The security community started paying attention to virtualization technology around 2006. Many new threats were discussed (some real, somehypothetical), attack vectors were described, and vendors started offering “virtualization security” products soon after. Where do we stand today? This session will take a look at the landscape of virtualization security, what’s changed, and what’s yet to come.

IANS Faculty member Aaron Turner was featured in a Networking Research Library (part of TechTarget University) segment on "Securing the Next Generation Network." His three video segments offer compelling insights about current network security. Please take some time and view each of the videos to hear Aaron's ideas. (Free-registration required.)

Information security, or a lack thereof, grabbed more than its usual share of headlines during the first half of 2011. The period was notable not just for the prevalence of network break-ins, but for the roster of marquee names that were victimized by a growing number of skilled and sophisticated attackers. Not only did the breaches appear to be more common, they were also at organizations regarded as information security role models. To make matters worse, the news media often reported the incidents before the individuals affected were fully informed. With a lot of time still left on the calendar, 2011 seems likely to be remembered as the year of the data breach.

The role of chief security officer has evolved from protecting data to making sure business advances securely. With employees blurring the line between work and personal lives and data moving to the cloud, CSOs are in the Security 2.0 stage, with Security 3.0 coming up. Rather than block access, CSOs now must ensure secure access.