Entrust Enters Hardware Token Market

By Janet Harris

Entrust Inc is selling tiny one-time password (OTP) tokens, called Entrust IdentityGuard, at only $5 each, in a move which could push down prices in the market segment.
OTP tokens generate new pin numbers every 30 to 60 seconds.  They are an additional level of security to complement user IDs and passwords for authentication.
Although Entrust IdentityGuard [...]

Sophos Expands Hardware Security Offering

By Janet Harris

Sophos Plc has released a second hardware appliance which quickly scans Internet sites for malware.
The WS1000 Web security appliance provides application control and URL filtering in a 1U rack-mounted unit powered by an Intel dual core processor.
Sophos developed the WS1000 following its $23m acquisition of enterprise software developer ActiveState in 2003, which lead to the [...]

Trend Micro Enhances Security Products For Small Businesses

By Janet Harris

Trend Micro, Inc. has announced the latest versions of its Worry-Free Security Solutions, including Client Server Messaging Security 3.5. The enhanced products provide extended protection against malicious, emerging web-threats such as spyware, rootkits and bots.
Improvements include a new anti-spyware engine and enhanced anti-spam effectiveness. The solutions are designed for small organisations and channel partners and [...]

Online Banking Customers Support Stronger Security

By Janet Harris

According to the fourth annual Financial Institution Consumer Online Fraud Survey by RSA Security Inc, the security division of USA-based EMC Corporation, 91% of bank account holders would be willing to use stronger security methods than the standard ‘username-and-password’, to protect their accounts.
When given a choice of possible security measures, including hardware tokens, personalised images, and [...]

Cisco Releases Security Patches For Routers

By Janet Harris

Cisco has released three patches for security vulnerabilities in its Cisco IOS and IOS XR routers.
Although the patches have been issued to internet service providers, there is concern that cybercriminals could exploit the flaws before the patches are rolled out.
Security experts believe that at least one of the vulnerabilities could cause e-mail and internet access [...]

Entrust’s Data Security Solution Reaches Award Finals

By Janet Harris

Entrust, Inc’s Entelligence Messaging Server solution has been named a finalist in the Best Data Security Solution category in the Software & Information Industry Association’s (SIIA) 22nd Annual CODiE Awards. The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry.
The Awards recognise 72 categories of outstanding [...]

Pointsec Launches Device Protector

By Janet Harris

Pointsec Mobile Technologies has launched the Pointsec Device Protector to control access to data through the security weak points of computer ports and portable storage devices.
The device controls data access via port management, content filtering and optional media encryption.
USB storage devices and other removable media devices can connect directly into a workstation without IT authorization [...]

New Gigabit Switches Improve Network Security

By Janet Harris

Broadcom Corporation has announced a new generation of multi-layer Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches designed to improve enterprise network security and manageability.
The Broadcom(R) StrataXGS(R) III Gigabit Ethernet switches feature new BroadShield(TM) security technology, which enables network admission control (NAC) and supports Microsoft’s Network Access Protection policy enforcement technology.
The new generation switches are a follow-on series to [...]

Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro Now Available

By Janet Harris

Yoggie Security Systems has announced the availability of Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro, a credit-card sized security appliance for mobile and remote workers.
The product has undergone successful beta trials, which demonstrated its stability and functional readiness.
The Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro is a miniature computer which uses a fully hardened and secure embedded OS with the sole purpose of [...]

Symantec Behaviour-based Security For Consumers

By Janet Harris

Security company Symantec is planning to launch Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response (SONAR), which will help them avoid unpatched software flaws.
SONAR is significantly different from Symantec’s traditional signature-based anti-virus protection software. Signature-based tools compare a program’s code to a database of known malware, while SONAR looks at the behaviour of programs running on the [...]

Certicom Launches Suite B Hardware Security Power Bundle

By Janet Harris

Certicom has announced the Suite B Hardware Security Power Bundle to help developers add Suite B compliant algorithms to their hardware-based security with proven and standards-based implementations.
Suite B is the set of cryptographic algorithms recommended by the National Security Agency (NSA) to secure classified and unclassified communications.
The private sector is also beginning to implement the [...]

Paypal Provides Hardware Solution To Phishing

By Janet Harris

Paypal is developing security hardware to protect its customers against phishing and other malicious attacks. The new Security Key generates a unique one-time-use password every 30 seconds, which is used together with a username and password to log into an account.
The key provides an additional level of security, protecting the account even if a phisher [...]

New Security Chip Provides Strongest Key Encryption

By Janet Harris

Deepnet Security has entered into a licensing agreement with Wave Systems Corp, to add TPM-based security to Deepnet Smart ID virtual smart cards, in order to protect users’ digital identities.
Smart ID is a smart card in software form, which provides security in the same way as a physical smart card, but at a much lower [...]

Eikon Fingerprint Scanner Debuts at CES

By Janet Harris

UPEK Inc, the biometric security company, debuted a fingerprint scanner - the Eikon Digital Privacy Manager - at the CES in Las Vegas.  The device will be released later in 2007.
The pocket-sized Eikon, which is finished in blue metal, plugs into any USB connector and includes software which matches a user’s fingerprints to their application [...]

Silicon Image Processor Provides Content Security

By Janet Harris

Silicon Image Inc. has launched the SteelVine SiI5733 storage processor, which assures the security of content via automatic drive locking.
The product provides a cost-effective storage solution for manufacturers of PC motherboards, digital video recorders (DVRs) and HDTVs (high definition TVs). The SteelVine SiI5733 is scalable, reliable and secure.
In addition to automatic drive locking, the processor [...]

Symantec Developing Windows Vista Security Tool

By Janet Harris

Symantec, the US security company, is planning to develop a technology which can make security decisions for Vista owners dealing with User Account Control.
The User Account Control feature in the Vista operating system requests permission to disable security barriers to the inner workings of a PC whenever software tries to access these.
Symantec believes that the [...]

Sophos Launches Web Security Product

By Brian Turner

In line with its transformation from a software-only security company to hardware, Sophos has launched a new managed web filtering appliance - the WS1000 - its first web-oriented hardware system.
The WS1000 monitors for and blocks Trojans, adware, spyware and viruses that arrive on networks through browsers. It is designed for networks with between 100 and [...]

moka5’s LivePC Engine Sets New Standards

By Brian Turner

moka5 is launching its LivePC Engine at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2007 in Las Vegas, which runs from January 8-12, 2007. LivePC Engine turns a PC into a safe and universal platform for a range of consumer electronic devices.
The technology allows consumers to carry several virtual computers on their USB fingertip drive or [...]

Adobe Reader Flaw Identified

By Brian Turner

A vulnerability has been revealed in Adobe Systems Inc’s Acrobat Reader software by researchers from Symantec Corp. and VeriSign Inc.’s iDefense Intelligence.
The flaw allows cyber-intruders to attack personal computers through trusted Web links. Web site’a hosting PSD (Portable Document Format) files are vulnerable to attacks ranging from the theft of cookies which track a user’s [...]

nCipher Launches Cryptographic Security Module

By Brian Turner

nCipher Plc, which is based in Cambridge, has launched an embedded cryptographic Hardware Security Module which enables OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to transform products into trusted devices (HSM).
The component-sized miniHSM provides OEMs with a drop-in solution for data encryption, digital signing and strong authentication. It allows users to integrate pre-validated cryptographic security into devices such [...]

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