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Today's Security News Sign up for Security RSS feeds  Featured Video MORE VIDEOS Wireless network security: 802.11i and WPA basics In this video, Joel Snyder of Opus One reviews 802.11i and WPA, along with the other minimum requirements necessary for building a secure network. Malware laden USB sticks stoke holiday attacks ARTICLE - IBM's ISS division said consumers and businesses face increased security risk as cybercriminals take advantage of the holiday season with phishing and malware laden USB sticks. More on Phishing Incubator to fund, support cybersecurity startups ARTICLE - The Institute for Cyber Security at the University of Texas at San Antonio is lending funding and assistance to fledgling vendors focusing on cybersecurity and privacy issues. 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Exploring authentication methods: How to develop secure systems: Discover authentication options and learn how to implement, maintain and secure methods of authentication, such as bi... Screencast: How Tor improves Web surfing privacy and security audits: In an on-screen demonstration, learn how Tor can be used to ensure that surfing habits aren't recorded by malici... Smartphone security: The growing threat of mobile malware: The increasingly pervasive use of wireless handhelds in the enterprise is just one reason why malware pros are getting seri... MORE NEWS Incubator to fund, support cybersecurity startups ARTICLE - The Institute for Cyber Security at the University of Texas at San Antonio is lending funding and assistance to fledgling vendors foc... Phishing, malware laden USB sticks stoke holiday attacks ARTICLE - IBM's ISS division said consumers and businesses face increased security risk as cybercriminals take advantage of the holiday ... Death of a risk assessor COLUMN - Old-world risk assessment doesn't cut it in the fast-changing world of technology Cybersecurity expert sees PCI DSS problems ahead for retailers INTERVIEW - Some systems will have to be replaced over the next several years costing big-box retailers millions of dollars to becom... New worm attacks Windows smartphones ARTICLE - Symantec researchers have discovered a new worm attacking the Windows CE platform on ARM processors. MORE NEWS SITE INDEX Security. Security news, technical tips and industry experts available at your fingertips! Use our site map below to navigate resources on top of mind topics such as: Authentication, Email Security, Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention, and SSL (Secure Socket Layer). SITE FEATURES All-in-One Guides