DHS Names Weatherford as Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity

Department of Homeland Security DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano appointed Mark Weatherford today as the National Protection and Programs Directorate’s NPPD new Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity, according to a press release on the DHS’ site. The role was created by the Directorate in...

United Nations Sub-Domain of Swaziland hacked by Cocain Team Hackers

United Nations Sub-Domain of Swaziland hacked by Cocain Team Hackers Swaziland sub domain of United Nations website Got defaced by Cocain Team Hackers. Mirror of hack also posted on Zone-H. Last hacks By Cocain Team Hackers are : Official site of NDRRMC hacked by Cocain TeaM Egyptian Consulate in...

NERC - National Syrian energy research center Defaced by Cocain Team

NERC - National Syrian energy research center Defaced by Cocain Team Cocain Hackers Team once again Hit Syrian. This time they hack and deface the website of National Syrian energy research center. Site was defaced Yesterday and administrator again backup the site, But Readers can check hack mirr...

Top 7 Key Network Security Trends to Watch in 2011

Network security is on everyone's mind as 2010 comes to an end. Adam Powers, CTO of Atlanta-based Lancope, offers insights into expected trends for 2011. 1. IT Consumerization and Internal Threats The introduction of consumer devices into corporate networks is reshaping security strategies...

More Secure Software Needed for Utilities, NERC CSO Says

It took a malware attack with an unprecedented level of sophistication to make it happen, but officials in charge of the security of much of the country’s electrical grid have come ot the conclusion that there is a need for more secure software and better security processes and procedures to...