CST | Security News & Internet Advice

Monthly roundup from CST
Your guide to the IT news this month

Welcome to the March edition of our information and system security monthly news roundup.

Each month our newsletter covers current and emerging issues from the world of IT, technical tips, security events, best practice advice and ideas that can reduce budget spend and maximise return on investment.

Advanced Persistent Threat: The cyber sniper

An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a targeted cyber attack on an individual or business, and, if not recognised, could have dire consequences.

Make sure you are aware of exactly what an APT is before it does its worst.

Court case highlights need for robust web security

Have you ever asked what lengths your bank or indeed any other supplier is going to in order to protect your interests? A recent court case suggests we should all pay more attention to the web security policies of others.

Microsoft makes security paramount in 2012

Ten years after the company first launched the Trustworthy Computing group, Microsoft is now said to be modernising the group in line with its announced focus on security for 2012.