVZ is an OS-level virtualisation product that allows you to completely isolate processes from each other, increase security by keeping bits separate, and tightly control resource utilisation. Read more »
How to successfully execute the scope management phase of a project
There's very little that you can do before the start of a project without first defining the project scope. Read more »
How to successfully execute the scope management phase of a project
Executing the Scope Management phase of your project will allow you to create and maintain the Scope Statement that outlines the deliverables you need to produce by the end of your project. Read more »
Establish a patch management policy
Patch management is an issue that will always plague your organisation's network -- there will always be patches, updates, and security fixes to apply. Read more »
Automate subversion backups
ubversion is increasing in popularity and usage, and while it makes a fantastic version control system -- as with all things -- it needs to be properly backed up. Backing up subversion can be painless and protects against the rare case of data corruption. Read more »
Estimate the true cost of a new security control
By accurately capturing the cost of a new security control, you can give management the information it needs to help protect the security of your network. In this edition of Security Solutions, Mike Mullins takes the mystery out of calculating the real price tag of a new security control. Read more »
Passwords: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Even with the best security technology in place, people are still putting enormous faith in the strength of their password, many without realising what having a "strong" password entails. Builder AU's Nick Gibson runs you through the basics. Read more »
Deploy full-featured applications with Java Web Start
Java Web Start provides a platform-independent, secure, and robust deployment technology. Find out how it enables developers to deploy full-featured applications to end users by making the applications available on a standard Web server. Read more »
Simplify e-mail validation routines with PHP
A very common task when building Web sites involves validating user-supplied e-mail addresses. In this article we'll show you how to use the powerful regular expression engine built into PHP. Read more »
Avoid these six common development mistakes
Both rookie and veteran developers often have misconceptions about their work that can hamper the progress of an entire project. We explain why you should be on the lookout for these common mistakes. Read more »
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