Hedge Funds, Analysts, etc have been analyzing satellite images for years to keep an eye on retail. While interesting, this is by no means anything new.
I wouldn't be surprised if this sparked other bids. Not a super hot company by any means but at a 9% premium (low for tech acquisitions) I wouldn't be surprised...
Ninmius, I agree with what you are saying as far as the info coming from a security company. That being said, those are the types of companies actively doing this type of research. In other words, why would another company not in the industry do this type of research. Despite coming from a vendor, many of these reports are helpful and almost essential in helping organizations stay more secure. Knowing of a threat after it happened isn't very good, but understanding trends and what may come next is even more important. So it's just a realization that these reports do come from security vendors or market research firms, sponsored by a security firm which is just as much the same.:)
Yes, but the larger the botnet it becomes more of a target for takedown. Running smaller botnets under the radar for a longer period of time can be more effective with less of a chance of being caught.
Hi Tyen -- The report focuses on "Base Compensation" -- and that is noted. I absolutely agree with you, the column just didn't include any bonus, commissions, etc (for any positions listed) that are often part of a total comp plan. You're 100% spot on with your comment. Just that the main focus is base salary.
That's correct -- a more "tech savvy" sales assistant essentially that can help translate customer needs into a solution the company can supply.
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Win32/Stuxnet might be described as a worm of a slightly different color, though it’s attracted interest from the media that’s comparable in intensity to Conficker, or Code Red, or Blaster. David Harley did an interesting piece on this...
http://www.securityweek.com/stuxnet-sux-or-stuxnet-success-story
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Great point.
Hedge Funds, Analysts, etc have been analyzing satellite images for years to keep an eye on retail. While interesting, this is by no means anything new.
Many don't realize that when they connect their devices (iPhones, iPads, Etc) to corporate networks they are handing over control to their employer. I wrote a piece about this back when iPhone 4 was released and one of the it execs we interviewed mentioned that fact: http://www.securityweek.com/iphone-4-enterprise-new-features-expected-drive-adoption-iphones-enterprise
Thats what I'm thinking....Just integrate more advanced controls and "cleaning" options built into the browser core itself...
I wouldn't be surprised if this sparked other bids. Not a super hot company by any means but at a 9% premium (low for tech acquisitions) I wouldn't be surprised...
Ninmius, I agree with what you are saying as far as the info coming from a security company. That being said, those are the types of companies actively doing this type of research. In other words, why would another company not in the industry do this type of research. Despite coming from a vendor, many of these reports are helpful and almost essential in helping organizations stay more secure. Knowing of a threat after it happened isn't very good, but understanding trends and what may come next is even more important. So it's just a realization that these reports do come from security vendors or market research firms, sponsored by a security firm which is just as much the same. :)
This is the third company to launch such technology, including another that launched in September -- http://www.securityweek.com/sponsored-spam-fighting-captchas-emerge-latest-tool-online-advertisers
Yes, but the larger the botnet it becomes more of a target for takedown. Running smaller botnets under the radar for a longer period of time can be more effective with less of a chance of being caught.
Hi Tyen -- The report focuses on "Base Compensation" -- and that is noted. I absolutely agree with you, the column just didn't include any bonus, commissions, etc (for any positions listed) that are often part of a total comp plan. You're 100% spot on with your comment. Just that the main focus is base salary.
Maybe for IT workers overall but not right now as far as security talent. Not enough talent right now for people with information security skills.
That's correct -- a more "tech savvy" sales assistant essentially that can help translate customer needs into a solution the company can supply.
Win32/Stuxnet might be described as a worm of a slightly different color, though it’s attracted interest from the media that’s comparable in intensity to Conficker, or Code Red, or Blaster. David Harley did an interesting piece on this... http://www.securityweek.com/stuxnet-sux-or-stuxnet-success-story