IT Security


Research: Majority Of Malicious Web Sites Hosted On U.S.-Based Servers

AVG Technologies recently unveiled the results of a research study which shows that -- contrary to popular opinion -- most malicious Web sites are hosted on U.S. servers and not in other countries like China.

Study Examines Wireless Network Security At RSA

Motorola AirDefense performed wireless security monitoring at the RSA 2010 conference. Leveraging its Wireless Intrusion Prevention System platform and wireless security expertise, Motorola AirDefense collected and analyzed the security of the wireless networks present at the show.

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Identity: Authenticated

It's no surprise that for data industry leaders, when addressing the questions of physical access control, the overwhelming answer has been biometric technology, which provides a level of security beyond that of conventional card systems by verifying the identity of the person.

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Integrated at the Next Level

In order to address the shortcomings of traditional security systems, integrators and manufacturers have developed piecemeal solutions by creating interfaces between devices. When these interfaces are used, separate subsystems can work in conjunction.

Report: Malicious Spam, Social Engineering Attacks Rising

M86 Security, a provider of Web and messaging security products, recently unveiled its latest Security Labs Report, detailing a massive increase in spam volumes and recent vulnerabilities in applications including Adobe products and attacks via social networking sites such as Twitter.

Report Finds Basic IT Security Threats Continue To Be Overlooked

Trustwave, a provider of on-demand data security and payment card industry compliance management solutions to businesses and organizations throughout the world, has released its 2010 Global Security Report.

Study: Cost Of Data Breaches Continue To Rise

PGP Corp. and the Ponemon Institute, a privacy and information management research firm, recently announced results of the fifth annual U.S. Cost of a Data Breach Study.

Survey: Confidence In Social Networking Security Shaken As Online Crime Rises

RSA, The Security Division of EMC, announced the results of its 2010 Global Online Consumer Security Survey that polled more than 4,500 consumers regarding their awareness of online threats, concerns with the safety of their personal information online and their willingness to share it, and desire for better identity protection.



Company Says Malware, Malicious Insiders Top Information Security Threats For 2010

Perimeter E-Security recently unveiled its Top 10 information security Threats for 2010.

Poll: Greatest Cyber Risk Driven By Remote Network Access, Embedded Malicious Code

More than 40 percent of executives polled by Deloitte believe remote internet access to corporate systems, embedded malware in computers, applications and devices, and little visibility into the security protocols of suppliers and business units are the greatest cyber risks today.

Fujitsu, IBM Offer Biometric Security Solution That Replaces Passwords

IBM and Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. recently announced a new security solution that integrates palm vein biometric technology from Fujitsu with IBM's single sign-on solution.

McAfee Predicts Social Networks Will Be Platforms Of Choice For Emerging Cybersecurity Threats In 2010

McAfee Inc. recently unveiled its 2010 Threat Predictions report. McAfee Labs believes cybercriminals will target social networking sites and third-party applications, use more complex Trojans and botnets to build and execute attacks, and take advantage of HTML 5 to create emerging threats.

Report: Fake Security Software, Search Engines, Social Networks Top Internet Threats In 2009

The latest State of the Internet 2009 report issued recently by CA Inc. states that the most notable 2009 online threats were rogue/fake security software, major search engines, social networks and Web 2.0 threats.

University Deploys Biometric Software On Faculty, Student Computers

DigitalPersona Inc. recently announced that Bentley University has deployed the company's software on faculty and student laptops and PCs.

Report Predicts IT Security Challenges In 2010

M86 Security, a provider of Web and messaging security products, recently released Predictions 2010, a report on its expectations for Web and messaging-based threats for the coming year.

Survey: Security Concerns Hinder Cloud Computing Adoption

Concerns about the security of cloud computing environments top the list of reasons for firms not being interested in the pay-per-use hosting model of virtual servers, according to the latest Enterprise And SMB Hardware Survey, North America And Europe, Q3 2009, by Forrester Research Inc.

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Fail-Safe Systems Required

Physical security information systems, including video, are critical to a company’s security operation and general well-being. The security mission requires fail-safe systems that operate dependably over long periods of time and are ready to respond when needed. Security systems should not have to compete for network resources on the enterprise network.

Report: Online Social Networks, Education Sites Harbor Most Security Risk

WhiteHat Security, a leading provider of Web site risk management solutions, recently released the eighth installment of the WhiteHat Security Web site Security Statistics Report, a high-level perspective on major Web site security issues that continue to compromise corporate data across all industries.

Study: Most Healthcare Organizations Not Ready For New Privacy, Security Compliance Regulations

A recent survey of healthcare organizations found that 94 percent believe they are not ready to comply with the privacy and security provision of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

Study: Nearly 80 Percent Of IT Security Products Do Not Perform As Intended

Nearly 80 percent of security products fail to perform as intended when first tested and generally require two or more cycles of testing before achieving certification, according to a new ICSA Labs report.

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  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area. 3

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.” 3

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation. 3