September 29, 2008
Cisco, Microsoft, Symantec back certification aimed at promoting the creation of hack-proof software
Network World
Cisco Subnet writes about a new certification created by (ISC) 2, which is going to be supported by vendors such as Cisco, Microsoft and Symantec.
“The new Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) certification aims to establish best practices and validate an individual’s competency in addressing security issues throughout the software lifecycle, according to (ISC)2. ‘The time to act is now, because new applications that lack basic security controls are being developed every day, and thousands of existing vulnerabilities are being ignored,’ said Howard A. Schmidt, (ISC)2 board member.”
IPhone 2.2: Safari redesign, possible cut and paste
Wired
Charlie Sorrel writes about Apple’s work on its iPhone v2.2 software.
“Unearthed by iPhone Atlas…(is) a new Safari interface. In the new browser, Google gets its own search bar (instead of popping up when you hit the regular URL bar) and the reload button has been moved the address bar, a purely aesthetic change which helps the text-entry areas to look bigger. Of course, there’s still no mention of copy and paste, a seemingly ridiculous omission from such a powerful device. But I have a theory: Apple won’t ever put it in, at least not in the form we currently know. The iPhone model is quite different from that of a proper computer. In a Mac or PC, you use the operating system to act on files, be they pictures, e-mails or text documents. The iPhone works more like iTunes, where each application takes care of its own files and what you can do with them.”
Nokia to unveil touch-screen phone next week
ZD Net
Andrew Nusca says that according to Reuters, Nokia will be showcasing its first-ever touch-screen phone to the media this week in London.
“Nokia announced back in July that it would introduce its first touch-screen phone this year, and that it would be sold for a cheaper price than rival touch-screen models in order to tap into a higher-volume market. Of course, the pressure’s on ever since HTC and T-Mobile introduced the Google Android-powered G1 this week, which retails for $179, slightly cheaper than the iPhone.”