Rethink of removable media recommended
03 December, 2009
The McAfee security company has challenged companies to rethink their approach to removable media devices. By providing a framework for companies to approach removable media strategies, McAfee aims to provide its customers with "freedom through security".
Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection with data loss prevention
02 December, 2009
The integration of data loss prevention (DLP) into Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection (ESDP) assists users with control over sensitive data.
User security in the office of the future
01 December, 2009 by Andrew Collins
The days of the permanent office cubicle are almost over: users are exploding outwards into the world and taking their data with them. But how do you secure user access in a distributed world, one in which foreign governments are said to be hacking their way into individuals’ machines? Andrew Collins looks for answers.
Voice biometrics can stop fraud
09 November, 2009
Simptel has suggested that the way to stop fraud is for people to demand banks and large companies install the latest voice technology because biometric voice recognition eliminates the need to use account numbers, pins and passwords to perform daily tasks such as banking.
Security company AVG (AU/NZ) in the top ten of fastest-growing companies
02 November, 2009
An Aussie security company has been ranked eighth in the 2009 BRW Fast 100 list.
Secure terminal servers
19 October, 2009
The NPort 6600 series of Secure Terminal Servers is said to safeguard your data transmission security.
Creation of oversighting system proposed by ACS to address cybercrime
13 October, 2009
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has released a report, by leading cyber-safety experts, which recommends the creation of an independent, oversighting system and an annual auditing process for black lists if compulsory ISP filtering is introduced.
Momentum gains momentum with network management
12 October, 2009
Momentum Energy is a rapidly growing company that specialises in the energy needs of businesses. “In our business, maintaining consistently high levels of service is of paramount importance,” said David Vo, IT Manager, Momentum Energy. “We are entrusted by our customers to deliver reliable electricity and energy services for their businesses. That’s a big responsibility to have and a lot of it rests on having the right tools and resources internally that ensures our servers, networks, CRMs and financial systems are operating at their optimum.”
Crisis looms as dust storm poses security headache for Sydney businesses
23 September, 2009
Remote workers have the potential to cause security lapses for businesses in the current dusty conditions.
CCTV recorder control centre software
15 September, 2009
Bosch Security Systems has introduced an updated version of its Divar Control Center software that enables users of Divar-2 systems to extend their systems with the Divar XF Hybrid H.264 recorders. The software provides an easy and economical upgrade path, enabling Divar-2 users to increase the flexibility and capabilities of their installation and even migrate to IP.
Stirling Council passes security testing program
08 September, 2009
The City of Stirling in Western Australia has put WatchGuard Technologies through its paces and found that it has come up trumps in successfully countering its annual third-party security penetration testing.
Managed security services platform
18 August, 2009
Verizon Business has announced its next-generation managed security services (MSS) platform that is designed to safeguard corporate networks by proactively identifying vulnerabilities and prioritising threats across the extended enterprise, resulting in better visibility, enhanced security and reduced risk.
Protection suite for web
18 August, 2009
Symantec has expanded its ability to protect enterprises against web-based threats with the addition of Web Gateway 4.5 to its Symantec Protection Suite Enterprise Edition. The web security appliance provides protection by employing multiple layers of antimalware technologies including the company’s antivirus engine to protect customers against today’s most prevalent botnets and Web 2.0 threats.
SMB multi-threat security
18 August, 2009
Fortinet has released the FortiGate-30B, a multi-threat security device that offers network protection commonly used by large organisations, at a price affordable to small businesses. Designed to be suitable for the smallest office environments, the FortiGate-30B provides integrated security in an easy-to-install, compact desktop form factor. Fortinet has also introduced the FortiWifi-30B to deliver in-depth security for small offices needing wireless LAN connectivity.
Cloud SaaS security
18 August, 2009
Hewlett-Packard has announced HP Cloud Assure, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering designed to help businesses safely and effectively adopt cloud-based services. HP Cloud Assure helps customers validate security - by scanning networks, operating systems, middleware layers and web applications.
