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Remember when we had telephone booths on every street corner? Brian Milas argues that identity mapping offers cost and security benefits, while meeting strict regulations If wireless were simply a matter of business expedience, and we ignored security concerns, it would be as ubiquitous today as laptops and cell phones – especially for the growing number of workers who depend on mobility to do their jobs and can’t afford to be tethered to a desk, office or single location. Whitfield Diffie made his name in encryption back in the 1970s, paving the way for modern e-commerce. Andy Coote learns more about his early work and hears his predictions for web services and grid computing A US university is using management software to tighten security on its 4,000 user wireless network. Recent news events have highlighted individuals actively engaged in criminal pursuits using false identities to disguise themselves and conceal their unlawful acts. Since its passage in October last year, everyone (in the U.S. at least) has heard of the Patriot Act (USAPA). It is 342 pages of reform extending the powers of international intelligence agencies and law enforcement organizations. In a post-Sept. 11 world, the security community is being asked to address a growing list of sobering scenarios that range from the newly plausible to the truly frightening. No longer a dark and mysterious process, computer forensics has been significantly on the scene for more than five years now. Secure project management is a concept that blends the needs of project management and security. There is every indication that 2002 will be the year of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP). Traditionally, security administration has focused on enforcement products. Last October, many of us were shocked to read in newspapers that Procter & Gamble, a leading Fortune 500 firm, settled a dispute with European based Unilever over accusations of blatant corporate espionage - better known as economic warfare. In 1984 William Gibson's epoch-making novel Neuromancer introduced the world to the term cyberpunk (although many would argue that the term was actually coined by science fiction writer Bruce Bethke and/or editor Gardner Dozois). Nowadays, it seems like everybody has a PDA. However, as an inevitable corollary, it seems like everyone is eventually bound to misplace their PDA. Infosecurity is kind of like visiting the dentist: we all know we have to do it, but we seem to put it off for as long as humanly possible. I am becoming more convinced that there are way too many interpretations of the word “privacy.” Today's security measures are not keeping up with today's security risks. The recent power outage was a powerful reminder of the value of business continuity provisions. Ron Mobed reports. Don’t overlook the importance of sound policy in your efforts to achieve effective security, says Bob Whelan