Portable Penetrator Wi-Fi Audit device updated
by Janet HarrisA major update to the Portable Penetrator Wi-Fi Audit device from leading IT network security company Secpoint can keep corporate networks absolutely secure from external attack... Secpoint’s new Portable Penetrator PP3000 with firmware V7.5 allows browser-based wireless vulnerability scanning of very large networks across hundreds of IP addresses simultaneously. The ready-out-of-the-box unit is based on a Dell Inspiron Mini 10v netbook with 10.1“ screen with six-hour battery life, powered by ...
March 15, 2010
Athena Security announces the release of Firewall Browser
by Janet HarrisAthena Security announces the release of Firewall Browser, a free tool for searching Cisco, Check Point and Netscreen configurations that is powerful and flexible enough to support IT departments of all sizes and process requirements. Firewall browser is available as a free download with no limitations, user license restrictions or registration hurdles from www.athenasecurity.net. Athena chose the SANS Orlando 2010 Conference to unveil the new free tool, and working with conference ...
March 11, 2010
Stonesoft introduces StoneGate Virtual SSL VPN 1.4
by Janet HarrisStonesoft, an innovative provider of integrated network security and business continuity solutions, introduces the new StoneGate SSL VPN Virtual Appliance, SSL VPN 1.4 and SSL-1060 for secure mobile and remote access. The StoneGate SSL VPN solution is ideal for organisations that need to easily provide controlled yet flexible remote access for their employees, partners or customers. The solution enables organisations to share information freely and yet have full control over ...
March 10, 2010
Passlogix announces Microsoft Windows logon innovation
by Janet HarrisPasslogix®, Inc., has announced v-GO Universal Authentication Manager (v-GO UAM), the first strong authentication solution that will enable Microsoft Windows to accept any identification device for logon – including door access (RFID) badges, government-issued citizen identity cards, standalone or built-in laptop biometrics, one time passwords via mobile phones, and question and answer sequences. The solution provides fast and secure network access for users and lowers the cost of back-end strong ...
March 2, 2010
Skybox Security Announces Introduction of Skybox 4000 Appliance
by Security NewsSkybox Security, the leader in automated security risk and compliance management, today announced availability of the Skybox 4000 appliance, combining the award-winning Skybox View software platform with a pre-installed and hardened server. The release of Skybox 4000 provides enterprise customers with an alternative method of deploying Skybox security risk and compliance management solutions on a reliable, branded hardware platform that further reduces the total cost of ownership. The Skybox ...
February 25, 2010
DeviceLock and SentryBay announce partnership
by Janet HarrisDeviceLock, Inc., a worldwide leader in endpoint data leak prevention software solutions, today announced a partnership with Security software specialist SentryBay. The partnership is set to provide one of the most comprehensive solutions available for companies wanting to secure their data and end-user devices. SentryBay’s Personal Data Protection Suite comprises the market-leading EntryProtect and PhishLock solutions. These solutions neutralise the two greatest threats to users of the internet: key logging and ...
February 22, 2010
StorageCraft Disaster Recovery at CeBIT
by Janet HarrisStorageCraft Europe (www.storagecraft.eu), provider of innovative Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and System Migration solutions for servers, desktops and laptops will be exhibiting at CeBIT in Hannover from March 2nd to 6th 2010. Resellers and End-users can visit StorageCraft at Stand A31 in Hall 2 and see a live demo on how to perform a Hardware Independent Restore on a dead system in a matter of minutes. StorageCraft will also present ShadowProtect ...
February 17, 2010
Skybox Security Unveils New Partner Strategy
by Security NewsSkybox Security, the leader in automated security risk and compliance management, announced the introduction of a new worldwide partner strategy that responds to the growing need for effective firewall assurance solutions in the mid-market. Elements of the new partner strategy include the recently announced Skybox CertiFire firewall assurance product for mid-size enterprises, program enhancements for partner profitability, and investment in co-marketing activities to accelerate new customer acquisition. This ...
February 11, 2010
gateProtect anounces UTM appliance for corporate networks
by Janet HarrisgateProtect today announced its new Z Series of Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances. The first product in the series is the GPZ-2500, gateProtect’s first UTM solution for the high-end enterprise market. The new security appliance was designed for use in corporate networks and other demanding network environments with several thousand users. In the gateProtect product range, it sets new benchmarks for data security and performance, with the integrated crypto accelerator ...
February 2, 2010
StoneGate IPS Outperforms Other Solutions In Tests
by Janet HarrisStonesoft, a provider of proven, innovative network security solutions, today announced its StoneGate™ IPS-1030, IPS-1060, and IPS-6105 appliances outperformed several industry-leading solutions according to the latest Network Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Comparative Test Report from NSS Labs, Inc. Published in December 2009, the report includes the results of extensive evaluations of 15 IPS products from seven vendors. Designed to address the challenges faced by IT professionals in selecting and managing ...
January 26, 2010
Skybox Security Launches CertiFire Firewall Management Solution
by Security NewsBrings enterprise-class security risk and compliance management to the mid-market Skybox Security, the leader in automated security risk and compliance management, today announced general availability of Skybox CertiFire. For the first time, the enterprise-level features and performance of Skybox solutions are available in a package specifically designed for mid-size enterprises with several hundred employees or more. CertiFire automatically collects and analyses firewall settings and configuration data to find potential ...
Stonesoft announces Firewall/VPN and Management Centre
by Janet HarrisStonesoft, a provider of proven, innovative network security solutions, today announced the availability of the StoneGate Firewall/VPN 5.1 and StoneGate Management Centre 5.1. New features in these solutions include web filtering, 3G wireless network support and 64-bit operating system support. These increase security against sophisticated network threats, boost network performance and improve third-party event management. “In order to keep their networks secure, organisations must stay ahead of the threat sophistication ...
January 25, 2010
Bell Micro enters partnership with SecurEnvoy
by Janet HarrisThe security division of specialist value-added distributor Bell Micro has kick-started 2010 by signing a partnership deal with SecurEnvoy (www.securenvoy.com) to promote its SecurAccess product suite. Announced today, the agreement will see the two companies working closely together to ramp up awareness of tokenless two-factor authentication solutions in the UK channel, to ensure they quickly become a critical component of any business’ overall security strategy. The SecurAccess product provides ...
January 19, 2010
Tufin upgrades security suite
by Janet HarrisTufin Technologies, the leading provider of Security Lifecycle Management solutions, today announced version 5.1 of its award-winning Tufin Security Suite (TSS). TSS is the combined offering of Tufin’s flagship firewall operations product, SecureTrack, and Secure Change Workflow, its innovative change management solution. Version 5.1 features the Tufin Security Score, a risk scoring engine that provides all stakeholders with instant visibility into the security and compliance posture of their ...
January 11, 2010
Oaklee choses DeviceLock to protect sensitive data
by Janet HarrisDeviceLock, Inc., a worldwide leader in context-aware endpoint data leak prevention software, announces that Oaklee Housing Association, a voluntary non-profit organisation providing social housing, care and support services, has chosen DeviceLock to protect its sensitive data. The software will establish comprehensive control over employee access to workstation’s local ports and peripheral devices including printers and personal mobile devices to reduce the risk of data leakage. Oaklee Housing Association has over ...
January 8, 2010
3ami not suprised by misuse of police force computers
by Janet HarrisReports that there have been more than 50 cases of misuse of the force’s computers in the 13th largest police force in England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the last five years comes as no surprise to Tim Ellsmore, Managing Director of 3ami, a Manchester-based company that produces audit, compliance and control technology. "With more than 239,000 police officers employed in the UK, as well as larger numbers of civilian staff, ...
December 21, 2009
SmoothWall Launches Powerful Web Filtering Appliance
by Janet HarrisWeb security specialist SmoothWall today announced a new addition to its family of “Guardian” web filtering appliances – the SWG-1200 series. Due for official release at the BETT Show in January, SmoothWall’s new Secure Web Gateway appliance is positioned to provide larger education establishments with a higher performance alternative to the company’s existing SWG-700 Series. Accredited by Becta, SmoothWall’s Guardian filtering technology already provides thousands of schools with solid ...
December 10, 2009
StoneGate Management Centre Geolocation Feature Shows Origins of Network Attacks
by Janet HarrisStonesoft, an innovative provider of integrated network security and business continuity solutions, offers organisations advanced opportunities to protect their network by showing the geographical location of network attacks and suspicious traffic. As a result, network administrators can identify anomalous trends traffic and monitor the specific locations from which network attacks are originating. The geolocation feature provided by StoneGate Management Centre provides organisations with significantly improved situation awareness. In effect, organisations ...
November 16, 2009
ISACA Warns Increase in Web Site Characters Could Lead to More Phishing Attacks
by ISACAA recent announcement by ICANN regarding international domain names poses some security risks, according to ISACA, a global association of IT security, audit and governance professionals. ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) recently announced that International Domain Names (IDNs) will support non-Latin characters, including Mandarin, Arabic, Hindu and Cyrillic. ICANN is also discussing expanding the number of generic top-level domains (gTLDs), such as .com and .org, from its ...
October 30, 2009
Finjan says controlled access Web portals now prime target of cybercriminals
by FinjanAs news of the Guardian web site hack broke on Sunday, Finjan, the business Internet security specialist, said that identity information on consumers and companies continues to be a prime target for criminal hackers. "As we identified back in May of last year (http://preview.tinyurl.com/ykml7ef) - when our researchers discovered a Crimeserver containing more than 1.4 gigs of data on individual and business credentials - data that can be assembled for ...