nCipher Announces Embedded Cryptographic Hardware Security Modules
by Brian TurnernCipher plc has announced the immediate availability of the miniHSM – the world’s first embedded hardware security module (HSM). MiniHSM provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with an easy to integrate, secure solution for data encryption, digital signing and strong authentication. The product enables the integration of pre-validated cryptographic security into a diverse range of products including digital cinema projectors, electronic voting terminals, retail point-of-sale infrastructure, immigration border control and document ...
December 20, 2006
HP Tightens Security on HP-UX Operating System
by Brian TurnerHP has upgraded security on its HP-UX 11i operating system with new encrypted volume and file system support for "data-at-rest," which describes an embedded-trusted computing chip for HP's Integrity servers. The new encryption is included in HP-UX11i v2 tie in with HP's Integrity servers which use the Intel Itanium processor. Itanium allows HP-UX 11i to do host-based encryption with low-performance overhead. The encrypted volume support allows users to keep their existing ...
December 17, 2006
Centennial Software Launches Security.Advisor
by Brian TurnerCentennial Software, a leading developer of IT asset discovery and security management solutions, has launched Security.Advisor, which helps identify the software and firmware vulnerabilities hidden across the entire network. In conjunction with Centennial’s Discovery asset management solution, Security.Advisor searches the network for vulnerabilities in software and hardware and directs users to the right patches and remedial actions to solve any problems it identifies. On an IT network using Security.Advisor, an agent ...
December 16, 2006
Leading Financial Organisations Give Evidence on Internet Security
by Brian TurnerA House of Lords committee investigating internet security has listened to evidence from the UK payments association (APACS), the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and Visa. The organisations reported on the level of online threat to consumers, the types of security attacks being carried out and how financial services organisations are working with international law-enforcement groups to combat security issues. The House of Lords launched the enquiry in July 2006. It is ...
USB Switchblade Malware Detected
by Brian TurnerCentennial Software, a developer of IT asset discovery and security management solutions, has issued a security alert about new endpoint malware, named USB Switchblade. The malware targets Windows systems and steals corporate information such as passwords, IP data, browser history and auto-fill data, including data used for online banking and other payment systems. The malware allows hackers to set up ghost admin accounts and administer virtual network computing, which effectively gives ...
December 13, 2006
Vista Hardware Security Approved by PC Makers
by Brian TurnerMicrosoft has secured an agreement with PC manufacturers to add a change at the BIOS level to improve security in Windows Vista. Microsoft's Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) feature could make automated, large-scale attacks significantly more difficult. ASLR relies on Data Execution Prevention (DEP), another new Vista security feature, in order to function fully. DEP is also known as No Execute (NX). PC manufacturers have the ability to disable DEP at ...
December 12, 2006
Yoggie Gatekeeper Provides High-level Security for Laptops
by Brian TurnerYoggie Security Systems, an Israeli start-up, has developed an innovative device to provide high-level security to laptops when users access the Internet via hotspots, airports, and hotel rooms. The Yoggie Gatekeeper, which is about the size of a credit-card, is a miniature computer which connects to laptop and provides remote workers with the same level of security as that utilised by corporate networks. The GateKeeper, which goes on sale in the ...
nCipher Trials Biometric Security System at Heathrow
by Brian TurnerHeathrow Airport is trialling a biometric security system from nCipher that offers heightened levels of security. Travellers at the airport can enrol in a trial of the biometric security solution, known as miSense, which utilises iris and face recognition technology. The system is expected to speed up airport check in and boarding. The system will be available over the next few months as a trial to passengers on select flights to ...
December 11, 2006
Collax Enhances Security Gateway Bandwidth Management
by Brian TurnerCollax has announced expanded bandwidth management of the Collax Security Gateway, a Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution providing Web, email and network security. The UTM solution in Version 4.0.10 prioritizes and guarantees bandwidths in Virtual Private Networks giving Voice-over-IP (VoIP), and other business applications including ERP systems, priority in the VPN tunnel. The Collax Security Gateway 4.0.10 enables VoIP in company networks. Its Tagged-VLAN technology (according to 802.1q) separates data packages ...
Seagate Provides New Hardware-Based Encryption Technology
by Brian TurnerSeagate's new 'DriveTrust Technology', an effective means of preventing the theft of data from stolen or lost laptops, could become standard in a few years. While most encryption technologies reside in a separate application or as part of the operating system, DriveTrust technology integrates encryption directly into the drive itself. Although the technology had been available for Seagate's DV35 series hard drives for digital recorders, it has not previously been available ...
December 7, 2006
Prevx Offers Free PC Security Packs To SMBs
by Brian TurnerPrevx, a UK developer of anti-malware software, is offering free Prevx1 Business Starter packs to companies with 25-250 employees. This group is considered the most vulnerable to PC security attacks because smaller businesses often lack fundamental security on their PCs and networks. Companies interested in the offer can visit http://www.prevx.com/startnow to receive a year's protection for up to 5 PCs. The offer closes on 1 February 2007. The Prevx1 IT security ...
December 6, 2006
IBM Introduces New Telecom Security System
by Brian TurnerIBM has announced security hardware, software and services to address the security needs of the user, enterprise systems and the core of large-scale Internet Protocol (IP) carrier networks. The Telecom Core Infrastructure Security Solution monitors and manages the health of both the network and the traffic itself. The system addresses security needs generated by the increase in IP-based services such as telephone services over the Internet, Internet TV, push to ...
December 5, 2006
Symantec Introduces Windows Vista Security Products
by Brian TurnerSymantec is launching AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.2, a security and backup system for the newly available Windows Vista operating system. Symantec has already unveiled Backup Exec 11d, which has been under beta since early this year. Backup Exec 11d targets early adopters of the Windows Vista operating system and 64-bit computing and expands the capabilities of its backup software. The new version, which has been available since November, provides recovery support ...
McAfee Announces 2007 Vista Compatible Security Products
by Brian TurnerMcAfee has announced McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5 and McAfee AntiSpyware Enterprise 8.5 products which are compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista. The products provide protection from viruses, worms, spyware, adware, rootkits, hacker attacks and exploits. The updated products use advanced technology to protect computers from both known and unknown threats. The technology goes further than simply offering protection via a database of signatures. Microsoft has expressed its delight at the support ...
December 1, 2006
Symantec releases Norton 360 security beta
by Brian TurnerSymantec has released Norton 360, which combines PC security and tune-up technologies with automated backup and online transaction security abilities, as a public beta. Norton 360 is designed to protect users from viruses, worms, Trojan Horses, spyware, adware, hackers and online scams. It provides security during banking and shopping online through identity theft protection. It also protects important documents, photos and music through automated online backup and restore functions. The product ...