IT Security


Upcoming Report Will Help Protect Businesses Against Identity Theft, Fraud

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, banks, card issuers and retailers, among others, are mindful of the dangers of identity theft and the importance of protecting their customers’ personal financial data. A report coming in January will help businesses and other organizations arm themselves from the theft and fraudulent use of such information.

Survey: 40 Percent Of Executives Believe Company Networks Not Secure

Despite having anti-virus and anti-spam software as well as a firewall installed, four in 10 executives from small and medium sized companies in the United States still do not believe their networks are secure, a new survey shows.

Survey: Organizations Using Actual Customer Data To Develop, Test Applications

A survey recently released by Compuware Corp. and the Ponemon Institute showed an overwhelming majority of organizations surveyed risk compromising critical information by using actual customer data for the development and testing of applications.

Research: Content-Based Threats Top List Of Security Concerns In 2008

Websense Inc. has issued its annual security predictions for 2008 with content-based threats topping the list.

Survey Finds Well-Meaning Insiders Pose Security Threats

RSA, The Security Division of EMC, recently announced the findings of its recent insider threat survey.

Survey: 24 Percent Of Small Business Owners Unconcerned About Online Data Security

AT&T has announced that although the majority of small businesses secure its computer systems, one-fourth (24 percent) are unconcerned about computer and online data security.

Survey: Companies Not Following Data Security Policies

Companies are not following simple data security procedures in seven high-risk scenarios, according to new research announced recently by the Ponemon Institute, a privacy and information management research firm.



Study: Rise In International Cyber Spying Will Pose Biggest Security Threat In 2008

McAfee Inc. recently announced findings from its annual cyber security study in which experts warned that the rise in international cyber spying will pose the single biggest security threat in 2008.

FBI Nets Eight In Second Round Of Cyber Investigation

The FBI recently announced the results of the second phase of its continuing investigation into a growing and serious problem involving criminal use of botnets.

Study: Internet Security Risks Of 2007 Point To Two Major Transformations In Attacker Targets

The cyber arms race continues. Cyber criminals and cyber spies have shifted their focus again, successfully evading the countermeasures that most companies and government agencies have worked for years to put into place.

Ziff Davis Enterprise Announces Secure Mobility Virtual Tradeshow

The one-day, live and interactive online event, slated for Nov. 28, focuses on integrating mobile security technology, policy and practices to defend against threats in the enterprise.

Small Businesses to Spend $2.8b on IT Security In Asia-Pacific In 2008

The four key markets in the region - Australia, South Korea, India, and China - will account for more than 75% of Asia's total '08 security spending.

Survey: 62 Percent Of Companies Believe Missing Computers Go Unnoticed

Absolute Software Corp. recently polled its customers about their attitudes toward computer and data security.

Survey Finds Wireless Data Security Vulnerabilities In Retail Stores

AirDefense recently unveiled results from its comprehensive “2007 Retail Shopping Wireless Security Survey” of wireless data security and physical security practices in place at more than 3,000 stores nationwide and also in parts of Europe.

Research: Web, Windows Vista Threats To Rise While Adware Declines In 2008

McAfee Inc. recently released its Top 10 predictions for security threats in 2008. Researchers at McAfee Avert Labs expect an increase in Web dangers and threats targeting Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Vista operating system, among other new or increased threats

New Scoring System Protects Credit Card Transactions

As this year’s holiday season approaches, credit card transactions may be a little more secure thanks to standards adopted by the payment card industry.

Survey: 65 Percent Of Businesses To Enforce Web Surfing Restrictions In 2008

Barracuda Networks recently announced that an analysis of data contributed by thousands of its Barracuda Web Filter customers found that 50 percent of businesses using Barracuda Web Filters are blocking MySpace or Facebook, two social networking Web sites.

Study: Smaller Data Breaches Have Higher Misuse Rate

ID Analytics Inc. recently announced the results of a new study on the harm resulting from data breaches. The study analyzed more than 10 million identities spanning more than a dozen data breaches.

High-Tech Hackers

Driven by the age-old lure of easy money, many of today’s criminals are using high-tech cyber crimes and sophisticated building entry methods to commit crimes.

Featured

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

  • Study: Only 35 Percent of Companies Include Cybersecurity Teams When Implementing AI

    Only 35 percent of cybersecurity professionals or teams are involved in the development of policy governing the use of AI technology in their enterprise, and nearly half (45 percent) report no involvement in the development, onboarding, or implementation of AI solutions, according to the recently released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust in technology. Read Now

  • New Report Series Highlights E-Commerce Threats, Fraud Against Retailers

    Trustwave, a cybersecurity and managed security services provider, recently released a series of reports detailing the threats facing the retail sector, marking the second year of its ongoing research into these critical security issues. Read Now

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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

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening. 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