Imou Ranger IQ, hands on: Good-value security camera features, lost in translationThis smart security camera offers a full range of features for a competitive price, but is let down by its confusing app.June 22, 2020 by Mary Branscombe in Security
Ethical Hacking, book review: A hands-on guide for would-be security professionalsDaniel G Graham's book won't help hackers who already have a wide range of tools to attack networks and devices. But it will help defenders who want to turn those techniques to more benevolent use.November 23, 2021 by Mary Branscombe in Security
Hacked journalist reminds us security is people plus processPoor processes combined with people who aren't trained in security are more dangerous than most technical vulnerabilities.August 9, 2012 by Mary Branscombe in Security
Salesforce talks security: From passwords to animatronic poniesWhat do the internal security policies in use at Salesforce.com say about the state of desktop security?September 19, 2012 by Mary Branscombe in Security
Essential business travel tech: Speakers, power cells and backupAs we look forward to trudging 30-40 miles around CES (we walked 37.5 miles at CES 2012 according to the Fitbit I was carrying), we've been turning out the bag of travelling technology to see what we can leave behind and what we need to add from recent products we've examined. January 7, 2013 by Mary Branscombe in Security
From Google's mojo to LTE vs fibre: Top 10 technology predictions for 2013Analyst Mark Anderson has a good record for technology predictions; here's what he says about 2013 — and where we agree and disagree.December 11, 2012 by Mary Branscombe in Security
In praise of inefficient technology and creative mistakesWhen you automate a system designed around messy human beings, the resulting efficiency can make everyone unhappyMarch 27, 2014 by Mary Branscombe in Security
The Practice of Network Security Monitoring, review: A hands-on guidebookA determined attacker can get into any network; this book is a practical guide to spotting them quickly when they arrive and ejecting them before serious damage is done.September 12, 2013 by Mary Branscombe in Security
Netgear Arlo Smart Home Security, First Take: Wireless, waterproof and extensiblePlenty of connected cameras are suitable for monitoring your home or office, but Netgear's new Arlo is completely wireless and comfortably waterproof, with infrared built in for night and dark areas. It's increasingly extensible too.June 15, 2015 by Mary Branscombe in Security
Netgear Arlo Q, First Take: Good-value HD security camera with audioTo complement its completely wireless, battery-powered Arlo cameras, Netgear has launched an HD networked security camera that adds more features, but needs a power connection.March 4, 2016 by Mary Branscombe in Security