Organizations need a comprehensive patch management solution which provides endpoint protection beyond the typical operating system in order to effectively and efficiently minimize risks caused by the vulnerabilities that are inevitable in modern computing systems.

In this paper for white paper for Lumension/Redmond Magazine, I talk about how to manage patching across the enterprise.

When you buy tablet PCs online, there are many low-priced bargains to tempt you and it can be hard to be a discerning consumer. The Internet provides instantaneous sales and promotion channels for legitimate manufacturers, as well as less than scrupulous manufacturers, who can represent hidden competition to legitimate manufacturers. These online brandjackers pay close attention to market trends, especially those involving well-known brands, and are quick to line their own pockets at the expense of legitimate brands.

In my latest whitepaper for MarkMonitor here, (registration required) I examine how over the course of a single day this summer they found more than 23,000 listings for suspicious tablets. Of course, given that many of them are sold at 70% discount, it isn’t surprising that many consumers are tempted.

While 2009 was a year of economic downturn for most legitimate businesses, fraudsters worked overtime to trap unwary Internet victims.  In this edition of the Brandjacking Index, we look at the overall trends for 2009. We found that con artists are exploiting the economy and sharpening their targets at well-known brands for their own profit. Cybersquatting continues as the tool of choice and there was a big increase in phishing attacks last year, particularly targeted at financial services businesses.

You can download the report here (registration required).

My latest report for Markmonitor is on the continuing abuses of phishers and fraudsters in the pharma industry. The crooks have gotten more sophisticated and savvy, even using phony SSL certificates. You can download the report here.