Latest security news.
Pitney Bowes’ advanced security system reaps returns, 07/31/06
You have to learn to walk before you can run. That’s what Pitney Bowes discovered as it developed a unique security system designed to lock down access to its global network.
Security Strategies Newsletter: ‘Sage’ advice from McAfee, 07/25/06
A few days ago, I interviewed Kevin Soo Hoo, program manager at McAfee Avert Labs and editor of the new _Sage_ magazine from …
SSL VPN vendor AEP partners with clustering software vendor, 07/25/06
SSL VPN vendor AEP is partnering with clustering software vendor Zeus Technology to enable larger deployments of the SSL gear initially, but with aims to add load balancing and Web security later.
Crypto malware close to being ‘uncrackable’, 07/25/06
File-encrypting Trojans are becoming so complex that the security companies could soon be powerless to reverse their effects, a new report from Kaspersky Lab has said.
Skybox Security upgrades products, builds partnerships, 07/25/06
Skybox Security Tuesday announced upgrades to its risk-mitigation and auditing product suite, called Skybox View, along with business partnerships with Internet Security Systems and Application Security.
Messaging Newsletter: AOL takes AIM of the workplace with a secure IM platform, 07/25/06
AOL last week moved to address business concerns of using instant messaging platforms in the workplace by releasing AIM Pro, which offers …
VPNs Newsletter: Businesses are replacing IPSec VPNs with SSL VPNs, 07/25/06
SSL VPNs will continue to come on strong over the next five years, according to a new study by Synergy Research Group.
Yahoo, Symantec offer security bundle, 07/25/06
Yahoo, in partnership with Symantec, launched an Internet security software suite dubbed Norton Internet Security and designed to protect online users from threats like viruses and spyware, the companies said Tuesday.
Security vendor WatchGuard acquired, 07/25/06
WatchGuard, makers of multi-function security devices for branch offices, is accepting a deal to be bought by a private investment firm.
Layer 8: Microsoft Office: Under siege, 07/25/06
In case you didn’t know it, your copy of Office has more holes than a slice of baby Swiss. The Register reports Office developers aren’t finding much time to develop…
