January/February Issue

New biometrics see right through you
Consumer banking is evolving, and banks are beginning to choose more modern and more impressive ways to maximise security. But some argue that this is at the expense of their customer's privacy. Do new businesses evoke invasion?
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Outsourcing - security outgrows fear of the dark
While outsourcing of all forms of IT services and indeed business processes is an unstoppable trend, the outsourcing of information security is still a relatively undeveloped area. However, many now believe that the combination of shortage of skills, and the difficulty of keeping on top of an ever changing threat landscape, is rapidly changing that.... more

Pharma's information space: rich and multi-faced
The $600 billion prescription drugs industry is glutted with information. Ian Grant 's international survey foregrounds its terrible complexity.

What's rollin' round the bend?
Ten distinguished infosecurity experts reflect on 2006 and look ahead to 2007

France to pick up its game
France has a rich tradition of technical innovationm but, some say, needs to finesse its marketing A l'Americane. SA Mathieson reports.

MBAs don't cut infosec mustard
Paul Henry speaks to Brian McKenna about a current trend to downplay the technical side of infosec.

Ex-Cyberguard chief gets back into ring
The security market is consolidating. If you're a CEO who gets bought out, what do you do next? Eleanor Dallaway talks to PatchLink's Patrick Clawson.

Getting the NAC: Cisco's Bob Gleichauf speaks out
Robert Gleichauf speaks to Brian McKenna about the trials of decrypting data in crisis situations, and security officers of a new type.

IBM makes sure it counts in security
IBM's acquisition of ISS is one aspect of its anointment of security as strategic. Cath Everett analyzes Big Blue's game plan.

The Information Security Forun
ISF research consultant Andy Jones offers a history of the ISF.