Against a rising backdrop of multiple Java security issues – culminating in Oracle’s emergency patch causing the Java sandbox to be bypassed – Avecto has warned Windows users that the extensible code should now be disabled on users’ Web browsers – and only enabled as and when needed.

 According to Paul Kenyon, chief operating officer with the Windows privilege management specialist, the fact that Bugtraq is reporting Oracle’s latest patch has sidestepped the Java sandbox protection shows that the extensive code environment – which hits its 21st birthday this year – is now clearly past its sell-by date.

The rising trend of BYOD (bring your own device) was highlighted in ISACA’s latest pre-Christmas Shopping on the Job survey, which found that 39% of the 850-plus interviewees had employers that allow them to use work-supplied mobile devices for personal purposes–while on the other side of the coin, 32% encourage the use of personal devices for business purposes.

 Coupled with a clear third (34%) of employers allowing the use of work email addresses for personal communications, researchers found that 50% of respondents have concluded that the risk of using personal mobile devices for work activities outweighs the benefits. 

 And, with just 21% of employers providing guidance on the secure use of geolocation-enabled smartphones and portable devices, it is clear that the security industry has a number of BYOD-related problems that needs discussing—and resolving.

Global award recognizes security startup’s industry-leading technology, and  future impact on business; chosen from hundreds of applicants

 AlienVault, the only open and collaborative Unified Security Management platform - combining built-in controls and full visibility - today announced that it has been named a 2013 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. AlienVault joins 23 of the most innovative global technology start-ups, recognized for their potential to transform the future of business and society.

This year’s Technology Pioneers were chosen by a selection committee comprised of academics, journalists, technologists and venture capitalists.  The elite group is known their for success and their visionary leadership in disciplines that include information technology; telecommunications and new media; life sciences and health; and energy and environment.

“Ensuring the integrity of sophisticated on board computers, so that they cannot easily be tampered with by disgruntled employees, thieves, cyber activists and even hacktivist groups - so causing financial loss, reputational damage – or worse, a fatal car crash – must be prioritised during vehicle development and manufacture.” – Grant Taylor, Cryptzone European Vice President

 Cryptzone welcomes the news that anti-virus vendors are researching software to protect the increasingly sophisticated IT systems within motor vehicles, adding that it has been working for some time on governance security principles for automotive component part manufacturers and car makers.