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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New Products

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities 3

  • 4K Video Decoder

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  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3