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Cloud-based threat monitoring and response service
FishNet Security launched ThreatDetect, a cloud-based threat monitoring and response service, that allows organizations to proactively respond to emerging threats, meet …
What is Gatekeeper in OS X Mountain Lion
The next version of OS X called Mountain Lion will be available this summer. Among the many new features, it will come with Gatekeeper that will help prevent users from …
Why is residual risk so important?
The term “residual risk’ is mandatory in the risk management process according to ISO 27001, but is unfortunately very often used without appreciating the real …
Malicious sites increase 240%
In 2011, the most significant evolution in the threat landscape was the use of malware networks, or malnets, to launch highly dynamic Web-based attacks, according to Blue Coat …
Nessus 5.0 vulnerability scanner released
Tenable Network Security announced Nessus 5.0, a vulnerability and configuration assessment solution for enterprises and security professionals. Nessus 5.0 delivers introduces …
Trend Micro secures PlayStation Vita gamers
Trend Micro extended its collaboration with Sony and is now offering two web security services – “Trend Micro Kids Safety” and “Trend Micro Web …
Web-based breach tool for healthcare IT
Healthcare has become one of the most-breached industries, placing hospitals, clinics and health plans under scrutiny of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …
Secure data with cloud-based encryption
Porticor introduced its Virtual Private Data (Porticor VPD) system, a solution combining data encryption with patented key management to protect critical data in public, …
The Internet of Things: Key Applications and Protocols
The Internet of Things describes the Home Area Networking, Building Automation and AMI protocols and their evolution towards open protocols based on IP such as 6LowPAN and …
The rise of information stealers and pay-per-install malware
The fastest growing malware categories in the second half of 2011 were PPI (Pay-Per-Installs) and information stealers that target user credentials enabling the theft of key …
ISO 27001 video tutorials
One of the biggest obstacles for companies starting to implement ISO 27001 is writing various documents required by this information security standard. Information Security …
Confidential data at risk even with policies in place
Think confidential information is protected by company IT security policies? Think again. A new survey by Xerox and McAfee, reveals that more than half of employees say they …
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