Encryption is less secure than we thought
For 65 years, most information-theoretic analyses of cryptographic systems have made a mathematical assumption that turns out to be wrong.
MIT strengthens network password requirements
Stronger Kerberos password rules and password expiration policies now tied to annual certificate renewal process
Protecting data in the cloud
A new hardware design makes data encryption more secure by disguising cloud servers’ memory-access patterns.
Securing the cloud
A new algorithm solves a major problem with homomorphic encryption, which would let Web servers process data without decrypting it.
Making quantum encryption practical
An MIT team that proposed a new, more-practical scheme for using quantum physics to secure data transmission has now demonstrated it experimentally.
What is email spoofing all about?
In this modern form of forgery, email information is masked in an attempt to trick recipients into believing the message came from someone else.
Daniel Weitzner receives IAPP Privacy Leadership Award
Lauded for work and leadership in the development of Internet public policy
Beefing up public-key encryption
MIT researchers show how to secure widely used encryption schemes against attackers who have intercepted examples of successful decryption.
IS&T recommends Firefox users upgrade to Firefox ESR 17
The Extended Support Release (ESR) of Firefox is designed for institutions like MIT.
IS&T addresses concerns about MIT’s network
Information Services & Technology sheds light on recent service interruptions, as well as steps taken to mitigate risks to the MIT network.
Securing your eW-2 tax form
As with any personal data accessed online, there are measures that can be taken to minimize risk.
Making it easier to build secure Web applications
New programming tools handle security checks automatically but should prove much more intuitive than their predecessors.
Travel safely with your laptop this summer
IS&T strongly encourages you to take safety precautions with your laptop before traveling or working remotely.
System improves automated monitoring of security cameras
New approach uses mathematics to reach a compromise between accuracy, speed.
MIT's open wireless networks will be retired in 2012
As a protective measure, MIT plans to retire its open wireless networks, MIT and MIT N. After the change, users will have three wireless options on campus: MIT GUEST, MIT SECURE and MIT SECURE N.