In order to protect your company against malicious code and hackers, proactive measures must be taken to fortify the safety of your network BEFORE intrusion problems occur. Like most business owners, you may feel immune to hackers and viruses because you have installed anti-virus software. You couldn’t be more wrong.

Cebic Technologies Inc. will offer a free briefing on the “Ins and Outs of Security” on Wednesday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pinnacle Club in Denver. Lunch is included.

ISO 17799 is an international standard code for security policies and procedures. It is an extremely detailed, comprehensive standard that requires commitment and the proper tools and follow up.

What is ISO?

Microsoft will not take technical support calls for the respected Windows NT 4.0 Workstation as of July 1, 2003, according to Microsoft’s website.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Embarrassed business and government agencies would have to notify consumers under a proposed law if hackers break into computers and steal some types of personal information, including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and credit card information.

It’s been a busy couple of days for security gurus assigned to keep their companies safe and sound.

On Wednesday, Microsoft posted a pair of vulnerability bulletins warning of potential problems in its Windows 2000 server operating system and its Windows Media 9 video and audio player.

The latest in a family of Sobig worms is loose on the Internet.

Sobig.e (w32.sobig.e@mm) arrives by e-mail with an attached file and also spreads using shared network files. Unlike previous variations of Sobig, this one uses subject headings borrowed from Sobig.c and only one attached filename, making it somewhat easier to recognize. Sobig.e affects only Windows users.