13 IT security myths

By | Network World US
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Security experts hammer on security ideas they say are just myths

  • 13 IT security myths
  • 1. More security is always better
  • 2. The DDoS problem is bandwidth-oriented
  • 3. Regular expiration strengthens passwords
  • 4. You can rely on the wisdom of the crowds
  • 5. Client-side virtualisation will solve BYOD security problems
  • 6. IT should encourage staff to use new and random passwords every 30 days
  • 7. Any computer virus will produce a visible symptom on the screen
  • 8. We are not a target
  • 9. Software today isn't any better in terms of security holes
  • 10. Sensitive information transfer via SSL is secure
  • 11. Endpoint security software is a commodity product
  • 12. Of course we are protected because we have a network firewall
  • 13. You should not upload malware samples as part of a targeted attack to reputable malware vendors and services
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13 IT security myths

Some generally-assumed and oft-repeated notions about security may not necessarily be true and we asked security experts to tell us their favourite "Security Myths" and what they think of them.

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